People Manager (d/w/m) Maternity Cover in London

HYROX is a global sports event series that combines running and functional fitness training in a unique race format. Founded in Germany in 2017, HYROX has evolved into a worldwide fitness movement with events across five continents, attracting tens of thousands of athletes every season.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for a proactive People Manager (m/f/d) to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave to start mid-September. In this role, you'll be the main point of contact for over 40 employees and managers in our UK entity, taking ownership of day-to-day People operations and ensuring our UK team receives expert, hands-on People support. Working closely with our global People team in Germany, you'll ensure UK People processes are compliant, employee-focused and run smoothly. For this hands-on HR generalist role we’re looking for someone who can quickly build relationships, work independently and confidently manage People matters from day one in a fast-paced, growing business.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be the trusted People partner for our UK team, acting as the first point of contact for employees and managers across all day-to-day People matters.
• Deliver a first-class employee experience by managing onboarding and offboarding in collaboration with global Talent Acquisition, IT and hiring managers.
• Drive the day-to-day delivery of People Operations across our UK entities, ensuring processes are compliant, efficient and employee-focused.
• Prepare and maintain all UK employment documentation, ensuring employee records and HR systems remain accurate, compliant and up to date.
• Coordinate monthly payroll inputs with our Finance team and external payroll provider, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Own employee relations cases from start to finish, including absence management, performance, disciplinary, grievance, family leave and flexible working.
• Provide practical, commercially minded advice to global managers on UK employment law, policies and People best practices.
• Partner closely with our global People team to coordinate UK-specific People initiatives and ensure local requirements are implemented seamlessly.
• Help bring our culture to life by supporting engagement & wellbeing initiatives across our growing UK team.
• Continuously look for smarter, more efficient ways of working, improving People processes as we continue to grow.

YOUR PROFILE

• You have at least 2 years’ experience in an HR Generalist or People Operations role and enjoy working across the full employee lifecycle.
• You're confident managing employee relations cases independently and have a solid understanding of UK employment law.
• You enjoy taking ownership, can work autonomously and are comfortable being the go-to People contact for a growing business.
• You're highly organised, detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple priorities without losing sight of the employee experience.
• You're a confident communicator who builds trust quickly and enjoys partnering with managers and colleagues across different teams and countries.
• You have a proactive, hands-on mindset and aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves to get things done.
• You enjoy working primarily from our office and believe that strong relationships are built through regular, in-person collaboration.
• Most importantly, you're passionate about creating a great workplace and excited to be part of one of the fastest-growing brands in fitness.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Vitality Healthcare
• Subsidised gym membership
• Chance to grow with the biggest current fitness trend
• Discounts in all of our HYROX stores

INTERESTED? Then we look forward to receiving your application. Simply upload your CV as a PDF and answer the questions in the application form. Your contact person is Isabelle (HYROX People). We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We value diversity and are committed to fostering equal opportunity for all.