HR Manager - UK, Ireland & Nordics (12 Month FTC)

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself - and be part of something bigger. We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit - and your future.

ABOUT THE JOB

We’re looking for an experienced HR leader to step into a high-impact maternity cover role, leading a team across payroll operations, employee relations, and talent for the UK, Ireland, and Nordic markets. Reporting to the VP HR Europe, you’ll lead and develop a cross-functional HR team, partnering with senior stakeholders to drive performance, simplify processes, and support workforce planning across multiple countries. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape strategic HR delivery, ensure legal and operational compliance, and champion a consistent, high-quality employee experience across diverse regional frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of HR strategies and programmes to enhance organisational performance and deliver efficient, high-quality services aligned with the HR delivery model.
• Act as a strategic leader and role model, managing and coaching the HR team to deliver aligned, high-impact people solutions.
• Provide expert guidance on TUPE transfers, restructurings, and organisational change initiatives, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with company values.
• Advise on complex employee relations cases, negotiations, and cross-regional HR projects, contributing to broader HR strategy.
• Coach managers on HR policies and practices, including performance, diversity, compensation, and development.
• Build commercial and cultural insight across UK, Ireland, and Nordic markets, navigating diverse employment frameworks.
• Support workforce planning with the VP HR Europe, offering strategic input to HRBPs, COEs, and business leaders.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR service delivery, simplifying and harmonising processes across regions.
• Own the annual Labour Plan (headcount and remuneration) and partner with Finance on monthly tracking and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and external requirements, including accurate reporting and liaison with local authorities.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, and compensation processes across multiple markets, ensuring operational accuracy and governance.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree required; HR qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in HR/Employee Relations in a management role, ideally across multiple countries.
• Proven knowledge of TUPE legislation and hands-on experience managing transfer processes.
• Up-to-date understanding of employment law across the UK, Ireland, and Nordic markets is advantageous.

Functional Competencies

• Strong grasp of employment law and ER case management.
• Skilled in coaching and advising managers on HR and ER matters.
• Experience in change management and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and HR service delivery models.
• Excellent judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a matrix environment.
• Proficient in MS Office; HR systems knowledge a plus.

Leadership & Personal Characteristics

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders.
• Skilled at building relationships across diverse cultural contexts.
• Resilient and positive leadership style in fast-paced, target-driven environments.

LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success. We offer hybrid working, with an expectation of 3 days per week in our London office.