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Access Appointments Consultancy limited; London; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Access Appointments Consultancy limited is seeking an HR Manager to lead strategic HR initiatives supporting rapid growth in EMEA and global alignment with HQ in Japan. The role emphasizes transforming HR into a proactive business partner with ownership over organizational development and partner collaboration across the HR team and leadership.

The ideal candidate will design and implement HR policies, lead talent acquisition, and drive workforce planning to support ambitious expansion goals

Qualifications

• Experience as HR leader capable of partnering with executive teams.
• Proven ability to build and scale HR capabilities
• Experience aligning HR initiatives with global HQ and regional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR policies that support business strategy and growth.
• Serve as strategic partner to EMEA management and lead organizational initiatives.
• Re-build and design the HR organization structure and capabilities.
• Anticipate future organizational needs and create forward-looking talent strategies.
• Provide leadership to the HR team and ensure alignment with company goals.
• Develop talent acquisition and retention strategies to secure required talent.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Talent acquisition

Organization development

Employee relations

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Job description

Excellent opportunity as an HR Manager at a well-established premium brand.

Our client is aiming to expand their global business including EMEA, they are recruiting an HR Manager to proactively involve toward this mission. This position is responsible for overseeing overall organizational and human resources matters in close cooperation with the HR team of headquarters in Japan, as well as aligning with the business strategies and initiatives as a team member of EMEA team. Also working together on an equal footing with HR team of their parent company, which receives shared services, and to realize what the company wants to do. This position also requires functioning not merely as an HR administrator, but as a strategic business partner to the EMEA Management. In the short term, when issues arise, the role demands a proactive approach to analyze and propose solutions rather than simply seeking direction. In the medium to long term, the position requires an executive mindset to independently identify organizational challenges and take the lead in driving transformational initiatives. The HR Manager must demonstrate ownership and accountability for building the organizational foundation that will enable the company’s ambitious growth objectives in EMEA.

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures that support the overall business strategy and objectives, proactively identifying gaps and proposing solutions before issues arise
• Serve as a strategic business partner to the EMEA Management, proactively identifying organizational challenges and opportunities, and leading initiatives that drive business performance
• Re-build new HR team starting from scratch, independently designing the organizational structure, capability requirements, and implementation roadmap
• Anticipate future organizational needs based on business growth plans and market trends, developing forward-looking talent and organizational strategies
• Provide leadership and guidance to the HR team, ensuring that they are aligned with the company's goals and values, while modelling proactive problem-solving and strategic thinking
• Develop and implement talent acquisition and retention strategies to ensure that the organization has the right talent to meet its current and future needs

Organization & Culture Development

• Lead organization development, facilitate the growth of the company culture, taking ownership for creating an environment that enables business success
• Develop and implement employee training and development programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge

Operational HR Management

• Plan and monitor headcount and personnel expenses budget
• Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution and performance management
• Implement salary administration (merit, promotion, adjustment)
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations
• Manage employee relations and ensure compliance with local regulations

Business Partnership & Collaboration

• Collaborate with managers on resource planning and manpower allocation to cope with business growth
• Support creating an HR foundation for the business expansion
• Support any other tasks that may be necessary and requested

Reporting & Analysis

• In charge of submitting relevant HR reports/analyses to management and HQ HR, both on a monthly and ad hoc basis
• Proactively monitor organizational health metrics and present actionable insights and recommendations to leadership on a regular basis