HR Manager (Standalone) in London

Position: Standalone HR Manager – People, Culture & Compliance

Location: East London (fully office-based, no flex)

Hours: Monday to Friday, standard business hours apply

Reporting to: Senior Leadership Team (CEO & MD)

Industry: MSP

A well-established and fast-scaling technology business is looking for a senior HR professional to take full strategic and operational ownership of its people function. The company has a strong reputation in its sector, holds multiple industry accreditations and prides itself on its workplace culture.

Standalone HR - This is a genuinely broad and autonomous role. It is ideal for someone who thrives with ownership, wants to make a measurable impact, and is ready to move beyond a purely process-driven HR position.

People & Culture

• Serve as the go-to people expert for senior leadership, shaping strategy and driving a high-performance culture
• Champion employee engagement, values and professional standards across a growing team
• Oversee the full employee journey, from onboarding and development through to offboarding
• Manage performance frameworks, probation processes and employee relations matters

Systems & Operations

• Audit and modernise existing HR systems and processes, introducing smarter, more scalable solutions
• Build efficient, automated workflows that improve the day-to-day employee experience
• Introduce data-driven approaches to HR decision-making

Compliance & Risk

• Ensure the business remains fully compliant with UK employment legislation, liaising with external legal advisers as needed
• Develop, implement and maintain HR policies that reflect current best practice
• Proactively manage HR-related risk across the organisation

Accreditations & Standards

• Hold full accountability for the business's compliance accreditations, spanning quality, environmental, information security and IT service management frameworks
• Manage the audit cycle, maintain supporting documentation and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Uphold and develop the organisation's workplace accreditation status

Talent & Recruitment

• Own the end-to-end recruitment process, working closely with hiring managers to attract and secure top talent
• Develop and strengthen the employer brand and candidate experience

Learning & Development

• Design and roll out training and development programmes that support individual and business growth
• Build internal career pathways and support leadership development at all levels

What is required for this role. You must have:

• Solid HR management experience, ideally within a growing or entrepreneurial business
• Strong knowledge of ISO Standards
• Strong grounding in UK employment law and HR best practice
• Demonstrable experience managing compliance or quality accreditations
• Familiarity with workplace accreditation frameworks
• The confidence and credibility to advise and influence at board level
• A practical, commercial mindset, you think about the business, not just the process
• Highly organised, self-driven and comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy

What's on offer:

• A senior, standalone role with genuine influence and real decision-making authority
• Direct access to the leadership team from day one
• The chance to build and ultimately lead your own HR team as the business grows
• A dynamic, people-focused environment that genuinely values its workforce

** IMPORTANT ** Before applying, please take the time to read through the full job description carefully. This is a senior, high-ownership role and we are looking for a very specific type of candidate. If your experience genuinely aligns with what is outlined above, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your most up-to-date CV and a brief note on why this role is the right fit for you at this stage of your career. Thank you!