Senior Human Resources Manager

Location: Nine Elms, SW London

Department: HR & Admin Department

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours: 9:00 – 18:00 Monday – Friday

About Us

Established in 2017, Excel Winner is leading the Thames City project in Nine Elms, part of Europe's largest regeneration initiative. We aim to transform the Vauxhall, Nine Elms, and Battersea Opportunity Area by introducing new homes, creating jobs, and developing biodiverse green spaces.

Summary of the Job

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior HR Manager / HR Manager to act as a strategic business partner across the organisation. This role will lead the full spectrum of HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and learning & development, while also covering some office management responsibilities to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will combine strong operational HR expertise with a hands-on approach and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic business partner to deliver full-cycle recruitment, including drafting job descriptions, managing job postings, coordinating interviews, advising hiring managers, negotiating offers, and overseeing onboarding processes.
• Design, coordinate, and implement comprehensive learning and development programmes to ensure regulatory compliance while supporting employee skill development, career progression, and organisational capability building.
• Oversee employee benefits and welfare programmes to enhance employee engagement, wellbeing, and overall employee experience.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation, including the Employment Rights Act 2025, ensuring all HR policies, procedures, and practices remain compliant and effectively implemented.
• Partner with business leaders to set annual and seasonal performance targets, lead performance review cycles, and support continuous performance management initiatives.
• Manage employee relations matters, including investigating complaints and grievances, and leading disciplinary processes in a fair, consistent, and objective manner.
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records in compliance with UK legal requirements and internal policies.
• Lead or support office management and administrative functions to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Undertake additional HR and administrative responsibilities as required to support business needs.

Job Requirements

• Proven UK work experience as an HR Manager or HR Business Partner.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in managing Employee Relations (ER) cases is essential, including grievances, disciplinary matters, investigations, performance issues, and absence management.
• Strong working knowledge and practical experience across all core HR functions, processes, and best practices.
• Solid understanding of UK employment legislation and confidence in applying it to real case scenarios.
• Degree (or above) in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CIPD qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to undertake office administration responsibilities as part of the role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Chinese is desirable but not essential.
• Strong work ethic and professional attitude, with a proactive approach, sense of ownership, and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Please Note

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The role may require the post holder to undertake additional tasks within the general scope of the position. Such duties should not fundamentally alter the nature of the role. This job description is intended to adapt to the evolving demands of company objectives and priorities.

How to apply

If you are a motivated professional with the skills and experience to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply by submitting your updated CV directly through LinkedIn job post.