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Senior HRBP / Interim Head of People – Transformation London 3 days per week | 12-month FTC (£90-110k base) | Creative Sector A fast-growing, PE-backed business in the creative industries is looking for an experienced Senior HR Business Partner / Interim Head of People to support its leadership team through a period of significant change. With a new CEO, new executive hires (CFO and CCO), and a transformation agenda underway, this role offers the opportunity to shape the people strategy at HQ level and partner closely with the C-suite. The opportunity • Act as a consultant to senior executives, supporting the CEO, CFO and CCO in building out their teams and offices., • Play a key role in implementing a new Target Operating Model, advising on talent allocation and organisational design., • Partner with head office corporate functions, providing guidance across restructuring and change programmes., • Work with the CEO to ensure the right people are in the right roles, pulling together talent, structure and process., • Great generalist experience in HR, ideally within creative industries (advertising, gaming, media, entertainment, etc.), • Strong business partnering background with exposure to senior stakeholders in HQ/head office environments., • Experience supporting / leading transformation, restructuring and TOM projects., • A pragmatic problem solver with a consultancy style who can move between strategic and operational work. Act as sounding board for the C-Suite., • £90-110k base salary, 12-month FTC (potential to go permanent)., • Hybrid: London Office 3 days per week.

Finance & Operations Manager. This is a broad and hands-on role, combining technical accounting with HR, operations, and executive support. Oversee HR onboarding, compliance, and office operations.

Key Responsibilities may include: Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership team members and regional HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to develop and implement organizational strategies that enhance business performance across the enterprise capability / function. Provide people leadership for

Artis Recruitment provide specialist recruitment services within HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, Marketing, Customer Contact and Executive Search. Our client is looking for a conflicts professional to join the risk team as as a Conflicts Advisor where you will take the lead in conflicts assessments an

You will report into the Global Services HR & Business Services Executive Director and partner closely with the CIO, Global IT Strategy & Transformation Executive Director, HRBP for IT, and other senior leaders across Global IT and BCG's HR function. All qualified applicants will receive considerati

Equity Incentives Lawyer | Global Insurance Group | London (Hybrid) We are working with a leading global insurance group undergoing significant growth and strategic transformation. As part of this expansion, our client is seeking a senior Equity Incentives Lawyer to join their high-performing Corporate Legal team. This newly created position will play a central role in shaping the legal framework for global employee equity participation and supporting the business through a period of dynamic change. The Opportunity Reporting into the Group Head of Corporate Legal, this role will lead on all legal matters relating to equity incentives—spanning design, implementation, governance, and international harmonisation of share schemes. The position will play a vital part in preparing the organisation for potential future listing activity, while helping to create a consistent, compliant, and scalable equity framework across multiple jurisdictions. This is a rare opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to work at the intersection of law, strategy, and reward within a global, employee-owned business. The role will be based in London with flexible hybrid working. What You’ll Be Doing • Advising on and leading the design, drafting, and rollout of a variety of equity incentive arrangements, including RSUs, PSUs, profit interests, and bespoke plans., • Supporting equity structuring and legal readiness in anticipation of potential listing activity (e.g. IPO)., • Advising on leaver provisions and executive equity matters, including high-value packages., • Developing a consistent global approach to employee equity plans, including training internal stakeholders and guiding on governance., • Contributing to the development of an internal employee share market (buy/sell mechanisms)., • Collaborating with HR, finance, and external counsel to ensure compliance across jurisdictions, particularly in the UK, US, and EU., • Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent) or US-qualified attorney., • Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience, with significant exposure to equity compensation structures (UK and/or US)., • Deep understanding of employee incentive plans, especially in the context of international businesses, • Experience advising on complex remuneration structures, ideally within high-growth or founder-led businesses., • Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder skills and commercial awareness. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a global, entrepreneurial business where legal is seen as a true strategic partner. With a people-first culture and flat structure, the company fosters autonomy, ownership, and impact—ideal for a lawyer ready to take ownership of a critical legal workstream and influence group-wide strategy. If this has piqued your interest and you would like to find out more, please email Dominic with your CV -

Our client Our client is a leading European Investment Bank who are seeking an individual to work within a brilliant, close knit legal team as an employment counsel. The individual carrying out this role will work closely with HR, providing a mix of contentious and non-contentious legal advice on a range of employment matters. Key Responsibilities • Delivering legal support on all employee relations issues, including handling grievances and disciplinary cases, and supporting HRE internal employee investigations., • Supporting the dispute resolution team in managing employment related litigation, particularly cases arising from the SMCR and other HRE matters., • Drafting and reviewing HR related commercial agreements and forms/templates, and assisting HRE in updating relevant HR policies., • Advising HRE on developments in case law or legislative changes, and providing legal training to HR on new legal requirements., • Providing general assistance to the Dispute Resolution team in relation to a range of litigious processes, contentious regulatory matters, and various internal investigations. Experience Requirements: • Qualified lawyer ideally between 2-6PQE either from a leading employment practice in a law firm or have moved in-house (financial services experience beneficial)., • Experience in having day to day responsibility for advising on HR related matters in addition to some contentious employment experience., • Comfortable communicating with senior internal stakeholders on employment law developments, risks, implications, and issues. Due to the high volume of applications, if you haven’t heard back from the team on this role, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful. If your profile matches any of our other opportunities, one of our consultants will be in touch. About Simmons & Hanbury Simmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm that sources and secures the best human capital and future leaders for our clients. We provide an integrated international service to support our clients across the globe, from our group headquarters based in the heart of the City of London. We support some of the most prestigious organisations in the world, across financial services, commerce & industry, and professional services. Our services include executive search, interim solutions and market intelligence within the Legal, Compliance, Corporate Governance and Human Resources practice areas. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the application process, please reach out directly. We welcome discussions about your needs and endeavour to provide support to ensure a positive experience.

Chief People Officer (CPO) – Private Equity–Backed Healthcare Group 📍 Hybrid | London or Dublin 🏥 Multi-site healthcare operations across UK & Ireland 💼 Backed by a leading European private equity firm 💶 £200,000–£230,000 base + bonus + equity options We are Legales Executive Headhunting – ___ – we are specialists in global leadership search. We’re partnering with a high-growth, private equity–backed healthcare group to appoint a Chief People Officer (CPO). This is a pivotal, board-level role shaping the people and culture agenda across a multi-site healthcare platform, embedding best-in-class talent strategy, workforce planning, and leadership development to support rapid expansion. 🔍 Your Mission As CPO, you will: • Lead the people strategy across the UK & Ireland, aligning with ambitious growth plans, • Partner with the CEO and PE stakeholders on board-level decision making, • Build scalable HR structures for a multi-site, clinical workforce (medical, dental, diagnostics, and support services), • Drive leadership development, succession planning, and cultural transformation, • Lead post-acquisition people integration and change management, • Senior HR leadership experience in large-scale, multi-site healthcare or related services, • Proven track record in a PE-backed or high-growth business, • Expertise in organisational design, workforce planning, and cultural transformation, • Experience leading HR in a regulated, clinical environment, • Gravitas to operate at board level and influence private equity partners, • £200,000–£230,000 base salary, • Performance-based bonus, • Equity participation in a high-growth healthcare platform Hywel Loveluck, Senior Partner – Legales Executive Headhutning - please ONLY apply via Linkedin platform 🌐 ___ – “Leadership. Redefined.” #CPO #CHRO #HRLeadership #PrivateEquity #HealthcareLeadership #PeopleStrategy #Talent #ExecutiveSearch #HywelLoveluck #Legales

Employment Lawyer in-house role Iconic City-Based Brand based in London INTERIM - six months initially with a strong possibility of a longer contract Could be a four or five days a week An iconic brand based in the City is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer for an initial six-month contract, with a strong possibility of extension to start asap. This is an exciting opportunity to join a best-in-class employment team and lead on high-profile employment matters. In this role, you will: • Provide expert advice on employment-related projects, including executive hires, exits, investigations, restructures, and TUPE transfers., • Deliver day-to-day HR advice across a variety of complex matters, working closely with key stakeholders throughout the business., • Lead and contribute to training initiatives and rollout of employment-related projects., • Start date: ASAP, • Duration: 6 months (strong likelihood of extension)

Starfish Search are supporting a national charity to appoint an Interim Director of People. This is a pivotal leadership role, shaping and delivering the People and Culture Strategy to ensure the organisation has the talent, culture, and capabilities to deliver lasting impact. The Role As Interim Director of People, you will: • Lead the People and Culture Strategy, aligning it with organisational goals and transformation., • Guide and inspire the People Team, by working towards new target operating models., • Champion wellbeing, inclusion, and safeguarding, ensuring colleagues feel safe, valued, and supported., • Drive progressive approaches to talent, development, and retention, strengthening the employer brand., • Lead on complex people change, including restructures, employee relations, union engagement, and new target operating models., • Act as a trusted partner to the Executive Team and Board, influencing strategy and shaping organisational culture. About You You will bring: • Significant senior HR/People leadership experience in complex organisations., • A proven track record of delivering people strategies that drive cultural and organisational change., • Strong expertise in change management, organisational design, employee relations, and employment law., • Experience embedding inclusive, people-centred policies and AgileHR practices., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with credibility at Executive and Board level., • MCIPD (or equivalent). This is a 12-month interim contract, offering a salary of circa £95,000. The role is hybrid, based in London, with an anticipated start date in mid-September.

Job Description Role Title: Head of Reward - UK & EMEA Location: London (with hybrid/flexible working) Reporting to:Global Head of Reward Purpose of the Role The Head of Reward - UK & EMEA will lead the development, delivery, and governance of the organisation's reward, compensation, and benefits strategy across the UK and EMEA region. The role is responsible for ensuring that reward frameworks are competitive, aligned with business objectives, compliant with regulatory requirements, and support the attraction, motivation, and retention of top talent within a fast-paced financial services environment. Key Responsibilities Reward Strategy & Leadership • Design and implement a market-leading reward strategy for the UK & EMEA region, aligned with global policies and business objectives., • Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations on compensation, benefits, and incentive design., • Lead the annual compensation cycle across the region (salary reviews, bonus, LTIP), ensuring governance, fairness, and alignment with performance., • Manage benchmarking and market intelligence to maintain competitive pay and benefits structures., • Oversee the design and delivery of benefit programmes across multiple countries, ensuring cost-effectiveness and employee value., • Ensure all reward structures comply with local employment law, tax requirements, and regulatory standards (e.g., FCA, PRA, EBA)., • Manage executive compensation in line with shareholder expectations and remuneration committee (RemCo) requirements., • Support reporting and disclosure requirements for remuneration across the region. Stakeholder Management & Leadership • Lead and develop a team of reward specialists across the region., • Partner with HR Business Partners and senior leadership teams to provide expert advice and guidance on all reward matters., • Significant experience in reward/compensation leadership roles within financial services or other highly regulated industries., • Strong knowledge of UK and EMEA reward practices, including executive remuneration, regulatory frameworks, and governance., • Proven track record of leading regional or multi-country reward functions., • Strong analytical and commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret data and provide strategic insights., • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including at Board/RemCo level., • Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams., • Commercially minded, pragmatic, and able to balance strategic vision with operational delivery., • Highly collaborative, with the ability to work across borders and cultures., • Resilient and adaptable, with strong problem-solving skills., • High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information. The role comes with benefits, and Hybrid ways of working in London. Please apply with your CV to

Our client has a reputation as the preeminent global Executive Search and Leadership Advisory business focussing on the Industrials sector. They work with Boards, Chairs, management teams and investors to create value with expert thinking at a time when technology and societal changes are impacting business across multiple sectors. Their business is built on relationships, knowledge, and trust. As advisors, they believe in going the extra mile to apply thought, empathy, independent rigour, and conviction to their work. They offer advice, solutions and provide a personal touch, while optimising their networks, insights, and experience for their clients. They are considered exceptional for their specialist focus, truly international reach, and senior-level contacts. As a result of their growth trajectory and the opportunity to cross-sell into existing and new clients, they are seeking an experienced Director (Partner) to join their team to expand and develop their Corporate Officers practice. Based in their London office, the Director role at will include HR, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain and the CIO/CTO market. Working closely with the other Directors and their clients, you will: • Bring expertise and an existing network in HR search and advisory, through which you will generate search and advisory revenue from your current multi-sector client base and, through cross-selling into our existing and desired client base., • Develop the wider global Corporate Officers team and the services that they offer their clients through the development of a business plan and a program of hiring & developing people, marketing and BD., • Deliver high-quality, senior executive search assignments and delegate projects to the team that you are sponsoring and developing., • Contribute to the development of the culture and values of the firm, nurturing a ‘firm first’ approach. Success as a Director will be defined by: • Outstanding, seamless communication and collaboration with colleagues, • Outstanding, high-quality search delivery, • Building and developing the Corporate Officers team around the existing Financial Officers’ expertise and your HR knowledge, • Motivated researchers and other colleagues who work with you, • Being recognised by your colleagues as a role model Ideal Candidate You will already be well established as a leader within the HR community as a respected practitioner and bring: • Established experience of having sold and undertaken Executive Searches for Chief HR Officer (CHRO) / Chief People Officers (CPOs) and senior HR Director roles, • Leadership capabilities – hire, sponsor, develop, nurture, grow, • A collegiate, team-oriented approach to work, enabling seamless cross-selling and client development, • A commercial mind-set, strategic-thinking and the ability to develop relationships with, and operate at C-Suite level

Hansen Filler is on an exciting growth journey and currently looking for experienced recruiters to help grow our executive search practice in the United States. We currently have two specialist boutique search firms. Hansen Filler (HR & Transformation) and EquiTalent (Private Equity) operating across the US & Europe. Job Title: Executive Search Consultant Location: London, UK (with relocation to New York) Overview: We are seeking an experienced recruiter to join our London-based team before relocating to New York. You will play a pivotal role in sourcing and placing top talent across various industries in the US. Key Responsibilities: • Talent Acquisition: Source, screen, and interview candidates for roles across multiple industries in the US., • Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with US-based clients, understanding their hiring needs, company culture, and expectations., • Market Research: Stay up-to-date with US hiring trends, labor laws, and industry demands to provide valuable insights to clients and internal teams., • Candidate Pipeline Development: Create and maintain a strong network of qualified candidates using various recruitment tools and platforms (LinkedIn, job boards, ATS systems)., • End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing and screening candidates to negotiating offers and closing placements., • Time Zone Coordination: Work effectively across time zones, ensuring timely communication and availability for both candidates and clients in the US., • Compliance & Legal Awareness: Ensure all recruitment practices adhere to US labor laws, including visa requirements, equal employment opportunity, and diversity initiatives., • Reporting & Analytics: Track recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, etc.) and present data-driven insights to improve hiring efficiency. Qualifications: • Minimum of 1-2 years recruitment experience., • Experience recruiting HR, Finance or Business Transformation professionals is desirable but not necessary., • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage relationships across different time zones., • Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment., • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities. Benefits: • Competitive salary with uncapped commission structure, • Company equity scheme, • Regular travel to the US, • Full relocation package to New York, • Flexible working hours (with focus on US time zones), • Opportunities for professional growth and development, • Summer & Ski company trips, • Quarterly incentives, • International exposure working with US-based clients while living in London

Interim HR Advisor – ASAP - 3 months Our client, a professional membership organisation, is seeking an experienced HR Advisor. This is a hands-on generalist role designed to provide continuity and expertise while the permanent role is finalised. Key Responsibilities • Act as the main point of contact for HR queries, • Support employee relations, including restructure and reorganisation matters, • Review and update HR policies in line with current UK legislation, • Refine and embed onboarding checklist and processes, • CIPD qualified with 3+ years generalist HR experience, • Confident in handling ER cases, restructures, performance matters and recruitment, • Strong stakeholder engagement skills with a pragmatic, solution-focused style, • Solid understanding of UK employment law and best practice HR policies To apply to this role please send your CV. Due to the volume of applications, we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion. Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.

HRIS Technology Business Analyst (Major AI Transformation Projects) HR Tech (HCM/Payroll, AI & Integrations) London | Hybrid Up to £90k + Bonus & Benefits Translate HR Transformation intent into executable work and ship outcomes, not just features! The role is a connective tissue across HR, Payroll, Finance, and Engineering turning ambiguity into crisp, testable requirements. You’ll will run discovery, shape target processes, and convert value cases into stories that ship. Work shoulder-to-shoulder with Enterprise Architecture and Data/Integration leads to land AI-ready, integration-safe delivery. You will need excellent stakeholder management and engagement abilities. • Reduced integration lead time and defect leakage, • Higher adoption of released capabilities (self-serve dashboards, workflows), • Faster cycle time from discovery to release, with clean UAT pass rates, • Documented data quality and lineage improvements tied to decisions, • Stakeholder interviews, workshops, and as-is/to-be process mapping with clear value hypotheses., • Write high-quality epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria; maintain a transparent backlog and sprint flow (Jira/ADO)., • Define integration readiness (contracts, data classes, non-functionals) and partner with architects on patterns and guardrails., • Own UAT strategy and acceptance: trace requirements → test cases → sign-off; manage defect triage and closure., • Land AI-aware use cases (e.g., onboarding orchestration, payroll variance triage): clarify prompts, guardrails, and HITL checkpoints., • Stand up metrics that matter (adoption, cycle time, defect leakage, data quality) and report progress against the value case., • Support cutover and decommissioning: scenarios, dress rehearsals, and legacy access patterns aligned to policy and privacy., • Produce executive-grade artefacts: decision papers, KDD packs, and concise status that de-risks decisions. REQUIREMENTS: • HR tech fluency across one or more: Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, plus Payroll exposure., • Proven track record translating fuzzy asks into clear stories/ACs that teams can build and test., • Strong facilitation and stakeholder management; comfortable arbitrating scope vs. value., • Working knowledge of APIs/ETL/iPaaS, data contracts, and data lineage; SQL or BI., • Experience with UAT orchestration, non-functional requirements, and service SLAs/SLOs. Bonus: familiarity with Workday EIB/Core Connectors, SuccessFactors Integration Center, or Oracle Integration patterns; process mining/IDP; RAG/agentic concepts.

The Integration Transformation Director will lead and drive large-scale integration and transformation programs, ensuring that business strategies are effectively executed and operational synergies are realised. This role will act as a key bridge between executive leadership, business units, and technology teams to deliver measurable value, streamline processes, and enhance organisational performance during periods of change (e.g., mergers & acquisitions, restructuring, digital transformation). £110 – £120 per hour – Outside IR35 Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership • Define and execute the overall integration and transformation strategy aligned with corporate goals., • Partner with the C-Suite and senior leadership to identify opportunities for operational efficiency, process optimization, and cultural alignment., • Act as a change champion, fostering a culture of agility, innovation, and continuous improvement. Integration & Transformation Execution • Lead end-to-end integration initiatives for mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures, ensuring delivery of synergy targets., • Oversee cross-functional transformation programs spanning operations, finance, technology, HR, and customer-facing functions., • Establish and manage the Transformation Management Office (TMO) or Integration Management Office (IMO) as required. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication • Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, boards, and external stakeholders., • Drive effective communication strategies to ensure alignment across global teams., • Manage stakeholder expectations, addressing risks and resolving conflicts proactively. Governance, Risk & Performance Management • Define governance frameworks, KPIs, and success metrics to measure progress and ensure accountability., • Identify and mitigate risks associated with complex integrations and transformations., • Ensure compliance with regulatory, financial, and organizational standards throughout the change journey. People & Culture • Lead cultural integration efforts, ensuring alignment of values, employee engagement, and retention., • Coach and mentor senior leaders and teams navigating transformational change., • Build and sustain high-performing cross-functional teams to deliver on strategic objectives. Qualifications & Experience • Proven experience (10+ years) in leading complex integration and transformation programs within multinational organizations, consulting, or private equity-backed environments., • Demonstrated success in M&A integration, enterprise transformation, or digital modernization initiatives., • Strong track record of strategic program delivery, driving cost efficiencies, operational improvements, and cultural alignment., • Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and inspire executive leadership and global teams., • Strong financial and commercial acumen; ability to translate strategy into execution with measurable outcomes., • Deep understanding of organizational design, operating models, and process re-engineering., • Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred

Job Title: Operations Director Location: London (or within a commutable distance, flexibility available for the right candidate in surrounding areas) Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Salary: Competitive + Company car or car allowance + Performance Bonus About Busy Bees Busy Bees are a global leader in early years education. We’re a values-driven organisation built on care, quality, service and people. With over 1000 centres globally, and ambitious growth plans in the UK and Europe, there’s never been a more exciting time to join our leadership team. We’re now looking for a proven senior operations leader to take on a pivotal role within our UK leadership team as Operations Director, with responsibility for driving performance across a large, high-profile region that includes our London centres. About the role As Operations Director, you will be accountable for the overall performance, quality, compliance, and leadership of multiple early years education centres. This is a strategic and delivery-focused role that will work closely with the CEO and wider UK and European leadership team to drive growth, performance and transformation across your region. What you will do • Lead and inspire a team of senior operational leaders across a portfolio of centres, • Ensure operational excellence, safeguarding, compliance, and high-quality education delivery, • Be accountable for regional P&L, budget delivery and resource optimisation, • Drive performance across occupancy, compliance, engagement and profitability, • Shape and implement initiatives across employee engagement, retention and talent development, • Scope and support the rollout of tech solutions, new processes and acquisition integrations, • Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, L&D, Finance, and IT to deliver best-in-class services, • Act as a change leader, embedding a culture of high performance, care, and continuous improvement Who We're Looking For We are looking for a high-performing individual who is either currently operating at this level or above but ready to progress into a more complex, fast-paced, and high-growth environment. Someone highly commercial, people-focused, and operationally rigorous. You’ll be confident making decisions at pace, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and delivering measurable results across a large, dispersed, service-based organisation. Essential experience • Substantial leadership experience at Operations Director/COO level, • Demonstrated success managing multi-site teams and senior direct reports, • Background in retail, healthcare, childcare or other regulated service environments, • Strong understanding of the London market including cost dynamics, workforce supply, and customer expectations, • Proven experience leading transformation and strategic initiatives, • Strong track record in budget ownership, financial performance, and KPI delivery Key capabilities • Exceptional leadership and coaching skills, you get the best from your people, • A commercial mind, with a strong grasp of cost, value and performance levers, • Data-driven decision making and proven experience using insights to drive change, • Excellent communicator, able to engage at every level from frontline teams to Board, • Strategic thinker with operational discipline and attention to detail, • Passion for early years education, safeguarding, and improving outcomes for children., • Flexible approach to working hours, including travel across the UK and occasional European visits If you're ready to bring your experience to a purpose-led, high-impact leadership role we want to hear from you!

People Director – Multi-Site Hospitality Business – London – Up to £135,000 We are working with a well-established and highly regarded multi-site hospitality business that is seeking to appoint a People Director to lead its people strategy across the UK. This is a pivotal leadership role for someone with a strong track record in driving people-focused change, scaling teams, and building exceptional cultures in fast-paced, customer-centric environments. The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with a hands-on, pragmatic approach, and bring a deep understanding of how to attract, retain, and develop top talent in hospitality. What you’ll do: • Lead the overall people strategy, ensuring alignment with the business’s commercial goals and brand values, • Oversee all aspects of HR, including talent acquisition, L&D, employee relations, engagement, DE&I, reward, and organisational design, • Act as a strategic partner to the executive team, providing insight, challenge, and direction on all people matters, • Drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and performance across all sites, • Lead and develop a high-performing people team, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation, • Ensure compliance with employment law and industry best practice while supporting a progressive and inclusive working environment What we’re looking for: • Proven experience in a senior HR or People Director role within a multi-site hospitality, leisure, or retail environment, • Strong leadership and influencing skills, with experience working at board or exec level, • A balance of strategic thinking and operational delivery – able to shape policy while staying close to the teams, • Commercial acumen and experience aligning people strategies with business growth and transformation, • Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management abilities

Our client, who is a powerhouse based in the City of London, is currently recruiting for an experienced HR Manager to join their team to lead day-to-day operations and drive strategy at executive level with guidance from the board. This is a newly-created role that will allow you to have full autonomy and support in shaping the future of the business. Ideally you will also have experience of implementation of HR systems to support with a current project and to ensure that the business stays on top of technological trends. With around 70 employees, you'll be managing all employee relations in line with legislation. You will be responsible for formalisiing processes and focusing on proactive and strategic recruitment, anticipate and resolve HR challenges with ease, and ensure full legislative compliance to safeguard the business. Beautiful luxury offices closed very close to Aldgate. To be considered for this role please only apply if you have CIPD Level 7. About you: • Working closely with the Senior Management Team/CEO in a standalone HR role, • CIPD Level 7, • Able to commute to London 5 days per week, • For the right candidate, this role provides strong prospects for a permanent position, successful career, and significant earning potential Other: • The role will be office based, • 35 hours per week, • Discretionary annual bonus

Would you like to work for an SME (that has a corporate feel.....)? Our client is looking for a dynamic and sharp Head of HR to join the team on a temp to perm basis to lead the department and drive strategy at an executive level with guidance from the Board. They are preparing to bring change into the department by introducing AI tools and a contemporary system to achieve efficiency and support the company’s evolving objectives. This will enable you to streamline processes, focus on proactive and strategic recruitment, anticipate, and resolve HR challenges with ease, and ensure full legislative compliance to safeguard the business. You will operate as a trusted advisor to the senior management team. You will be responsible for:- • Taking a pragmatic approach in implementing all aspects of HR strategy, • Lead the full range of HR functions, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, training and development, and HR compliance, • The implementation of a new streamlined system and watertight processes from in-depth process mapping across recruitment, onboarding, paperwork, inductions, training, appraisals/ career journey and offboarding, • Stay informed about HR best practices and legislative changes that may impact the workforce You will require the following experience:- • CIPD Level 7, • Breadth of talent acquisition experience at a senior level, • In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, UK Employment Law, and regulations, • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and systems, • Proficiency in using HR information systems and other HR technology platforms, • Capacity to support key organisational changes, as well as managing any resistance, conflicts, and emotions that may arise • Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to address complex HR challenges, • Dealing with supplier management and ability to analyse contractual terms and financial implications around contracts Salary £80,00 plus benefits and this role is 5 days on site in London For more information, please email with your cv attached. IND2

HR Director – London Market Insurance Company A leading London Market Insurance Company is seeking an experienced HR Director to play a central role in driving the people agenda across a dynamic and ambitious business. Reporting to the CPO, this role offers exclusive exposure to the executive team and requires strong stakeholder management skills to influence and deliver in a complex, fast-paced environment. It is a prerequisite that the successful candidate comes from ideally the London Insurance Market, if not traditional Financial Services background. We will not be able to consider your profile if not. The Role As HR Director, you will: • Support the delivery of a people strategy that aligns with the business’s growth and evolving needs., • Oversee employee relations, recruitment, learning & development, and HR policy, ensuring plans are commercially relevant and aligned with business goals., • Partner with senior leaders to provide insights and recommendations on workforce planning, people metrics and employee engagement., • Navigate a demanding and highly commercial stakeholder group, balancing challenge with influence to achieve the best outcomes for the business and its people., • Play an active role in supporting M&A activity, integration and change programmes., • Lead and develop HR teams across business partnering, recruitment, L&D and operations, fostering a high-performance culture. Key Responsibilities • Shape and implement people initiatives that attract, retain and engage talent., • Deliver reward and recognition programmes that drive performance., • Provide expert advice on employee relations, ensuring issues are resolved effectively., • Support leadership with investment hiring and successful onboarding., • Contribute to learning and development strategies that build long-term capability., • Ensure HR practices meet governance, compliance and regulatory requirements, including FCA standards. About You We are looking for a resilient and commercially focused HR professional with: • Broad HR leadership experience within financial services, ideally in insurance and the Lloyd’s Market., • Strong knowledge of reward, talent management and employee relations., • Experience supporting transformation, integration or change programmes., • Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate confidently in a challenging, fast-moving, and commercially demanding environment., • A pragmatic and solutions-focused approach, able to balance business priorities with people needs., • Proven ability to motivate, develop and engage teams., • Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present people data and insights effectively. This is an excellent opportunity for a HR Director to step into a high-impact role within a market-leading London Lloyd’s Insurance Company, working closely with senior stakeholders to shape the future people strategy of a dynamic business.

• Job Title: HR Project Manager, • Contract: Perm, • Location: Remote, • Pay: up to 35k DOE SRG are partnered with a global medical products and technologies company. Our client is focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care. We are seeking a HR Project Manager to join their Deeside team. Job Overview Reporting to Senior Manager, HR PMO and will work closely with internal Payroll, HR Business Services and People Solutions Experience teams as and when required. The Project Manager will be responsible for leading the planning, driving the delivery of project execution across the organisation. This will also include system implementations, updates and process improvement initiatives. This role requires an understanding of payroll operations, project management methodologies and cross function collaboration to ensure timely and compliant project delivery. Duties Project Management: • Lead end-to-end projects including system implementations, vendor transitions, compliance upgrades, and process automation, • Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders, • Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations, • Monitor project progress and proactively address risks, issues, and dependencies Payroll Expertise: • Support on payroll project processes, compliance, and best practices, • Ensure payroll systems and processes comply with local, state, and federal regulations, • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and People Solutions Experience to align payroll operations with organizational goals Stakeholder Communication: • Act as the primary point of contact for payroll project stakeholders, • Provide regular updates, reports, and presentations to leadership, • Act as the primary liaison between HR, Finance, People Solutions Experience, external vendors, and other stakeholders, • Facilitate regular project meetings, status updates, and executive reporting – such as steerco reporting presentations Process Improvement & Compliance • Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency, • Ensure payroll processes comply with local, national, and international labour laws and tax regulations, • Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and resolving queries Risk & Issue Management: • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies, • Troubleshoot and resolve project related issues promptly Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or project management experience., • Project Management certification (PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum or equivalent) preferred., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, digital project management tools and Workday desirable, • At least 2-3 years in a project management role is essential with a solid understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid)., • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines is highly desirable., • Knowledge of Global payroll processes and connection points to HR systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP, Horizon) and familiarity with GDPR and data privacy regulations related to payroll is highly desirable., • High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization, • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Macmillan Davies are partnered with a serviced offices company to help them bring in a new HR Manager on a temp-perm basis. This role will play a pivotal part in continuously improving the people offering of the business across all sites and head office as well as the digital transformation journey ahead. We will require an ambitious all-round HR professional that is keen to develop their career in a high-performing environment and bring their expertise and guidance to the fore. You will have worked closely with senior leaders and have the ability to recruit at the executive level. This is a generalist role that will require someone with experience across multiple sectors and ideally within small or medium-sized businesses. The ideal candidate will support the full scope of Human Resources responsibilities and partner with the organisation on strategic initiatives. They will maintain and enhance the organisation's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating human resources policies, programs, and practices.

We are seeking an experienced Compensation Specialist to join a dynamic financial services team. This is a replacement role, reporting to a senior leader within the HR function. You will work closely with multiple senior stakeholders including partners, managing directors, and C-level executives across various business areas, including alternative investment and wealth management. Key Responsibilities: • Manage executive and international mobility compensation programs., • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver effective compensation solutions., • Lead stakeholder engagement and communication, guiding senior leaders through compensation processes., • Support global compensation initiatives with a focus on the UK market and some US involvement. What We're Looking For: • Strong background in financial services compensation or experience working within a related professional services environment., • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior executives., • Proven client-facing experience and comfort working with senior leadership., • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, especially during peak compensation season. Why Join: • Be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture., • Opportunity to work on diverse compensation projects with senior stakeholders., • Competitive salary and bonus structure., • Flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Head of HR – Fast-Growing Proprietary Trading Firm – London Our client Our client is a fast-growing proprietary trading firm with the feel of a high-touch hedge fund and the energy of a tech start-up. They are seeking a commercially minded Head of HR who can align closely with the firm’s business goals whilst building and embedding best-in-class HR practices. This is a unique opportunity to establish the HR function in a highly entrepreneurial, performance-driven environment. Key responsibilities • Partner with the leadership team to design and deliver HR strategies that directly support business growth and long-term goals., • Build and implement best-in-class attraction and retention strategies to secure and develop top talent in a highly competitive market., • Oversee employee relations, compensation, and performance management, ensuring a robust and forward-looking HR framework. Experience requirements: • Proven HR leadership experience within financial services, ideally in trading, hedge funds, or other high-performance environments., • Strong expertise in employee relations and compensation, with the ability to apply best practice in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting., • Demonstrated ability to balance strategic impact with hands-on delivery, building trust and influence across the business. Due to the high volume of applications, if you haven’t heard back from the team on this role, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. If your profile matches any of our other opportunities, one of our consultants will be in touch. About Simmons & Hanbury Simmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm that sources and secures the best human capital and future leaders for our clients. We provide an integrated international service to support our clients across the globe, from our group headquarters based in the heart of the City of London. We support some of the most prestigious organisations in the world, across financial services, commerce & industry, and professional services. Our services include executive search, interim solutions and market intelligence within the Legal, Compliance, Corporate Governance and Human Resources practice areas. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the application process, please reach out directly. We welcome discussions about your needs and endeavour to provide support to ensure a positive experience.

Overview Our client, an international law firm with a strong London presence, is currently looking to hire an experienced Employment Senior Associate to join its expanding team in the City. With a legal network spanning more than 50 locations worldwide and a global headcount of c.3,130 lawyers, this firm has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, commercially focused legal advice to a diverse portfolio of clients across industries. The London office has grown significantly since its inception, now housing over 165 lawyers and offering a full-service platform that includes disputes, corporate, regulatory, and transactional practices. The employment team has seen notable growth in recent years and works closely with other practice groups including regulatory, litigation, and corporate to deliver integrated solutions to domestic and cross-border clients. This opportunity will appeal to an ambitious and commercially minded individual looking to work on a varied caseload that includes contentious, advisory, and transactional employment matters. The role will also offer the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the development and strategic direction of the practice. The Role The successful candidate will join a dynamic team advising primarily employer-side clients, including major corporates, financial institutions, and high-growth companies. The caseload will span employment disputes, complex advisory mandates, and transactional support — particularly within the context of cross-border matters. Key responsibilities include: • Leading on contentious employment matters, such as tribunal claims and High Court litigation, including managing pre-action processes and settlement discussions, • Advising clients on a wide range of HR and workplace issues, including contracts, dismissals, grievances, reorganisations, and policy implementation, • Supporting the corporate and M&A teams on employment-related aspects of transactions, including due diligence and post-deal integration, • Collaborating with regulatory colleagues on mandates where there is crossover, particularly in investigations or governance-related issues, • Maintaining and developing client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser offering strategic and pragmatic solutions, • Supporting the development of junior lawyers within the team through supervision and mentoring, • Participating in client pitches, networking, and wider business development activities, • Keeping abreast of changes in employment legislation and contributing to thought leadership efforts Candidate Profile Essential Criteria: • 7+PQE with solid grounding in UK employment law, • Comfortable handling contentious, transactional, and advisory employment work with minimal supervision, • Strong written and oral communication skills with a clear, confident client-facing manner, • Commercial acumen and the ability to provide solutions-led advice, • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines under pressure, • Proactive, collaborative approach to working with colleagues and clients, • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work, • Enthusiastic attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment Desirable Criteria: • Exposure to cross-border or multi-jurisdictional employment matters, • Experience with High Court litigation, • Background in a top-tier employment practice or international law firm, • Prior involvement in business development or client relationship initiative Qualifications • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales, or qualified overseas with relevant London market experience, • Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of 2:1 classification Rutherford is a leading legal recruiter that also works closely with leading sponsors, buyside firms and investment banks for in-house roles. Please get in contact if you would like to be alerted to the most exciting Counsel opportunities. To find more of our jobs please visit our website: ___To find more of our jobs please visit our website: Job Reference: NWC202551 Keywords: Employment law, Employment solicitor, Contentious employment, Tribunal claims, High Court litigation, Employment advisory, Corporate support, TUPE, Senior executive disputes, Employment investigations, UK employment law, London private practice, International employment matters, Law firm jobs, City law jobs, Employment associate, Business development, Legal recruitment London

About us Conway Hall is a landmark venue and cross-arts organisation in Holborn, London. We curate, support and facilitate people and ideas that make ethics matter in the world, delivering our charitable object with talks, concerts, exhibitions, courses, performances, community and social events. About the role We’re looking for a qualified and experienced HR Business Partner to join our staff team. This role will support our Senior Management Team and colleagues by developing a people approach to our HR practices that enhances the culture of the organisation and the capabilities of our staff. Submission information: Please send a CV and covering letter by 25th September explaining how you meet the person specification to Dr Jim Walsh – – after reading through the job description. SUBMISSIONS MADE THROUGH EASY APPLY WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Interview date: 1st October at Conway Hall in person Role 1. Act as the first point of contact for HR information and advice across the organisation, 2. Develop and implement, with the support of the Senior Management Team, effective and equitable performance management processes and procedures, 3. Work with the Senior Management Team to review, update or create organisational policies, 4. Advise and coach managers on the application and interpretation of HR policies and procedures in accordance with current and proposed employment legislation, 5. Assist and support the Senior Management Team with recruitment processes and procedures, 6. Be responsible for the staff handbook, contracts and personnel files (with GDPR compliance) Key relationships 1. The HR Business Partner is expected to develop close and effective working relations with the Chief Executive Officer and all Heads of Department, 2. The HR Business Partner should develop and maintain relationships across the organisation at all levels, to achieve trust, respect and professionalism in their role as an impartial advisor Other 1. Comply with Conway Hall’s policies such as health and safety, equal opportunities etc., 2. Attend meetings and events when required, including staff meetings., 3. Support the culture of fundraising throughout Conway Hall’s activities and staff., 4. Undertake training, as required., 5. Participate actively in the life of the Society and venue., 6. Any other reasonable duties as required by the Chief Executive Officer. Person Specification Essential Criteria ● CIPD qualified to level 5 or above or holding an equivalent qualification ● Experience of operating as a generalist HR Business Partner or HR Adviser across all aspects of HR including policy development, performance management, EDI and employee relations ● Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of employment law. ● Experience of change management and facilitation. ● A strong commitment to the Charitable Object and aims of Conway Hall. ● Mature and well-developed interpersonal skills. ● Self-motivated and able to work autonomously. ● Excellent written and oral communication skills. ● Ability to work with people at all levels, as well as colleagues and Trustees. Desirable experience/skills ● Knowledge of the charity sector. ● Experience of business and strategic planning. ● Knowledge of one or more subject matters in the Society’s field of interest. Terms: Salary: £8,000 per annum (£40,000 pro rata). Hours: 7.5 hours (one day) per week (on-site) including 1 hour paid lunch break. Holidays: Pro rata 24 days per annum, plus one week over the Christmas holiday period, (all based upon 37.5 hours per week). Probation period: Three months. Pension: An optional stakeholder pension scheme is available. Employee contribution of 3% is matched by 5% from the employer. Submission information: Please send a CV and covering letter by 25th September explaining how you meet the person specification to Dr Jim Walsh – – after reading through the job description. SUBMISSIONS MADE THROUGH EASY APPLY WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Interview date: 1st October at Conway Hall in person Conway Hall is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Head of Legal - Keltbray Purpose of the role The Head of Legal will provide all ‘in-house’ legal advice regarding Keltbray’s operations across all divisions reporting to the Commercial Director. The role is critical in providing pragmatic legal advice to the executive board, project teams, and support services. Acts as a key strategic advisor on risk management, contract negotiation, dispute resolution, and regulatory matters. Role Summary • Team management – the ability to select, develop and manage teams., • Conflict management – the ability to identify, address and resolve differences between individuals and/or interest groups., • Leadership – the ability to empower and inspire others to deliver successful change initiatives., • Risk, opportunity, and issue management – the ability to identify and monitor risks (threats and opportunities), to plan and implement responses to those risks, and respond to other issues that affect the change initiative., • Consolidated planning – the ability to consolidate and document the fundamental components of a change initiative: scope; schedule; resource requirements; budgets; risks; opportunities and issues; and quality requirements., • Governance arrangements – the ability to establish and maintain governance structures that define clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities for governance and delivery of change initiatives and align with organisational practice., • Clients, stakeholders, and communications management – the ability to manage stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests., • Reviews – the ability to establish and manage reviews at appropriate points, during and after change initiatives, which will inform governance of the change initiatives, by providing evaluations of progress, methodologies, and continuing relevance., • Change control – the ability to establish protocols to alter the scope of change initiatives, implementing the protocols when necessary, and updating configuration documentation, including contracts to develop, maintain and apply quality management processes for change initiative activities and outputs., • Budgeting and cost control – the ability to develop and agree budgets for change initiatives, and to control forecast and actual costs against the budget. Role Specifics • Provide early contractual advice to the Pre-Construction Director to ensure appropriate levels of contractual engagement prior to contract execution., • Be the custodian of executed contracts., • Work with the Head of Insurance and the Company Secretary to ensure appropriate levels of Insurances, Parent Company Guarantees, and Performance warranties are secured., • Advise on contractual risk, joint ventures, procurement strategy, and complex negotiations., • Provide legal oversight across all projects, particularly regarding contractual disputes with clients and the supply chain., • Provide training, mentoring and advice to all staff regarding construction contracts in particularly JCT, NEC, I Chem E, FIDIC, and bespoke trade contracts., • Lead on all formal dispute resolution processes whether mediation, adjudication, arbitration, or legal proceedings via court., • Work closely with the Board and senior leaders to provide legal input into strategic decisions., • Support the Group Assurance Director and Company Secretary in ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, governance standards, and company policies., • Be the gateway for all external legal advice and commissions sought out with the company., • Provide advice to the Group HR Director in all matters related to employment, retention and employees leaving the business., • Support the Group Assurance Director and Head of Safety regarding compliance with statutory regulations regarding health, safety and welfare matters., • Support the Group Assurance Director and Head of Environment regarding compliance with statutory regulations regarding Environmental matters Diversity & Inclusion We advocate for difference and champion diversity to foster an inclusive environment that allows our people to bring their true selves to their work every day and enable our people to thrive by promoting health and preventing harm. Keltbray welcomes everyone who shares our values, regardless of their age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, maternity status, marital status, pregnancy, religion, sex or sexual orientation

Join the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) as their new Director of Programmes! Are you a passionate and experienced leader ready to tackle environmental crime and abuse head-on? This is a great time to join the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), an international NGO dedicated to defending the natural world. We're looking for a Director of Programmes to join our Executive Team and help lead us into our next chapter of growth and impact. About the Role As EIA UK continues to grow, the scale and complexity of our programme and campaign work now require expanded leadership capacity. We are appointing a second Director of Programmes to work alongside the existing postholder, ensuring our programmes and campaigns are delivered strategically, collaboratively, and effectively. This is a co-leadership role and a key position within the Executive Team. The Director of Programmes will oversee specific programmes of work and work in close partnership with the fellow Director to ensure coherence and alignment across EIA UK’s broader programme portfolio. This executive-level post carries significant responsibility for organisational leadership, governance, compliance, and risk management. It plays a central role in advancing EIA UK’s strategic direction and ensuring that programmes are effectively integrated with the organisation’s operations. Key responsibilities include: • Develop and oversee programme strategies, in close coordination with a fellow Director of Programmes, ensuring they are mission-driven and strategically aligned., • Leading and supporting change management processes., • Working closely with the Executive Director and other Directors on our long-term strategic plan., • Ensure programmes are effectively integrated into EIA UK’s operations, supporting organisational coherence and cross-team collaboration., • Managing risk and ensuring programmes comply with all relevant laws and regulations., • Line-managing Programme and Campaign Leads and fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. About You The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience at a Director level within an environmental non-profit organisation, working across multiple programmes and campaigns. You should have a solid grasp of project management and financial management, and extensive experience collaborating across core organisational functions, including Finance, Operations, HR, Communications, and Fundraising, in an integrated leadership capacity. We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills who can handle challenging conversations, deliver engaging public speaking, and cultivate a positive team culture with both office-based and remote staff. The Details • Salary: £65,000 - £75,000, • Hours: 35 hours per week, not including a one-hour daily lunch break, • Contract: Full-time, permanent, • Location: London Islington, with a hybrid working arrangement (at least two days in the office) How to Apply If you are motivated to make an impactful change for the good of the planet, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV to our recruitment partner, Percival, and a member of their team will be in touch. Application Deadline: 30th September Selection Process: • First Stage Online Interviews: Week commencing 6th October, • Meet the Team: Week commencing 13th October, • Second Stage In-person Interviews: Week commencing 20th October We value diversity and know how important it is for charities to fairly represent their beneficiaries; therefore, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. The team at Percival are committed to your journey as a candidate and will provide any necessary support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please don’t hesitate to contact Adam on To apply, simply submit your CV. Should you meet the requirements, we will provide you with the full job description and arrange a call or meeting to provide further information about the next steps. Please note you may be required to complete a cover letter in order to submit a full application. To fully understand what we will do with your data, please review our policy We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Introduction Sheffield Haworth is a global consultancy founded in 1993. We have a history of assisting our clients in realising their potential and delivering a competitive advantage in a fast-changing world. Our vision is to be a leading global consultancy in people and transformational change. Our services include executive search, on-demand and interim executives, strategic research and advisory, change consulting, and leadership advisory. Clients benefit from deep industry insights, our wide-ranging networks and high standards of delivery from our global team. We work with private and public companies across financial services, professional and business services, high-growth technologies, and multinational corporates. Since its inception in 1993, Sheffield Haworth has undergone significant growth and expansion. We now employ a team of 180 professionals in 15 financial centres throughout the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and disability-confident, committed employer. The Role We are searching for an experienced HR professional to work from the UK within central operations supporting the global business. This Human Resources Business Partner role will work alongside colleagues to support all our offices and incorporate all aspects of Human Resources with a focus on the employee experience and our value proposition. Our values of Trust, Humanity, Inclusion, and Excellence guide us in all that we do. At Sheffield Haworth we are passionate about helping employees realise their potential. This generalist role will form an integral part of the team working closely with learning and development, payroll and benefits and incorporate all aspects of the employee life cycle, performance management, procedure, employee relations, culture and inclusion. Key Responsibilities: • Work closely with the business to provide support and advice across all HR matters, • Manage the full employee life cycle working with the wider HR and operations teams, • Play an integral role in induction, onboarding, cultural initiatives and inclusion, • Actively support talent acquisition and learning and development, • Coordinate and facilitate delivery against a strategic plan, • Play an integral role in global projects and people initiatives, working closely with the Managing Director – HR, • Communicate and build effective relationships with colleagues, • Strive continually for improvement and demonstrate strong organisational skills, • Promote core behaviours and values The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills: • A minimum of 5 years HR generalist experience, preferably in professional services., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels., • Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment., • A comprehensive knowledge of employment law and HR best practice., • Ability to apply discretion and integrity., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and experience with resourcing or workforce management software is desirable. Salary & Benefits • Competitive salary offered dependent on experience, • Discretionary Bonus, • 25 days leave allowance, • Private Health Insurance, • Life Insurance and Income Protection, • 5% Employer pension contribution, • Hybrid Working

About the Company My client is an integrated public affairs agency that delivers outcomes for the top organizations and leaders around the world. With expertise in strategic communications, digital marketing, creative, research, and measurement, they offer a cohesive approach across corporate, policy, and public affairs strategy in today’s interconnected world. By combining incisive strategy and deep tactical expertise, we make change possible. Their transatlantic presence includes offices across thirteen markets in the US and Europe. About the Role The HR Director, Europe, will play a pivotal role in shaping and guiding the human resources function across Europe as we integrate newly acquired entities. This leadership position calls for a dynamic and strategic human resources professional who can navigate shifting priorities during a critical period of growth and change. The HR Director will be responsible for developing and implementing consistent HR policies and best practices that reflect the diverse needs of the European businesses while ensuring alignment with overarching global objectives and the established processes and cultural imperatives. Responsibilities • HR Functional Leadership:, • Advisor to Leadership: Be a trusted strategic partner and advisor to the Global COO, HR Leadership and the European team., • Be able to offer a best practice point of view to management in areas of change management, organizational effectiveness, talent management, compensation and benefits, culture, performance management, recruitment., • Give advice on complex people and management issues as they arise, being able to provide a 360 perspective., • Resource for Team: Establish trust in the talent function and build relationships with managers and team members such that you provide guidance and play a key role in employee relations., • Lead internal communications relevant to talent policies and initiatives across the Group Europe to keep everyone informed of the latest developments., • Functional Leader: Provide leadership, direction & coaching across the full range of HR and people responsibilities., • Ensure that a consistent strategic approach is taken to HR policies in each European country in which the business operates, while tailoring local approaches as needed., • Form cost effective strategic alliances which enable counsel in areas such as employment law, talent acquisition and employee relations. Integration and Policy Development: • Conduct a thorough review of existing HR policies in participating countries., • Identify key differences in employment laws, benefits, and workplace practices., • Organize focus groups with local teams to discuss findings and gather input., • Seek advice from appropriate legal advisors to understand compliance requirements in each country., • Draft a unified framework for HR policies captures the best of existing policies, that respects local regulations and cultural differences., • Create guidelines for customising policies based on local needs while ensuring alignment with the central framework., • Develop a phased rollout plan for new policies., • Communicate changes effectively to all stakeholders. Cultural Integration/ Transformation: • The European HR Lead will champion and further develop a high performance inclusive, fun, and innovation-driven culture which at its core, drives excellence in the delivery of service to clients., • Capture the best of existing initiatives and ensure they are shared across the group., • Keep a pulse on employee engagement, using data from a comprehensive annual engagement survey., • Cooperate closely with the Leadership Team to co-create an annual employee engagement plan., • Develop and manage Performance and Talent review cycles, aligning with established practices in the US., • Ensure that employee recognition programs are aligned with existing best practice., • Develop a talent development and succession planning approach which ensures that the Group identifies and grows the next generation of leaders in Europe., • Contribute to leadership team meetings on high-performance culture, accountability, and engagement strategies., • Implement a platform for continuous feedback where employees can share their thoughts on cultural initiatives., • Regularly assess progress and adjust strategies based on employee input., • Develop programs that encourage collaboration among various cultural backgrounds and promote inclusion and belonging, such as cross-team projects. Leadership of the Group’s Talent Management Strategy in Europe: • Work with the Global Head of Talent and Talent acquisition to develop employer branding for Europe., • Oversee executive recruitment by defining key competencies, values, and leadership qualities required for hires, while serving as the primary authority on candidate evaluation; collaborate with trusted external consultants to identify and attract top talent for strategic roles., • Analyse turnover data to identify trends and address areas of concern in retention., • Compile data on current employee skills and competencies to identify critical talent gaps., • Develop profiles for high-potential employees to aid in succession planning., • Create individualised development plans for employees based on their aspirations and organizational needs. Compliance and Risk Management: • Develop a compliance checklist for ongoing HR practices., • Establish resources that can be accessed for up-to-date legal information and guidance., • Create a protocol for reporting and addressing compliance violations., • Regularly assess risks associated with changes in legislation or organisational structure. Qualifications • 10 + years international generalist HR experience., • Must have a demonstrated ability to be a “hands on” individual contributor whilst simultaneously taking a strategic perspective., • Excellent working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines including policy development, talent management, performance management, employee engagement, talent acquisition, training, compensation, and benefits., • Outstanding skills in multi-cultural stakeholder management, proven ability in building and managing relationships with European and US stakeholders., • Preferably a track record of building a People function and representing the function in a leadership position, ideally having led the HR integration of newly acquired entities., • A background in Professional Services would be an advantage., • International experience in high growth environments an advantage.

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