HR Manager

Who we are

Part of the Panavision group, Panalux offers the world of film, television, and media production the very best in lighting rental equipment and associated facilities.

Created specifically to cater to the exacting needs of the global entertainment industry, the Panalux service is unrivalled in its ability to provide creative solutions to the full spectrum of production types, regardless of size or genre.

Experience and innovation, plus an extensive inventory of modern equipment fully supported by a team of highly skilled professionals, sets Panalux apart from the competition.

Utilising these resources, clients continually trust Panalux to deliver practical, effective lighting systems to projects throughout the world.

Panavision’s portfolio includes the renowned brands Panalux, LEE Filters, Direct Digital, and Island Studios. For more information and locations worldwide, visit

The Role

We are looking for an experienced

HR Manager to join our team in Hayes.

Reporting to the EMEA HR Director, you'll provide day-to-day HR support across Panalux UK, Direct Digital and Island Studios, partnering with leaders and employees throughout the full employee lifecycle.

You'll play a key role in recruitment, employee relations, learning and development, performance management, employee engagement, and organisational effectiveness initiatives as well as supporting the roll-out of HR projects across EMEA.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, navigating complex people matters, and driving positive change across a dynamic and fast-paced business.

What you’ll do

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees across multiple UK businesses.
• Manage the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contracts, probation, employee mobility, and offboarding.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities across the UK and Ireland, from sourcing and screening candidates through offer management and onboarding.
• Partner with leaders on employee engagement, performance reviews, talent development, succession planning, and organisational change initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, including investigations, grievances, disciplinaries, and performance management cases.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and company policies.
• Support the implementation of EMEA and global HR initiatives and projects.
• Drive culture, recognition, and organisational effectiveness programmes that support a high-performance environment.
• Support learning and development initiatives, including training, inductions, and leadership development programmes.
• Leverage HR data and analytics to support workforce planning and business decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with HR, Payroll, and Finance teams across the wider business.
• Contribute to HR transformation projects, including future HRIS implementation and process improvements.
• Deputise for the EMEA HR Director when required.
• Travel occasionally to other company locations across London and the South East as business needs require

What you’ll bring to the role

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or above.
• 5+ years of professional HR experience, ideally within a generalist HR Manager or HR Business Partner capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience managing complex employee relations matters, including investigations, grievances, disciplinary processes, performance management, restructures, and organisational change.
• Experience leading recruitment activities and supporting the full employee lifecycle.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Confidence coaching managers and advising senior leaders on people-related matters.
• Experience supporting learning and development initiatives and delivering training programmes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organisational skills.
• Experience using HRIS systems and an interest in technology-driven process improvements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A proactive, collaborative, and customer-focused approach.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within creative, media, entertainment, manufacturing, or other technically driven environments.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, organisational restructures, or business transformation programmes.
• Experience working within regional or international organisations.

Additional Information

• The role is based in Hayes, United Kingdom.
• Hybrid working arrangement of 4 days per week in the office and 1 day remote.
• Occasional travel to other company sites in London and the South East is required (20%)

If you are an experienced HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, driving employee engagement, and helping organisations and people thrive, we'd love to hear from you.