Human Resources Manager in London

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to lead and deliver the full range of HR functions across the organisation. This office-based role will support the complete employee lifecycle, promote employee wellbeing and lifestyle initiatives, and take responsibility for payroll preparation and coordination. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, people-focused, and confident operating in a UK employment law environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development, and offboarding.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all HR-related matters.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices in line with UK employment law.
• Ensure compliance with all UK legislation, including employment law, GDPR, and health & safety requirements.
• Support managers and employees on employee relations issues, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, and performance matters.
• Promote a positive workplace culture focused on employee engagement, wellbeing, and work–life balance.
• Design and manage employee lifestyle and wellbeing initiatives, benefits, and reward programmes.
• Provide guidance and coaching to managers on people management and HR best practice.
• Oversee performance review processes and support career development initiatives.
• Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development activities.
• Support succession planning and talent management.
• Prepare and manage monthly payroll data, ensuring accuracy of salaries, bonuses, deductions, pensions, and statutory payments.
• Liaise with external payroll providers and finance teams as required.
• Manage employee benefits, pensions, and related administration.
• Ensure payroll compliance with HMRC and statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Produce HR metrics and reports for senior management.
• Support budgeting and forecasting for HR and payroll costs.
• Administration of Insurances, Medical Cover and Pensions.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in an HR Manager or senior HR generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience with payroll preparation and coordination.
• CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualified preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience in SME or fast-growing environments.
• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Experience implementing wellbeing or employee lifestyle programmes.

What We Offer

• Company Pension.
• Company Discount.
• Employee benefits including Life Assurance and wellbeing initiatives.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.

Please apply by Monday 16 February 2026. We reserve the right to close the job sooner if a suitable candidate is identified before this date.