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Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Our greatest asset is our people, so our HR team focus on ensuring we are all reaching our potential. They use their specialist expertise to help us attract great talent, enable our employees to succeed and inspire a unified culture of development across our firm. By playing a role in the recruitment and management of our people, they help change lives and influence the future of BDO. Join a driven and passionate team where you can be yourself, while also helping your colleagues to achieve their ambitions. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As the Employee Relations (ER) Lead, you will oversee the entire ER function at BDO, ensuring the delivery of high-quality ER services across the firm. You will lead a team of 13 ER professionals, including the Senior ER Manager, and work closely with senior leadership and Partners to support the business effectively. Your role will involve strategic planning, provide commercial guidance and support to the firm on risk mitigation, compliance, thought leadership on ER policy implementation ensuring the firm is proactive, maintaining or implementing ahead of trends alongside ownership of overall delivery of ER team activities. You’ll also: Strategic Leadership: • Develop and implement the ER strategy in alignment with the firm's overall HR and business objectives., • Lead the ER team, providing direction, support, and development opportunities to ensure high performance., • Oversee complex case management/risk decisions and provide commercial guidance on high-risk ER issues., • Ensure the ER team delivers timely and pragmatic advice and guidance to the business, ensuring realistic KPI’s are set and objectives are clear., • Ensure the team clearly understands their roles and responsibilities and takes ownership of their actions. Legislation, Policy and Compliance: • Take full ownership of compliance with the firm’s ER allocated ISQM risks and processes including relevant and timely inputs on Rhiza., • Oversee the team’s development and maintenance of ER policies and procedures, ensuring they are legally compliant and reflect best practices., • Provide support and guidance to the Senior ER Manager in their responsibility for ensuring high quality, robust governance of ER processes and procedures, consulting with stakeholders as needed and reviewing as necessary., • Ensure the team provide timely and quality responses to all Tribunal claims and ACAS Early Conciliation by ensuring appropriate consultation with lawyers and decision making escalation to Senior ER Manager and ER lead., • Act as the final escalation point for ER team complex queries and risk-based decisions, being accountable for overall technical decision making within the team. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: • Build strong, credible relationships, including with the Head of People, members of the People Culture Exec, the Firm’s LT, Partners, HRLT and HR Generalist team acting as a trusted advisor on complex ER matters, providing strategic guidance on risks impacting the firm. Develop and apply commercial solutions to resolve business and employee issues., • Work closely with senior members of internal Ethics, Risk and Legal on improving firm’s culture and governance implementation, developing and maintaining measures to mitigate risk to the firm., • Collaborate with the HR team and other departments to support firmwide and HR strategic projects., • Take ownership of external relationships including external legal advisors and occupational health, to ensure strong commercial relationships to bring knowledge and best practices into the firm. Data and Analytics: • Regularly review key themes and trends identified by the ER Senior Manager and produce data and analytics alongside providing pro-active solutions and recommendations to leadership on complex issues., • Maintain and establish where relevant, key metrics to measure the effectiveness of the ER team and provide reports to key stakeholders on trends and areas for improvement and focus., • Support the Senior ER Manager and ER Managers to ensure accurate data capture in the case management system to meet internal and regulatory reporting requirements. Training and Development: • Coach and develop the ER Senior Manager and ER team where required, fostering a supportive and developmental culture., • Identify ER team training needs and facilitate workshops or training sessions to ensure that the ER team has the necessary skills, knowledge, and behaviours to deliver the best service to the firm. Support the ER Senior Manager in implementing team-building events and a cohesive working environment., • Develop and deliver training to business stakeholders on ER matters where relevant. You’ll be someone with: • Substantial experience of managing complex Employee Relations cases at senior level., • Strong technical and current knowledge of employment law and best practice trends., • Proven experience in building, developing, and leading a team., • High emotional intelligence and a natural leader with a calm, patient, pragmatic and balanced approach to sensitive matters., • Confident in creating and interpreting ER-related data, producing analysis, and presenting recommendations to leadership., • Experience in developing continuous process improvement and encouraging new ways of working., • Fully accountable for risk based decision-making in complex ER case management, including Employment Tribunals and TUPE., • Gravitas to influence all seniority stakeholders with strong communication and influencing skills., • Experience in a professional services and/or regulated environment is advantageous., • Experience using Navex (Ethics point) as a case management system would also be desirable. You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. #TJ-JB1 #LI-JB1

Role Title: HR Business Partner Duration: contract to run until 31/07/2026 Location: Birmingham, London or Woking. Hybrid working Rate: up to £276 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: You must be a UK passport holder Role purpose / summary The HR Business Partner partners with the business area’s leadership team to drive the successful delivery of the people strategy in line with the business strategy. They will consult with the business on topics including but not limited to organisational design & development, engagement, organisational culture, building capability, developing our talent, compensation and reward. Working in close collaboration with the HRBP Practice, HRDs, and COCs, this role is responsible for providing HR expertise and strategic HR direction and delivery in partnership with the business. Strategic Development & Implementation:Partner with the senior leadership team to deliver the BU’s people strategy. Responsible for at least one pillar of the business units people strategy, contributing to its design and owning the development and delivery in the business area. Partner with the business leaders to deliver the people strategy in alignment with the business strategy. Innovative Solutions: Strive for continuous improvement and drive change. Identifying and implementing innovative solutions to business challenges. Advocating the use of HR systems, tools and new technology. Utilising external research to ensure we are industry leading in our approach and practices. Data Driven Results: Responsible for owning, analysing, diagnosing, reporting and storytelling through data for the business area. Utilise this data to drive the strategic direction and course of action, gaining senior leadership buy-in for proposals and decision making. Take responsibility for impacting and improvingbusiness area core KPI’s. Compensation & Benefits: Drive and deliver strategic compensation, recognition and reward initiatives including pay and bonus to ensure they are delivered in a fair and consistent way and relevant to the external market. Align the BU to the E&ET pay & progression framework as required, to effectively engage and develop our talent. Talent & Performance Management: Partner with the talent manager to deliver the strategic talent agenda ensuring the BU has the right talent, in the right place, at the right time and that our talents capability is uplifted as in line with business needs. Partner with the talent manager to deliver the performance and promotion activity effectively. Work with the senior leadership teams, to identify key skills for the future needs of the business area and build robust plans for developing those skillsets. Provide senior leadership with strategic guidance on utlising E&ET programs to effectively build future capability and drive performance. Challenge our leaders to think and act with a growth mindset. Partner with senior leadership to elevate the organisations performance culture. Organisational Design & Development: Responsible for strategic activity relating to business restructures, workforce planning & succession planning. Consult with the senior leadership team on these activities, continually connecting them to the people & business strategies. Ensure that the organisational structures in place are fit for purpose and aligned to our strategic goals and priorities. Strategic Projects: Responsible for one or more strategic project. Projects will have a client BU and UK impact, be strategically significant in achieving our priorities and add value in one or more ways to a variety of stakeholders, such as the business area, employees, managers, leadership, the HRBP practice, the wider HR Function. Skills: • Strategic Design & Delivery, • Business Partnering, • Consultancy Skills, • Business Transformation, • Change Management, • Project Management, • Value Creation, • Knowledge, • Business Acumen, • Business Understanding, • 11 Modules of SAP, • Microsoft PowerBI, • Employment Law, • Generalist HR Expertise All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

Role: People Advisor Company Name: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Type of Role: Contract position, Inside IR35 Contract length: 6 months Location: Hybrid, 3 days on site in Paddington, London Looking for opportunities with purpose, impact and possibilities? Our client, Vertex, is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. As they grow their pipeline at pace, they are strengthening their reputation for creating transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. General Summary: The HR Generalist is responsible for aligning business objectives to effective human resources tactics in designated business units/client groups and/or products. This role serves as a consultant to all employees on human resource-related issues. This role acts as an employee champion, change agent, and assesses and anticipates HR-related needs. The incumbent communicates needs proactively within the HR department/leadership and seeks to develop integrated solutions. This role partners closely with HRBP function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. This role maintains an effective level of business acumen and expert level of digital literacy to support data-based decision making and employee listening to drive operational resiliency and foster exceptional people culture. Key Duties and Responsibilities: • Manages HR inquiry and transactional escalation to ensure alignment across the enterprise on the delivery of HR Strategy, • Partners with HR Business and Legal Partners to manage performance and behavioral related matters., • Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations, and ensures ER cases are handled fairly and consistently in a timely fashion, and in line with company values and applicable laws, • Manages dedicated HR product portfolio including Leave of Absence, Global Mobility, Change Management and Employee Relations, • Analyzes data and analytics (dashboards) in partnership with the HR group to identify key issues or concerns that could impact the business unit. Helps to proactively develop strategies to address trends, and ensure attraction, retention and development of talent and capabilities across the client group, • Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required, • Provides guidance and input on client group/business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning in partnership with HRBP, • Assists in the preparation of comprehensive investigation reports which include recommendations for complaint resolution, • Supports and maintains ER procedures and practices to ensure compliance, enhance the employee experience, • Creates and implements change management strategies and communications in support of organizational design and changes, • Analyzes ER trends to develop solutions and strategies and make recommendations, • Leverages data, dashboards and analytics to show progress and trends across Vertex goals, • Leads the operational integration and advises on executing business change including acquisitions, restructurings and reorganizations, • Manages retention intervention, pulse survey insights, exit interviews and analyzes trends with recommended approaches to resolve areas of concern Knowledge and Skills: • Ability to manage confidential information, • Demonstrate sound judgment in decision making and influence change, • Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills, • Proven experience in managing multiple projects/tasks in a fast paced environment, • Demonstrated experience in process improvement, • Demonstrated experience with problem-solving and prioritization in an innovative environment, • Digital Literacy experience required including Microsoft, Workday, Analytic dashboarding, • Human resources experience, including experience implementing HR strategies, expertise in the areas of employee experience, talent mobility, organizational effectiveness, management development and change management Education and Experience: • Bachelors degree Vertex is partnering with Talent Works to manage their international temporary job openings. If you are successful in your application, you will be employed by Talent Works to work on a temporary assignment at Vertex.

As the People Business Partner, you will collaborate closely with key stakeholders and the wider People and Culture Team to develop, shape, and deliver the People and Culture strategy with appropriate strategic solutions which enable the business to achieve its goals and live its values. You will act as a trusted partner, developing deep business insight to effectively advise and coach leaders. This role plays a pivotal role in making Bidvest Noonan a great place to work, with a strong focus on employee engagement, talent, learning & development, EDI, culture and our values. You will be responsible for bringing evidence-based practice into the Business and addressing the people challenges the Business faces. Keeping up to date with external trends, best practice and thought leadership. Key accountabilities • Work with leadership teams to understand business goals, objectives, challenges, and develop People Strategies to support them. Key areas being the attraction of talent, talent development and retention, colleague engagement and business performance., • Partner with the leadership teams advising, coaching, challenging, and supporting them on all strategic people related matters., • Analyse People Metrics and use them to provide management information and insight which influences, and shapes people related interventions and instigates action to address performance and solutions for growth in a timely manner., • Ensure that the products and services created and delivered by the People and Culture Team meet business requirements, are customer centric and put people first whilst advocating for the adoption and compliance with People Policies and Processes and being a “champion” for the People & Culture team., • Create strategic People Plans and deliver projects to ensure successful roll out new HR products to the organisation, ensuring that there is implementation, communication, training, and change plans in place, and, through updating and coaching leaders. 2, • As a member of the wider People and Culture Team, contribute to the continued improvement of the health of the organisation by monitoring and analysing performance indicators, (such as sickness absence, attrition, levels of grievances and disciplinaries. and work/life balance) and developing initiatives and solutions to enable positive trends., • Support the annual cycle of people activity, including Salary Review, Talent and Succession, Performance Management and Employee Engagement activities., • Take an active role in ensuring the HR Operating Model is embedded across the business., • Collaborate with the wider People Team to enhance the People offer based on business needs., • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across HR processes and procedures and escalate where appropriate, • Contribute to and influence the development of People Policies ensuring they are legally compliant, aligned to our Credo and Values and meet the requirements of the business., • Lead on the creation, implementation and ongoing management of an Employee Forum, connecting back into leadership to ensure the voices of the organisation are heard and feedback is answered or acted upon appropriately., • Support and coach leaders through organisational change and evolution, including organisation design and implementation., • Work with the Organisational Development Team to develop management and leadership development programmes, training, skills and education interventions and products, ensuring that they create the necessary capabilities to deliver our business goals., • Collaborate with Internal Communication and Engagement and apply business and leadership insight to support the development and delivery of employee engagement initiatives., • Champion Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. Support the EDI Strategy and Plan and be an active ally for the employee representative groups., • Provide oversight, governance, and expert advice in support of transformational change, restructures, TUPE, and redundancy; ensuring a commercially focussed approach to improve cost and efficiency., • If applicable develop, manage, and maintain healthy industrial relations with Trade Unions., • Take the lead on selected strategic HR projects., • Support the Employee Relations Centre of Excellence and by exception and as necessary take the lead on complex employee relations cases and Employment Tribunals., • Any other duties commensurate with the capability of the post holder and as required by the nature of the role. Knowledge, experience, and skills • Have successfully delivered results and made a difference as a Strategic Business Partner in a business comparable to Bidvest Noonan i.e., a fast paced customer facing/operational business with a large, disaggregated workforce 3, • Be a true HR generalist, with practitioner experience of Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Reward, Learning and Development, Employment Law (including TUPE) and Employee Relations, Policy and HR Shared Services, and where applicable industrial relations., • Be financially astute and commercially and digitally literate with intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office., • Able to review and analyse management information and data and provide valuable insight., • Have excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels., • Have a creative, forward thinking, human centric approach to HR., • Think of line managers and colleagues as customers and be passionate about creating a fantastic employee experience., • Be an effective project manager and able to demonstrate a successful record in delivering enterprise wide projects., • Curious and engaged with continued professional development, thought leadership and best practice., • Have effective and accurate written and verbal communication skills., • Have/or working towards Level 7 CIPD - MCIPD or able to demonstrate equivalent skills, knowledge, and behaviours Bidvest Noonan is a team of 27,000 passionate and customer-focused people. We work together to deliver exceptional service and value to customers across the UK and Ireland. We recruit great people to deliver our services and we provide them with the resources, training, and direction they need to do their best work. We always put people first. Our people are exceptional and go the extra mile to deliver outstanding services. We celebrate and recognise their successes at every opportunity. At Bidvest Noonan, we strive to make each person feel appreciated, engaged, and supported so that they can reach their potential, knowing it has a positive impact on our overall success. Bidvest Noonan is highly committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can feel valued and respected. We are delighted to welcome applicants from our Armed Forces community and people from diverse backgrounds and identities.

Senior HR Business Partner (Head Office) 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity Based in London (3 days in office) We are looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to join our friendly and dynamic team here at Waterstones Head Office in London to cover a period of maternity leave for 12 months. You will be the strategic people partner to Head Office and ensure a value-added people service is provided which enhances business performance and puts people at the heart of our culture. The role is varied, working with a wide range of stake holders where you will be leading key projects to deliver business solutions in one meeting, to providing expert Employee Relations advice, we need someone who can be flexible and adaptable depending on business needs. You will work closely with the Head Office Director’s and senior leaders ensuring that HR are adding value to support business performance whilst reflecting our unique culture and ways of working, leading a team of three to support you in deliver for both Head Office and our Warehouse. What you will be doing • Work as part of the Senior HR team to develop plans and deliver HR Services that add value and support colleagues within the business ensuring effective team working across all areas., • Lead the HO HR team to provide a consistent and compliant HR/ER service to their business area, providing expertise and guidance on complex people situations and leading conversations as appropriate., • Work with the business to develop and deliver a plan for managers to feel empowered and confident to manage people issues., • Develop a HR plan for HO to drive value-add people initiatives that support delivery of our business results and are in line with Company culture, • Work as part of the HR leadership team to develop annual people plans to drive forward business improvements (for example Wellbeing, EDI, turnover, recruitment). Provide leadership on HR projects and monitor effective delivery on timelines and key success criteria as well as analysing data and trends to proactively drive the people agenda, • Develop and embed HR policies that are reflective of our culture whilst providing framework and guidance for managers to feel empowered leading their people and including up to date legislation, • Ongoing development of a performance culture ensuring managers are clear and consistent in leading and developing their people, • Continuously improve leadership and manager capability by challenging, influencing and supporting in a way that increases knowledge, understanding and ability to manage people effectively at all levels along with coaching and delivering bespoke training solutions., • Work with Senior Management to access the recruitment needs across functions, identifying skills gaps and developing succession plan., • Work collaboratively across the entire HR team, sharing knowledge to ensure a consistent approach across the company., • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the HR function by identifying better ways of working and driving efficiency, • Contribute to wider business retention and reward strategies for Head office. What we need from you • A down to earth, flexible and agile individual that will have strong influencing skills and the ability to build strong and effective relationships to deliver people solutions., • Significant experience working as a HRBP within a multi-site environment and a strong commercial acumen, preferably experience in retail and warehouse environments., • A passion and experience for Learning and Development would be advantageous., • Ability to lead a team, including developing and coaching team members to deliver high performance., • Broad generalist HR experience across all disciplines including policies, procedures, guidance tools and performance management, • Coaching and training experience to deliver bespoke training to all levels of management., • Ability to multitask and work autonomously., • Ability to communicate effectively and comfortably across all levels of the business., • Experience of developing HR plans and activity to meet business goals., • Delivery of people projects. Person Profile • A commercially astute individual that is considered and can work collaboratively building strong relationships, having the ability to influence at a senior level whilst working with ambiguity to deliver people focused solutions that meet business needs, • Inspiring and engaging people leadership/ management skills, • Pragmatic, adaptable, patient, approachable, resilient and strong listening skills to really partner the business, • Positive and proactive with confidence to establish credibility fast Why work for Waterstones? Waterstones is the cornerstone of bookselling across the UK and Ireland. Joining Waterstones means being an active part in a success story that began in 1982, and books are as popular now as the day we started. Trading across the UK, Ireland and Europe, we are present in over 290 shopping locations, where Waterstones continues to thrive, each year actively pursuing a programme of new bookshop openings. Online at Waterstones.com, we meanwhile mirror the essence of our bookshops, further showcasing the unique enthusiasm and knowledge of our booksellers. If you have the relevant experience, a passion for books along with a passion for people, this would be a great role for you. We would love to hear from you.

The Position We have a fantastic opportunity for a HR Business Partner to join the team on a full time, permanent basis. This role is remote working with regular travel to our Campuses in South-East region in Biggleswade, Colchester, Hindhead, Kenley, Maidstone and Swaffham. Skills and Experience: • Have experience within a busy generalist HR role and managing complex casework, • Have experience in a regulated sector with strong Trade Union presence, • Have up to date knowledge of employment law, making commercial HR decisions and knowledge of Data Protection and Confidentiality, • Be CIPD Level 7 qualified, Postgraduate level HR qualification or equivalent experience (5 years minimum), • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and application of HR and employment changes, • Set an example of positive personal integrity and professionalism, with positive, appropriate and effective communications and relationships at all levels, • Ensure the ethos, values and positive culture of OneSchool Global are maintained Why you’ll love working with us • A competitive salary, a staff laptop., • 25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, • Workplace pension scheme and Staff Referral scheme, • Supportive staff, and an involved community who are committed to improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals, • Excellent premises and well-equipped office space providing a modern and technologically advanced environment, • Dedicated and talented specialist employee who work together to continually build upon our high standards Key responsibilities: • To work in positive proactive collaboration with campus sites and senior teams to support the management and resolution of employee relations matters, • To deliver a full range of generalist HR services to allocated sites supporting all stages of the employment life cycle, • Deliver the regional and global HR strategy, through planning, creation and implementation of projects as and when assigned, • Engagement with campuses, through regular visits to the respective campus site, to develop close collaborative working with various stakeholders including Campus Principals, Line Managers, Campus senior teams, Campus Administration/Governance Teams, Regional Principals, Senior Directors and Management, • In conjunction with the HR Policy Lead review and update HR Policy and procedure working with others to ensure alignment in other areas of the organisation, • Write and present information briefings / reports on a range of HR related topics as and when required, • Manage a busy caseload of various complex casework and various HR related matters, • Attend sites on a regular basis to support the resolution of various HR matters or to deliver face to face meetings and updates, • Provide a comprehensive range of employee relations guidance, advice and support- grievance, disciplinary, absence, capability etc, • Proactively and closely support the management and resolution of all employment and HR related matters, in accordance with policy and legislation requirements, • Coach and support managers at all levels in all matters of managing staff on both informal and formal matters as required, • Providing advice and undertake a lead role in structural reviews and organisational change processes Providing management advice and assistance on policies, procedures, legislation and similar. About OSG OneSchool Global is one of the world’s largest, truly global schools, with over 8000 students, 120+ campuses and 2000 staff operating across 20 countries. Our innovative approach to education emphasises self-directed learning, where students take initiative and responsibility for their learning journey. In the UK, we have 25 campuses spanning across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Learn more Working with us: Campus Pages: Our Campuses | OneSchool Global Locations Worldwide Our values: If you have any questions or to arrange an informal conversation regarding the role, please email our Talent Acquisition Partner, Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online searches and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. e

My client who are a Global Insurance firm are looking to hire a HR Generalist to cover a 6 month maternity contract! As HR Generalist you will be responsible for supporting the UK HR and European agenda and working alongside Group HR on talent management; remuneration and benefits; training and development, culture and employee engagement. Human Resources Generalist duties: • Assisting the UK HR Manager with day-to-day HR administration as well as specific HR projects and annual processes, which could include the annual SMCR F&P process, culture initiatives, training and development, diversity and remuneration planning., • Responsibility for the onboarding of new joiners through our HRIS system, Workday, which includes issuing offer letters and contracts. Managing the reference checking process with Vero Screening, ensuring relevant checks undertaken for all new joiners and annual regulatory checks performed., • Responsibility for the offboarding process through our HRIS system, Workday, including exit interviews where appropriate, ensuring all relevant parties are informed of the details and the employee has a smooth exit from the business., • Updating Workday with any changes in compensation, job changes, one-time payments and general reporting., • Employee Relations: Guide & support with Performance Improvement Plans, Grievances & Disciplinaries., • Talent & Acquisition: Working closely with our T&A team in Amman, keeping them update to on any new hires & Interviewing alongside Managers for UK, Malta, Bermuda & Norway positions., • Support the payroll processes for UK, Bermuda, Norway & Malta, supporting the HR Assistant & payroll Manager in collating payroll input., • Provide support to the HR Manager in updating Handbooks as and when required. Ideal Candidate: • Insurance background an advantage – knowledge and experience of FCA and PRA regulation, • Excellent communicator and ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation, • Up to date knowledge of employment legislation

We are looking for an experienced HR Partner on a permanent basis to join our Human Resources team, working for an well known institution in South West London. This is a key role, responsible for delivering seamless people services across a portfolio of different stakeholders. You will work closely with senior leaders to provide expert advice, operational support, and strategic input to ensure compliance with employment law and best practice. As an HR Partner, you will lead on specialist areas of HR, embed consistent practices across the organisation, and manage complex casework. You will play a vital role in shaping effective people solutions that enhance organisational performance and staff experience. In this role you will : • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on all HR matters., • Oversee a portfolio of areas, ensuring consistent delivery of operational HR services., • Lead organisational change initiatives, including restructures, redundancy consultations, and TUPE., • Manage complex employee relations casework (disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence)., • Support workforce planning, recruitment strategies, and job evaluation processes., • Line manage nominated HR team members and ensure high-quality service delivery., • Contribute to the development and implementation of the People Strategy. As our new HR Partner, you will have: • CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience) with a strong HR generalist background., • Proven experience in an HR role within a complex, unionised environment., • Excellent knowledge of employment law and HR best practice., • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels., • Experience of leading organisational change and managing complex casework. In this role you will need to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week, on a flexible basis. If you would like to be considered for this role, please get in touch ASAP.

We’re on the hunt for a proactive, credible Senior HR Officer to join our Gordon Ramsay Restaurants People function, playing an integral role in delivering a best in class people experience, reporting into the Senior People Partner. This position will be based in our Support Office located in Wandsworth Road (London) with regular travel to Central London restaurants. This will be a hands-on generalist role that calls for someone who is comfortable with managing employee relations, end to end case management and advising our manager’s to support performance of our people. You’ll support the HR Business Partners with day-to-day People Operations; partnering and advising our Restaurant Management teams to ensure the embedding of effective, compliant and professional local HR practices. Key responsibilities: • Conduct thorough investigations into Employee Relations issues and provide timely and effective resolution of cases., • Upskill our management teams by delivering engaging and informative training sessions on HR processes., • Champion HR best practices by staying informed on industry standards, internally advocating for their adoption, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance and streamline HR processes, • People Analytics that will enable us to make smart, well-informed people-related business decisions aligned with the wider People Strategy., • Managing our HR reporting – case logs, trackers, trend reports and updates for leadership team, • Manage our HR Reporting by maintaining accurate and up-to-date case logs, trackers, and trend reports to generate regular updates for the leadership team, highlighting key HR metrics and trends., • Management of our People Systems (Fourth) to ensure all information is updated correctly ensuring proper usage at a local level and maintaining accurate data. About you: • Proven experience of working in a dynamic and fast-paced People Team within a multi-site high volume business, • Strong commercial acumen and possess a strong understanding of the business operation, • Make data-driven recommendations to enhance business performance., • Expertise in providing effective employee relations advice, case management and resolution of complex issues., • Effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders, including restaurant management teams, Senior Operations Teams and wider Support Office departments., • Ability to connect quickly and build positive relationships with our teams., • Strong coaching skills to develop and empower our teams at all levels, • Sharp numerical & analytical skills to drive informed decision-making, ensuring precise and data-driven solutions, • Championing honesty and integrity as essential qualities, • Strong communication skills both written & verbal with the ability to confidently convey complex HR concepts in a clear and informative way., • A passion for restaurants, food and hospitality and an understanding of the unique challenges as part of a fast paced people team within the sector What we offer you: • Competitive Pay Rate, • Wage stream employer-Employees can access up to 50% of wages before payday, • Work with and learn from extraordinary culinary and front-of house talent in a diverse, energizing and professional restaurant environment, • A fantastic 50% staff discount on food and drink in UK restaurants, • 50% discount on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses for you and Friends & Family, • Preferential Room Rates at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants partner hotels, • MYNDUP - you can get up to 2 hours a month free, anonymous mental health support & wellbeing, counselling or therapy, • Lunch provided at Office Locations and in Restaurants If you have a passion for hospitality and are looking to develop your career in a best-in-class global restaurant group, we would love to hear from you. We do receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact those who have been successful in moving to the next stage of the recruitment process. At Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, we are driven to be an inclusive employer, we are devoted to creating an environment where our amazing teams can thrive, and our aim is to put people at the heart of everything we do. We want our teams to be their authentic self and we truly celebrate diversity in every sense. We are successful at what we do by cultivating talented teams with diverse skills & backgrounds. Everyone is welcome in our Gordon Ramsay Restaurants family. As we continue to grow and build the business, we are committed to putting diversity, equality, and inclusion at the forefront.

A dynamic and prestigious professional services company based in the heart of the City of London are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join their friendly team in this newly created role. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, growing business where you can bring your whole self to work and feel genuinely supported. As a trusted operational partner, the successful candidate will be aligning HR strategy with the business needs, providing expert advice, supporting the employee lifecycle processes and contributing to an inclusive, high-performance culture. Key to the success of this role will be the development of capability in policies, processes, and procedures being assessed and continuously improved, the embedding of the new HR Information System (HRIS), developing HR reporting, coaching and mentoring leaders and managers. The main focus of the role will include: • Providing coaching, guidance and support to managers and leaders on all aspects of people management including performance, talent, succession, engagement, wellbeing, reward and development., • Managing employee relations matters: advise on policy, contracts, disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance issues, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and internal policy., • Designing, implement and monitor HR metrics and dashboards to measure impact, inform stakeholders and drive continuous improvement., • Supporting recruitment and onboarding processes to ensure talent attraction and a positive entry experience., • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of employment law, HR best practice, sector trends and ensure our HR practices remain compliant., • Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of HR systems, processes and ways of working., • Adopting a continuous improvement mindset both personally, for the department and for the wider business and support others on their journey of development. To succeed in this role, the individual will need: • CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent), • Proven experience in a similar generalist role, for a smaller organisation, is essential, • Excellent knowledge of HR practices and UK employment law, • Excellent attention to detail, • Outstanding communication and organisational skills with ability to build credibility and trust at all levels, • Analytical mindset, able to use HR data, metrics and insights to drive decisions and improvements, • Previous experience facilitating HR related training sessions would be an advantage, • Payroll knowledge, • Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism This is an excellent opportunity for someone with broad generalist HR experience who’s looking to join a friendly, supportive team in a business that values its people. You’ll enjoy a varied workload across a wide range of tasks within a company that’s performing well and committed to creating an inclusive, stable environment. The successful candidate will benefit from a generous package, including 28 days’ holiday and hybrid working. APPLY TODAY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION!

7–HRM/SDFA Human Resources Manager Executive Search Central London Hybrid Structure, 9am – 6pm FTC until January 2027 Competitive Salary – c.70-100k Start ASAP About the Client: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing global executive search and consulting firm as a key role within their People team. You will be joining a collaborative, fast-paced London office on a fixed-term basis as they embark on a period of huge growth. About the Role: VWA have worked with this exciting firm for over 10 years and are recruiting a Human Resources Manager role sitting within the expanding People team. The role will report directly into the Chief People Officer in the US, allowing for fantastic exposure. You will work with leaders and other team members on a wide variety of people-related initiatives. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Provide HR expertise to the executive search team by addressing workplace concerns and guiding managers through performance, behaviour, and team dynamic challenges., • Work with leaders to drive meaningful performance discussions, objective setting, and feedback., • Facilitate improvement initiatives and leverage insights to boost team productivity and engagement., • Partner with HR Operations to deliver seamless employee lifecycle activities from hire to exit, including compensation adjustments and structural changes., • Ensure accuracy in HR data management and help enhance internal tools and procedures., • Uphold compliance with employment legislation, company guidelines, and ethical practices., • Contribute to organisation-wide People & Culture projects and participate in recurring activities like annual reviews, talent assessments, and pay cycles. Candidate Specification: • Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or a similar field., • Demonstrable experience as an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner, ideally within professional services, executive search, consulting environments or other high-velocity corporate settings dealing with employee relations issues and having a specific focus on compliance., • Strong grasp of employment law, compliance requirements and core HR lifecycle processes., • Skilled at navigation between big-picture HR strategy and day-to-day operational needs., • Brilliant communication and relationship management capabilities., • Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and exercise sound judgement., • Experience working with HRIS software and HR documentation practices. Additional Information: • Competitive salary – c. 70-100k., • Hours are 9am – 6pm – due to the international nature of the role, flexibility outside core hours is required., • Hybrid structure., • FTC for until January 2027, ideally starting ASAP – either this side of Christmas or in January., • An exciting opportunity to join a private equity–backed business with an ambitious growth plan., • A great chance to become part of a friendly, welcoming team., • Benefits and working-from-home arrangements are being updated. If this exciting HR Manager role appeals to you, apply today!

The role Position: Senior HR Business Partner Contract type: Permanent / Full Time Reporting to: HR Director Location: London - Office based 5 days per week Overview of role As Senior HR Business Partner, you will act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to senior leadership, supporting the HR Director in shaping and executing the people strategy across Zodiac Maritime. This pivotal “number two” role will lead the delivery of key people initiatives, driving organisational change, performance excellence, and employee engagement across an operationally diverse business. You will translate business priorities into practical, people-focused solutions that build capability, strengthen culture, and deliver measurable impact aligned with Zodiac Maritime’s strategic objectives. Key responsibilities and primary deliverables Strategic HR Leadership • Partner with senior leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives, enabling delivery of commercial and operational goals., • Support the HR Director in designing and executing the people strategy, driving engagement, capability, and high performance., • Lead workforce planning and organisational design initiatives to ensure optimal structures, role clarity, and capability for future growth., • Use people analytics and HR metrics to surface insights, track trends, anticipate workforce risks, and measure the ROI of HR initiatives., • Champion and influence cultural and organisational change programmes that enhance agility, efficiency, and alignment with business values. Talent, Learning & Development • Support delivery of the company’s talent and succession strategy, ensuring strong leadership pipelines and capability across key functions., • Partner with leaders to identify and address skill gaps through targeted development and learning programmes., • Drive proactive recruitment and onboarding practices that attract and retain top talent across the global organisation., • Embed a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous development through effective coaching and feedback. Performance Management • Support implementation and continuous improvement of the company’s performance management framework to drive accountability and results., • Work with department heads to align KPIs, objectives, and measures with strategic priorities, fostering a high-performance mindset and ensuring performance outcomes inform talent and reward decisions., • Promote a culture of accountability, feedback, and continuous improvement through clear objectives, meaningful feedback, and ongoing development., • Change & Organisational Effectiveness, • Lead and support organisational change and transformation projects, ensuring clear communication, employee engagement, and business continuity., • Develop and drive strategies that strengthen resilience, adaptability, and a positive change culture., • Coach and equip leaders to effectively lead teams through transition and change. Employee Relations • Provide expert advice and guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance with UK and international employment law., • Lead or support complex ER cases and investigations, balancing risk management with a pragmatic business approach., • Build leadership capability in employee engagement, performance management, and conflict resolution., • Policy Development & Compliance, • Review, develop, and implement HR policies that reflect business culture, evolving legislation, and best practice., • Ensure adherence to employment law, regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards. Skills Profile Relevant experience & education • Significant HR business partnering or senior generalist experience within complex, international organisations (ideally in shipping, logistics, energy, or other asset-intensive sectors)., • Degree in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, or Business Management is preferred., • Proven track record of designing and delivering strategic people initiatives across talent, performance, organisational design, and change management., • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate business priorities into practical, outcome-focused people strategies., • Sound knowledge of UK employment law, with exposure to international employment practices and global HR governance., • High level of data literacy and digital confidence, with experience leveraging HR analytics, technology, and AI-driven insights to inform decisions and optimise people practices., • Demonstrated ability to build credibility and trusted partnerships with senior leaders and line managers, particularly in fast-moving and high-change environments., • Resilient and hands-on approach — comfortable operating strategically while willing to roll up sleeves to see plans through to delivery., • Strong problem-solving, prioritisation, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a lean, agile environment., • Ongoing curiosity and awareness of emerging HR trends including digital transformation, AI in the workplace, and the evolving nature of work. Regrettably, due to the high volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

People Business Partner Introduction This large-scale online retail business operates at pace, with people strategy playing a central role in its continued growth and evolution. This role sits close to senior leadership, shaping culture, capability, and performance across a complex, high-volume environment. Role Overview: • Location: London - Hybrid 3 days onsite, • Package: up to £80,000 + benefits, • Industry: Online Retail / E-commerce What You’ll Be Doing: • Partnering executives and senior leaders to align people strategy with commercial goals, • Acting as a trusted advisor, offering pragmatic, risk-aware guidance across the employee lifecycle, • Developing and delivering people plans that support performance, engagement, and organisational change, • Leading workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development across functional areas, • Driving organisational design and large-scale change initiatives alongside finance and legal stakeholders, • Coaching and challenging leaders to build strong management capability and consistent people practices, • Using data and insight to inform decisions around resource planning, engagement, and capability, • Working closely with centres of expertise across ER, reward, L&D, and recruitment, • Supporting complex employee relations matters with a commercial and compliant approach, • Championing values, behaviours, and culture through people-led initiatives Main Skills Needed: • Strong background in a People Business Partner or HR consulting role within a fast-paced business, • Confident influencing and stakeholder management skills at senior leadership level, • Broad, up-to-date generalist HR knowledge including ER, performance, reward, and change, • Experience coaching leaders through complex people and employment law issues, • Ability to analyse data and turn insight into clear, practical action, • Track record of building and delivering people plans, talent strategies, and succession frameworks What’s in It for You: • A genuinely strategic role with visibility and influence at senior level, • The chance to shape culture and capability within a large, well-known online retail environment, • A collaborative people function that values commercial thinking and pragmatism, • Hybrid working with London-based leadership exposure, • Ongoing development and clear long-term career progression Call to Action: Careers move fast. Let’s make sure yours is heading the right way. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. By applying you are confirming you are happy to be added to the Addition Solutions mailing list regarding future suitable positions. You can opt out of this at any time simply by contacting one of our consultants.

People & Culture (P&C) Business Partner 6-Month Fixed Term Contract Location: London – Canary Wharf (Hybrid) We are seeking an experienced People & Culture Business Partner to join our team on a 6-month fixed term contract. This role will support the delivery of people strategies and plans across the full commercial lifecycle (win, operate, grow, retain), partnering closely with business leaders to embed effective People & Culture solutions. Key Responsibilities • Execute People & Culture strategies and people plans within assigned business areas, • Design, develop and implement P&C solutions to address business needs and identified risks, • Deliver people solutions across the commercial lifecycle, • Partner with P&C Strategic Partners and Centres of Excellence to embed sustainable change, • Lead organisational design and restructure activity, • Manage people projects and change initiatives, • Provide expert guidance on policies, procedures and UK employment law, • Manage complex employee relations cases, including escalations, TUPE and union engagement, • Coach and advise leaders and managers to promote positive employee relations, • Attend operational and P&C meetings as required, • Support and develop members of the People & Culture team Role Split • 50% People Solutions, • 50% People Advisory Skills, Experience & Qualifications • Strong HR generalist background, ideally within a B2B or multi-site environment, • Degree educated and/or CIPD qualified, • In-depth knowledge of UK employment legislation, • Experience with TUPE, union engagement and complex ER casework, • Proven experience in organisational design, restructures and change management, • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, • Excellent communication, coaching and problem-solving capability Reporting Line • Reports to: Head of People & Culture Key Outcomes & Measures • Successful embedding of People & Culture solutions, • Attraction, retention and succession outcomes, • eNPS improvement, • Effective case management and reduced escalations, • Promotion of a diverse, inclusive and safety-first culture If you are an experienced P&C Business Partner available for a fixed-term contract and able to operate in a fast-paced, commercial environment, we would welcome your application.

Introduction: Ant International powers the future of global commerce with digital innovation for everyone and every business to thrive. In close collaboration with partners, we support merchants of all sizes worldwide to realize their growth aspirations through a comprehensive range of tech-driven digital payment and financial services solutions. Ant International strives to become the most trusted digital services connector to achieve sustainable growth of global commerce. With a focus on Travel, Trade, Technology, and Talent, Ant International is committed to enhancing the digital mindset and capacities of businesses worldwide. Through fostering collaborative efforts with partners, we are driving responsible innovation and increase market accessibility for global SMEs. We do so across our 4 key businesses: Alipay+, Antom, WorldFirst and ANEXT Bank. We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and proactive HR Operations Specialist to support our growing EMEA region. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of HR services across the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be a process expert, passionate about data integrity, and committed to providing an exceptional employee experience. You will act as the first point of contact for HR inquiries and manage core HR processes for the EMEA team. What you’ll do: • HR Administration & Data Management: • Serve as the primary administrator for the HRIS (Ant HR systems) for EMEA employees, ensuring data accuracy and integrity., • Manage the entire employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contract changes and offboarding., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic employee records and files in compliance with local data protection laws (e.g., GDPR)., • Prepare and process HR documentation, such as employment contracts, amendment letters, and reference letters. • Employee Lifecycle Support: • Execute a seamless onboarding process for new hires in the region, including system setup, orientation coordination, and first-day support., • Manage offboarding procedures, including exit interviews, system deactivation, and final settlement calculations., • Support benefits administration, including enrollment, changes, and liaison with benefits providers across various countries., • Handle employee queries regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs, providing timely and accurate resolution. • Process Improvement: • Identify opportunities to streamline HR operational processes and improve efficiency., • Develop and update documentation for HR processes and workflows (SOPs)., • Participate in regional and global HR projects, such as system implementations or policy harmonization. What we’re looking for: • Proven experience (3+ years) in an HR Operations, HR Generalist, or HR Administrator role with a focus on EMEA., • Hands-on experience with a HRIS (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM) is required., • Solid understanding of HR best practices and employment laws in at least one EMEA country; multi-country exposure is a strong advantage. • Experience in a fast-paced, technology-driven or multinational company., • Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and confidentiality., • High degree of professionalism and customer-service orientation., • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment., • Self-starter with a proactive approach and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Are you a talented People Business Partner looking for a new challenge working for a fantastic national charity? I am excited to be partnering with the UK’s leading domestic abuse charity, to recruit an experienced and values-driven People Business Partner. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a mission led organisation and support the development of a high performing, inclusive workplace. This position is mainly remote with very occasional attendance to their Head Office in central London. You will be part of a small but friendly and supportive HR team. This is an operational HR opportunity paying a salary of £40,080. The role will report into the Senior People Business Partner, who is fantastic at developing their direct reports and allowing them to grow in their role. The successful candidate will act as a trusted HR advisor to designated teams, supporting a wide range of employee relations issues, recruitment activity, organisational change, and policy development. Some of the key responsibilities of this People Business Partner role include: • Business partnering with key directorates, understanding their unique needs and delivering tailored people solutions, • Providing expert support across employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance, • Managing and supporting recruitment processes in line with safer recruitment practices, • Advising on and implementing organisational change processes, including TUPE transfers, • Coaching and supporting managers in day-to-day HR matters and long-term people development, • Supporting onboarding, induction and HR project delivery, • Contributing to policy reviews, system improvements, and reporting processes, • Championing the organisations values, including equity, diversity, and inclusion The ideal candidate will be a proven HR generalist, ideally with experience from working in the charity sector, along with a strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, a proactive, solutions-focused approach, and experience in managing or mentoring others. A values-driven mindset and a strong commitment EDI is essential. It would be very advantageous for the People Business Partner to be CIPD qualified (or have the equivalent experience). This is a unique opportunity to work for a sector leading organisation with a powerful social mission. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward thinking People & Culture team, where your work directly contributes to improving the lives of women and children experiencing domestic abuse. The interview process will involve a two-stage interview process with both interviews being held over MS Teams. If you’re an experienced HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the not-for-profit sector, please get in touch.

HR Business Partner- MAT 12MFTC Technology & Data £100,000 + Benefits London (3 days in office) Middlemore have partnered exclusively with a market leading Financial services firm to lead on the search for a HR Business Partner to join their established, close-knit team for a 12month maternity contract. As the HR Business Partner, you will be responsible for a client group of c.300 FTE across Technology, Claims, Data and Operations. The HR team are very well established and well-integrated within the business, so this often results in a high volume of day-to-day hands-on activity across Employee Relations, People and L&D. The business has an excellent COE so this role will have a generalist remit, but you will gain exposure to adhoc HR projects. The ideal candidate will have a solid background operating in a Business partner capacity and will enjoy building and nurturing stakeholder relationships across the business. Key priorities will include: • Partner the Tech, Data, Claims, and Operations leadership teams (approx. 170 Tech, 80 Claims, 50 Ops)., • Support a UK and India (small FTE) split workforce, ensuring one-team culture and cohesion as the India hub continues to grow (expected to double headcount next year)., • Provide strategic HR partnership to leaders and EC members with coaching, challenging, and shaping decisions with a long-term, organisational lens rather than purely transactional focus., • Lead or support organisation design, workforce planning, and headcount optimisation, managing fixed cost challenges and workforce agility., • Manage complex employee relations activity (disciplinaries, grievances, investigations) in line with cultural principles and regulatory frameworks (SMCR, non-financial misconduct)., • Drive talent, progression, and development planning within Tech and Data, balancing fast-moving career expectations and retention needs in a competitive talent market., • Act as a trusted adviser and culture ambassador, modelling curiosity, challenge, and commercial pragmatism. What you will need: • HR Business Partner experience - including recruitment, partnering with managers, handling employee queries, supporting on projects, enabling leaders to deliver on their functional strategies, internal mobility, Employee Relations, Culture and Conduct etc., • Experience supporting a centre of excellence & own client groups across technology, • Insurance experience would be advantageous for this hire, • HRIS knowledge would be advantageous If this position is of interest, then please share an updated cv with or apply following the link.

HR Business Partner North West London 12 month FTC Up to £50,000 per annum We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a dynamic, fast-paced organisation and play a key role in shaping and delivering a high-impact people strategy. You will partner with senior leaders across multiple sites/functions, providing expert HR guidance that supports commercial goals, enhances colleague experience, and drives long-term organisational success. About the Role: As an HR Business Partner, you will act as a strategic advisor to managers and leaders, aligning people plans with business priorities. This is a hands-on, solutions-focused role requiring strong relationship management, commercial awareness, and the ability to influence at all levels. Key Responsibilities: • Work closely with leaders to translate business needs into clear and effective people initiatives., • Use HR data (e.g., turnover, absence, performance) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities., • Provide insight-led recommendations that balance commercial outcomes with a great colleague experience., • Act as a trusted advisor to managers on HR matters, building credibility across a diverse, multi-site operation., • Influence decisions and drive alignment across departments and stakeholder groups., • Foster strong, collaborative working relationships across HR and the wider organisation., • Lead or support organisational change projects, restructures, system implementations, and cultural initiatives., • Develop and execute communication and change plans that ensure smooth transitions., • Promote inclusion, wellbeing, and positive working practices., • Coach and support managers to build confidence in handling performance, ER, and people management., • Work with L&D/Talent teams to identify capability gaps and support appropriate development solutions., • Support workforce planning, succession, and talent development to ensure the right skills and capacity for the future., • Develop practical retention and talent strategies., • Use people insights to anticipate challenges and recommend sustainable solutions., • Provide pragmatic, legally compliant HR advice on a range of employee relations issues., • Diagnose root causes of people challenges and implement effective, data-led solutions., • CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)., • Strong HR generalist background, ideally in a fast-paced, multi-site or customer-focused environment., • Solid understanding of UK employment law., • Experience leading HR initiatives and contributing to wider people strategies., • Proven experience in change management (e.g., restructures, TUPE, transformation).

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for an exciting opportunity to lead and shape people strategies in a dynamic, fast-paced and values driven environment? We are seeking a Senior People Manager to join our People Team on a permanent basis for one of our non-profit clients based in central London. As a Senior People Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality people solutions, operational excellence, and exceptional client service across the organisation. Reporting to the Head of Talent & People Operations, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to implement the People Strategy, drive employee engagement, and foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. This role offers autonomy, creativity, and the opportunity to lead HR projects, manage employee relations, oversee recruitment and onboarding, and shape learning and development initiatives. You will also take ownership of payroll administration, employee benefits, and reward and recognition programs, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practices. Key Responsibilities: • Collaborate with the Head and Director of People to implement the People Strategy and lead HR projects., • Provide expert advice and support to leaders and employees on HR policies, employee relations, and performance management., • Manage recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes to ensure a seamless employee experience., • Oversee learning and development activities, including training programs and leadership development., • Administer payroll and employee benefits, ensuring accuracy and compliance., • Lead policy development and review to ensure progressive and inclusive practices., • Manage employee relations issues, including discipline, grievances, and performance, with confidentiality and professionalism., • Supervise and coach team members, including a People Advisor and People Officers. You will bring: • CIPD qualification ideally at Level 7 and extensive generalist HR experience., • Strong knowledge of employment law, GDPR, and HR systems., • Proven track record in policy development, employee relations, and people management., • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills., • A positive attitude, commitment to quality, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. This role offers a central London office location and hybrid working arrangements. Salary c£48,000 pa.

People & Culture Manager - Retail Location: Hybrid (London EC1N 8LS) We're looking for a passionate and forward-thinking People & Culture Manager to join one of our Neve Jewels brands. If you’re driven by building inspiring workplace cultures, enhancing employee experiences, and leading high-impact HR initiatives, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. What You’ll Be Doing • Lead and develop our workplace culture, aligning policies and initiatives to inspire connection, motivation, and excellence, • Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including pre-boarding, onboarding, and offboarding, to ensure seamless, values-driven experiences, • Support leadership in shaping competitive pay structures, perks, and benefits that attract and retain top talent, • Spearhead the implementation of a new HRIS system to streamline operations and drive innovation, • Identify team development needs and deliver training programs that foster growth and engagement, • Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring our workplace is welcoming, safe, and empowering for all, • Lead employee engagement initiatives, team-building activities, and recognition programs that celebrate success What We’re Looking For • 4+ years of experience in a generalist HR role, ideally in retail or hospitality environments, • Proven experience in employee relations, including disciplinary and grievance processes, • Strong leadership and people management skills (previous management experience is a plus), • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for driving positive change, • A cultural ambassador who thrives on building engaged, high-performing teams, • A degree in HR, Business, or a related field is welcome but not essential, • Passionate about people, purpose-driven, and excited to shape what’s next Why You’ll Love Working With Us • Work directly with our Chief of People and lead a growing team of Talent Acquisition Consultants, • Play a key role in a fast-growing, values-led business where people come first, • Influence strategy and make a meaningful impact across every stage of the employee journey Benefits • Additional leave and bereavement leave, • Casual dress and company events, • Company pension and employee discounts, • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, • Health & wellbeing programme, • Private dental and medical insurance, • Referral programme Schedule • 8-hour shift, • Monday to Friday, • Flexitime and holidays, • Hybrid working available

Human Resources Business Partner UK Law Firm London (City) Hybrid - 3 days in the office With around 450 people under one roof, the firm is big enough to have a real presence, yet small enough for you to build strong relationships and be recognised for your contribution. You’ll be joining a small, highly regarded HR team, reporting directly to the Head of HR. They have specialists covering Recruitment, L&D, and D&I, so this will be a true generalist business partnering role, alongside two other HRBPs. You will look after your own group of employees, while also being a trusted member of the team, guiding and supporting some of the more junior team members. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with the business and have a real chance to shape how people are supported and developed over the months and years ahead. What makes this firm different? • A supportive, down-to-earth culture., • Real flexibility (it’s how they work, not just a policy)., • A genuine commitment to inclusion., • A place where people stay because they feel valued., • With everyone under one roof, it just feels different — more collaborative, more connected. It’s easy to build meaningful relationships, partners will know your name, and you’ll become part of their story. And it’s an impressive story to be part of. A genuinely great place to work, where people truly come first. You can apply in seconds - no CV needed upfront (we’ll sort that later).

🌍 HR Generalist | International Scope Are you an adaptable HR professional who enjoys working across borders and supporting diverse teams? An international organisation is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join its fast-paced people function, supporting employees across multiple global regions. This is a broad, hands-on role where you’ll contribute across the employee lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding to payroll support, benefits, and employee engagement. You’ll work closely with leaders and employees, acting as a trusted point of contact while helping to ensure smooth, compliant, and people-focused HR operations. If you thrive in a dynamic environment that values ownership, discretion, and continuous improvement, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact. 🔍 The Role (High-Level Overview) • Support recruitment activity, onboarding, and employee transitions across multiple regions., • Partner with managers to support hiring processes and workforce needs., • Assist with payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and timeliness., • Provide day-to-day HR support to employees, acting as a first point of contact., • Maintain accurate employee records and support core HR processes., • Contribute to performance, reward, learning, and employee engagement activities., • Support international HR coordination, reporting, and data accuracy., • Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to improve processes and employee experience. 🧠 About You • Experience working in a generalist HR role, ideally within an international or multi-country environment., • A solid understanding of core HR operations, with exposure to payroll and benefits support., • Highly organised, detail-focused, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities., • Strong communication skills with the confidence to work across cultures and regions., • Proficient with common office and HR systems and quick to learn new tools., • Discreet, professional, and trusted to handle sensitive information. 🌟 Why Consider This Opportunity? • Join a globally connected organisation with a collaborative culture., • Gain exposure to international HR operations and diverse employee groups., • A role with breadth, variety, and real ownership., • Opportunity to grow and develop within a supportive HR team. Ready to take the next step? Apply now to play a key role in supporting people and teams across an international business.

This is a fixed-term contract of up to 12 months in duration Location 3 days per week on-site at Beaverworld, Ponders End, EN3 7SR A Bit About Us Beavertown began life in a tiny BBQ joint in Haggerston, North London. In 2020 we opened BEAVERWORLD, our Out of this World brewery & mothership in Ponders End. Alongside our 2nd site in Tottenham Hale and our micro-brewery at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium we have the capacity to brew a staggering amount of pints every year. Now, we’re happily brewing loads of great beer - for everyone to enjoy - anywhere in the universe...although tastes best when drank on Earth. So, if you’re after some tasty beer with a difference you’ve come to the right place. The Role Fancy joining an innovative company where you’ll have a fast-paced, action-packed Generalist role? In this role, you’ll be at the heart of everything, from employee relations and organisational change all the way through to benefits, payroll, and all the bits in between too. With your commercial mindset and natural gravitas, you’ll partner closely with senior leaders, guiding them through transformation while keeping business as usual HR initiatives running smoothly. What You’ll Be Doing • Manager and Employee Support – Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, covering areas such as performance management, grievances, sickness, and absence management, etc., • Policy Development & Training – Develop and refresh HR policies such as paternity, maternity, parental leave, etc. ensuring that employees are well-informed and confident in applying them, • Manager Capability Building – Design and deliver engaging workshops to upskill managers and strengthen their knowledge across the business, • Employee Relations – Support People Partners complex ER cases, particularly those unique to the manufacturing environment, with professionalism and care, • DEI and Belonging Advocacy – Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the whole organisation, • HR Project Support – Contribute to cross-functional HR projects and strategic initiatives that drive business impact., • Benchmarking and Insights – Support benchmarking activities to inform decision-making and enhance HR practices, • Data and Reporting – Utilise tools such as SuccessFactors, Moore Pay, Excel, and Power BI to generate meaningful HR reports and insights, • Compliance - Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and adhere to compliance and principles such as GDPR, among others What You’ll Bring To Us • Previous experience operating at Senior People Advisor level where you’ve provided HR Generalist support from employee all the way up to Senior Managers, • Previous experience leading Manager Workshops / L&D, • Evidence of using initiative and instigating change, • Proficiency in HR systems, preferably SuccessFactors What’s In It For You • Discounts on Beavertown beer and goodies, • Discretionary bonus, • 25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays plus a day off to celebrate your birthday, • 2 days off every year for volunteering, • Private healthcare, • Company pension, • Life Assurance (x3) and Group Income Protection, • Team and company social events including monthly lunch

We’re delighted to be working with a vibrant, multi-site hospitality business that’s passionate about its people, culture, and growth. They’re looking for an experienced People Business Partner to join their team and play a key role in shaping the people strategy across their restaurants and support functions. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, service-led environment and wants to make a tangible impact across a growing, people-first organisation. The Role As the People Business Partner, you’ll work closely with both Operations and Head Office teams to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused HR service. You’ll lead on people initiatives that drive performance, engagement, and development while ensuring consistency and compliance across all sites. Key Responsibilities • Partner with senior leaders to design and deliver people plans that support business goals., • Coach and empower managers through employee relations, performance, and engagement challenges., • Manage and resolve ER cases with confidence and fairness., • Champion a culture of inclusion, recognition, and wellbeing., • Support recruitment and succession planning to ensure strong leadership pipelines., • Deliver engaging training and development initiatives., • Use people data and insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement. What We’re Looking For • Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist within a multi-site hospitality, retail, or service sector., • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practice., • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills., • Commercially aware, proactive, and organised with the ability to work at pace., • Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office tools., • CIPD Level 5 (or above) qualification preferred. The Opportunity This is an exciting chance to join a forward-thinking hospitality brand that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. You’ll have the autonomy to influence real change and the support to grow your career within an ambitious, people-led business.

HR Generalist – Join a People Team with Rhythm, Energy & Heart Full-time • UK-based • A role with real purpose and real vibe Hybrid two days a month in the office Are you the kind of HR professional who brings the energy, connects with people effortlessly, and loves working in a culture that feels more community than corporate? Do you thrive in a place where collaboration is the baseline, creativity is encouraged, and employee experience is front and centre? If you’re nodding along — you might be exactly who we’re looking for. We’re partnering with a dynamic, culture-led organisation with a creative, dance-music-infused spirit to find an HR Generalist who’s as passionate about people as they are about building a workplace that truly moves in rhythm. Why This Opportunity Hits Different This is not your typical HR role. You’ll be joining an organisation guided by values rooted in Respect, Humility, and Trust — a place that celebrates individuality, embraces diversity, and believes people do their best work when they feel supported, empowered, and free to be themselves. The HR team you’ll join is warm, collaborative, and genuinely passionate about doing good work the right way. Your ideas will be heard. Your voice will matter. Your impact will be felt. What You’ll Be Owning Think of this role like being at the heart of the mix: a balance of HR operations, employee experience, culture-building, and advisory support. HR Partnering & Advisory • Coach and support managers with confidence and clarity, • Guide on ER, performance, and conduct matters, • Help shape and refine HR policies, • Ensure fair, consistent, well-documented ER support Employee Experience & Culture • Drive engagement initiatives and action planning, • Champion wellbeing, recognition, and inclusion programs, • Explore feedback trends and contribute to cultural evolution, • Support communication around change and people initiatives Performance, Learning & Development • Help roll out performance frameworks, • Support managers with development plans, • Assist with identifying training needs and L&D activities HR Operations, Payroll & Benefits • Keep everyday HR processes smooth, compliant, and efficient, • Maintain HR systems and ensure data accuracy, • Support payroll, benefits admin, renewals, and employee enrolments, • Keep managers up to speed on employment law updates Projects & Continuous Improvement • Assist with HR system enhancements and policy refreshes, • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, • Contribute to best-practice HR documentation What You Bring to the Mix • 3–5 years’ experience in a Generalist HR role, • Strong grounding in ER, performance, HR ops, and compliance, • Experience supporting UK teams (European exposure = bonus points), • Confident communicator with the ability to coach and influence, • Proactive, solutions-led approach, • CIPD Level 3 (Level 5 desirable), • And most importantly: a warm, collaborative, people-centric personality A Culture That Welcomes Everyone This organisation doesn’t just talk about diversity — they live it. They celebrate individual backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels seen, respected, and supported. Ready to Bring Your HR Talent to a Team with Real Vibe? If you’re excited by variety, motivated by human connection, and want to join a team where you can make a real difference — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.

My client, a multi-billion dollar AUM multi-strategy hedge fund is looking to hire an Associate HRBP (with a financial services background), to be based in their London office, to take ownership of the corporate functions business line as the firm undergoes a global geographical expansion. This is a newly created position which offers the hire an autonomous and high impact role, with the benefit of mentorship from senior members of the HR team as well as the C-Suite. Working directly with a HR Director that is creating people strategy for Technology and Non-Investment teams for the entire firm, the hire will step into a multi-faceted role, divided between leveraging one’s generalist skillset and scaling a learning curve by actively working on new change management and transformation projects, employee experience initiatives and helping adjust the firms organizational infrastructure as it continues to expand globally. The hire will step into a highly autonomous Business Partnering role, supporting the COO, CFO and CRO (as well as other members of the partnership board) to ensure that HR strategy is aligned with business growth objectives. The hire will be expected to leverage their strong generalist skillset managing all facets of the employee lifecycle and leading on cyclical processes including annual reviews, talent road mapping, performance management, and reviews. The hire will also take an active role in the firm’s push to make HR a more data driven function, leveraging new analytics and AI tools to track employee engagement metrics, compensation benchmarking and rolling out new talent and performance management frameworks. The hire will also take an active role in workforce planning for their business line and work with managers (established and first time) to boost employee retention, create development plans and explore potential improvements that may be made to existing HR processes from onboarding through to ER case management. The successful candidate must have 4 -8 years of experience as a HR Advisor / Employee Experience Specialist / HR Business Partner at a hedge fund, leading investment bank or asset manager with a strong generalist skillset, ability to work in a fast paced and scaling environment and have an exceptional academic background. This is the opportunity for HR Generalists / Jr Business Partners / Advisors with project experience to step into a crucial role that offers rapid progression, the opportunity to shape strategy and the chance to work with and learn from an industry leading HR Director. This is a business-critical role, so our client is committed to offering the successful candidate a strong increase on his/her current base and a year one target TC range of up to £175k (with flexibility for strong candidates depending on experience). The firm also offer a fantastic benefits package and a sign-on bonus to off-set any bonus incentive that the hire will be forgoing at this time of the year.

HR Caseworker – Wellbeing (12‑month FTC) Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum plus benefits Sector: Charity Location: London Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week, hybrid working Interviews: January 2026 Overview We are recruiting for a national charity based in central London for a 12-month fixed-term HR Caseworker – Wellbeing. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about supporting colleagues and promoting wellbeing in the workplace. The postholder will work within the HR/Wellbeing team to manage wellbeing casework, balancing procedural fairness with empathy, ensuring compliance with employment law, internal policies, and best practice. The role involves managing sensitive and complex wellbeing matters, maintaining accurate and confidential records, supporting financial and administrative processes, promoting wellbeing events and initiatives, and contributing to projects that deliver the charity’s broader wellbeing strategy. This is an excellent role for a confident, proactive HR professional who wants to make a real difference to colleague experience and organisational culture. Key Responsibilities Wellbeing Case Management • Provide advice and guidance to managers and colleagues on wellbeing and absence matters, ensuring legal compliance and compassionate handling., • Manage individual wellbeing and absence cases with professionalism and discretion., • Collaborate with HR colleagues to provide consistent, joined-up advice across the organisation., • Work with the Wellbeing Manager(s) to review, update, and maintain wellbeing policies and resources to ensure alignment with employment law and internal procedures., • Promote wellbeing policies and procedures and guide managers and staff in their use., • Support the development and enhancement of wellbeing resources according to agreed project plans., • Manage the shared wellbeing inbox, responding to routine queries and escalating sensitive or complex issues as appropriate., • Administer financial processes linked to wellbeing, including liaising with suppliers and the finance team., • Support, coordinate, and promote wellbeing events, workshops, and seminars alongside Wellbeing Managers and HR colleagues., • Contribute to initiatives that raise awareness of wellbeing and encourage a positive organisational culture. You will need • Degree-level education or equivalent., • Associate CIPD membership or working towards it (desirable)., • Strong knowledge of employment law and its application to HR and wellbeing case management., • Experience managing complex HR and wellbeing queries with tact and diplomacy., • Evidence of ongoing professional development in HR or wellbeing., • Strong generalist HR administration skills and experience in project delivery., • Ability to develop clear guidance materials and information resources., • Confidence in adapting content for intranet/website use., • High attention to detail and strong data management skills., • Genuine interest in workplace wellbeing and its impact on colleagues., • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills., • Strong organisational and planning skills, able to manage competing priorities., • High proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)., • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion., • A collaborative, flexible, and proactive approach to work., • Professionalism, positivity, and commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Application If you have the skills and experience required for this role, please submit your CV for immediate review.

Alexander Lloyd are delighted to be supporting a Global Professional services firm, on the recruitment of an Employee Relations Lead for a 6m FTC. This role (reporting directly into the HRD) will be responsible for leading the team of 13 ER specialists. You will develop and implement the ER strategy, provide direction and support to the ER team and the wider business, Over see the more senior level complex cases, ensure the ER function delivers in a timely manner, over see the teams development and much more. This role will suit an experienced ER professional from a global complex matrix organisation. You will need to showcase previous experience of managing a large team and have the ability/skills to execute the ER strategy. You will have / need: • Previous experience leading a large ER team, • Ability to create and implement ER strategy, • Experience in a global, complex, matrix, regulated organisation, • Specialist in ER (not a generalist wanting to specialise), • Ability to build strong relationships quickly, • Hands on with ER when needed, • Ability to start within the next few weeks and hit the ground running This role offers excellent hybrid working - 2 days office (London) and 3 from home Please quote 52072 when calling Martin at Alexander Lloyd or email them at . This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd Human Resources Recruitment Solutions is the leading recruiter for HR Director, Manager, Business Partner, Learning & Development, Internal Communications, Talent Acquisition and Reward opportunities across Surrey, Sussex, Kent and London. Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.

Senior HR Business Partner - City Law Firm, London / Hybrid - up to £83k + benefits Our client, a leading City Law Firm, is looking for a CIPD qualified Senior HR Business Partner / HR Manager, preferably with a legal or professional services background, to join their HR department. Reporting to the Head of HR, the Senior HR Business Partner will provide a full range of generalist HR and strategic and operational BP support, working closely with an allocated practice area and business support teams. Acting as a trusted advisor, the Human Resources / People BP will provide support and advice to client groups on matters such as change management, organisational design, talent management, ER and performance management. As a CIPD qualified professional, you will be comfortable providing advice and guidance to internal clients and you will know how to add value to the HR team. You will need to have both operational and strategic experience and be able to demonstrate working with senior management on a range of HR and ER issues. The ability to gain trust and confidence quickly is paramount, as is the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, passionate and commercially minded individual who is keen to immerse themselves in the HR team. Opportunity: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive law firm in a challenging and rewarding role. Our client is offering a competitive salary and benefits package, together with hybrid working (2-3 days in the office per week). Key responsibilities as the HR Business Partner will include: • Developing effective working relationships with partners and line managers, providing professional HR advice, guidance, coaching and support, • Providing trusted support and advice to busy practice areas on strategy and operational HR matters, • Providing sound advice and guidance to line managers in dealing with complex ER matters, • Managing discipline and grievance issues, • Developing, implementing and maintaining HR policies, procedures, guidance and systems, • Leading and developing projects to support HR and wider firm strategies, • Assisting in evaluating training and development requirements, • Assisting in forecasting and managing HR budget, • Assisting the Head of HR with the annual salary review, • Undertaking annual salary and benefits benchmarking, • Supporting the Talent Acquisition and Talent Development teams with initiatives and activities, • Direct management and development of HR team members, • And more! What we’re looking for: • CIPD qualified HR professional, • Strong generalist HR / People Business Partner experience preferably gained in the legal field or professional services environment, • Demonstrable experience of working with senior management on a range of HR and employee relations issues, • Strong communication skills and excellent relationship management skills with proven ability to gain credibility at all levels, • A confident communicator, with the ability to liaise professionally at all levels, • Knowledge and ability to provide professional HR advice and guidance, • Significant HR operational experience, • Ability to effectively use data to assist decision making and reporting on ROI, • Professional and highly organised, • IT literate with strong MS Office skills Does this sound like the HRBP role for you? If you possess the necessary skills and experience required we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV as soon as possible, quoting ‘DH - Senior HR Business Partner - London Law Firm’

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior People Manager to join a well-respected Membership Body based in Central London. This is a full-time, permanent role leading the People team to deliver high-quality HR services and strategic initiatives, ensuring employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to contribute to the organisation’s mission. Key responsibilities of the role: • Lead and develop the People team to deliver outstanding HR service and employee support, • Managed complex end to end employee relations cases using up to date knowledge of UK employment law, • Oversee policy development, employee relations, and performance management processes, • Implement and embed the organisation’s People Strategy in collaboration with senior leadership, • Drive continuous improvement across HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, and learning & development, • Ensure compliance with employment legislation, GDPR, and internal policies, • Manage payroll and employee benefits in partnership with Finance and external providers, • Champion wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion initiatives across the organisation, • Produce and analyse HR data and reports to inform decision-making and strategy, • Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on complex people matters, • Support organisational change activities, including restructures and talent development Ideal candidate profile: • CIPD Level 7 qualified with extensive generalist HR experience, • Proven people management skills, with the ability to lead and develop a team, • Strong knowledge of employment law, HR systems, and data protection, • Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving abilities, • Experience in policy development, employee relations, and learning & development, • Confident working with HR platforms such as Cascade or similar, • Passionate about delivering inclusive, high-quality HR services and continuous improvement Location: Central London Salary: £48,500 - £50,000 per annum + benefits Working hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week Working pattern: Hybrid Contract: Permanent Job Reference: J91590

Our client, a very well established, rapidly growing boutique investment manager focusing on real estate, infrastructure development and commercial infrastructure investments is looking to hire an experienced HR Advisor to step into a newly created, stand alone role focused on revamping the firm’s HR function. Joining a lean, collaborative team, the hire will be the first HR professional stepping into this role, created as the firm’s AuM and headcount has grown rapidly, and is projected to increase headcount by 35% in the next 18 – 24 months. The HR Advisor will take ownership of all areas of the employee lifecycle and HR operations delivery, whilst also actively working to update and improve HR policies across the board once he/she has a strong understanding of the landscape. The hire will work to drive improvements across the onboarding process, people safety and HR compliance polices, the employee handbook and take responsibility for using HRIS to make the function more data driven. As members of the team are located across the UK and US, the hire will drive people and culture initiatives, manage external rewards partners and also lead workforce planning and talent acquisition strategy (however, they will not be recruiting directly) as well as talent retention initiatives. Candidates must have strong experience as a HR Generalist or a HR Operations Specialist, with a track record of being able to take on a high impact role in scaling businesses. The firm prefer candidates that have worked in infrastructure development or real estate investment firms; however, they are open to candidates from other industries. This is a business critical and first-of-its-kind hire so the firm are looking to pay a very competitive total compensation package and have earmarked up to £120K base with significant bonus potential and fantastic benefits.

We’re looking for an experienced interim HR Business Partner to support senior leaders across the CEO, Operations and other senior level portfolios. You’ll play a key role in delivering our People Strategy, driving organisational change and ensuring a high‑quality HR service across all sites. We are specifically looking for candidates that have worked in complex, unionised environments and you must have dealt with TUPE, restructures and change. The role • Act as a strategic partner to Chief Officers and Directors, • Lead workforce planning, talent management and succession planning, • Provide expert advice on complex employee relations issues, • Support organisational change and policy development, • Build management capability through coaching and guidance, • Lead and support Trade Union consultation, • Manage and develop HR Advisers, • Contribute to corporate projects and People Strategy initiatives About you • CIPD qualified, • Strong generalist HR experience, • Up‑to‑date employment law knowledge, • Experience in change management and talent planning, • Able to deliver modern, practical HR solutions, • Confident managing a busy, varied workload This is to start ASAP in the New Year 2026, hybrid working of 3 days onsite in central London, with a salary of 55-60k for a fixed term contract of between 6-12 months.

Morgan Philips is delighted to be partnering with a growing organisation in the search for an experienced HR Business Partner. This strategic yet hands-on role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys aligning HR initiatives with business goals, supporting workforce planning, and driving organisational change. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in the central London office. Please note that only candidates with previous experience in Lifesciences will be considered. Key Responsibilities • Partner with senior leaders to understand business needs and deliver strategic HR and talent initiatives., • Provide expert guidance across all HR disciplines: talent acquisition, learning & development, performance management, compensation & benefits, and employee engagement., • Lead and manage organisational restructures, terminations, and complex employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with UK employment law., • Design and implement HR policies that support business objectives and foster a positive workplace culture., • Promote a high-performance culture through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning., • Use HR metrics and analytics to inform decision-making and improve organisational effectiveness., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support HR projects across European regions., • Stay up to date with UK employment legislation and best practices, ensuring compliance., • Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Required Skills & Qualifications • Proven HR generalist experience in the UK, with exposure to international HR business partnering., • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices., • Demonstrated experience in managing restructures, terminations, and complex ER cases., • Broad experience across all HR functions, including recruitment, L&D, and reward., • Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR data for strategic insights., • CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent HR qualification)., • Experience within the life sciences sector or a similar regulated industry is essential. What’s on Offer • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package., • Flexible working arrangements (hybrid model – 2 days per week in the London office)., • Opportunities for career development and progression., • A collaborative, inclusive, and innovative working environment. If you're a proactive and strategic HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Junior HR Business Partner - 12 Month FTC - FMCG Central London £Great package & benefits Ready to level up your HR career? We’re looking for a Junior HR Business Partner who’s curious, proactive and passionate about people. You’ll work closely with the Head of HR and experienced People Business Partners, supporting managers, shaping employee experiences and building the skills to become a trusted advisor in a fast-paced, people-first environment. What you’ll do: • Be a first point of contact for managers and employees, • Support people initiatives across talent, learning, engagement and culture, • Partner with Talent Acquisition to deliver great hiring and onboarding experiences, • Get hands-on with people projects and process improvements What we’re looking for: • Experience in a generalist HR, HR Coordinator or junior BP role, • Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset, • Organised, adaptable and keen to learn Why join? • Real exposure to business partnering, • A high-energy, high-performance culture, • Clear development and progression opportunities

The Role We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support the EMEA Enterprise Sales organisation. You will deliver people strategy, coach senior leaders, and guide organisational and talent decisions critical to business success. This regional, cross-functional role requires knowledge of local markets, legislative complexities, and employee benefits across EMEA. You will implement scalable approaches to local people issues, advise HRBPs and managers globally, and transition transactional activities to the Shared Service Centre to focus on strategic partnering. This position is strategic and hands-on, influencing decisions early, staying close to employees, and supporting managers directly. You will also manage an EMEA Benefits Advisor. Office attendance is required at least three days per week. Key Responsibilities • Advise leaders on people, talent, and organisational matters to enable well-informed decisions., • Guide workforce planning, succession, team capability, and leadership effectiveness., • Use market and data insights, including AI trends, to inform people and organisation plans., • Partner on organisation design and coach leaders on performance, engagement, and wellbeing., • Provide hands-on HR support and address emerging issues effectively., • Identify risks such as performance gaps or attrition and make actionable recommendations., • Collaborate with global HRBP teams, HR Centres of Excellence, and Shared Service Centres to ensure consistency and streamline work., • Serve as the EMEA expert on employment law, employee relations, and cultural nuances., • Maintain competitive and compliant EMEA-wide people policies and benefits. Skills & Experience • Experienced HRBP with a strong generalist background and expertise in EMEA labour laws, employee relations, and cultural nuances., • Commercially minded and able to link people plans to business needs., • Data-driven and able to influence decisions with insights., • Clear communicator, trusted by leaders at all levels., • Comfortable constructively challenging leaders and making pragmatic decisions., • Hands-on, practical, and focused on creating a supportive, high-performing environment. Success Measures • Leaders involve you early and rely on your judgment., • People priorities are aligned with business goals and deliver results., • Organisation design strengthens capability and reduces attrition risks., • Leaders manage performance and engagement confidently., • You shape the success of the Sales organisation and develop strong HR leadership within the region. How to apply If you are interested in discussing this role further, please apply for the position or contact Kirstin Hunt at (Job code 69745). If you require any adjustments, accommodation, or additional support during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. Click here to learn more about our commitments to accessible recruitment. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted Privacy policy Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. By applying for this position, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data to Elliott Scott HR Recruitment Ltd. and all relevant third parties for the purpose of processing your application. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Location: Canary Wharf, London Job type: Full time Permanent About POP MART POP MART (09992.HK) is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers. POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established development and operation system. Our portfolio includes iconic characters such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS and Hirono. POP MART operates over 500 physical stores and more than 2,300 Robo Shops across more than thirty countries and regions, and through multiple cross border e commerce platforms reaches audiences in over ninety countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world. POP MART has developed a comprehensive IP commercialisation ecosystem that spans multiple industries, deepening emotional bonds between fans and IPs while exploring broader opportunities for value creation. Our ventures include the world’s first immersive intellectual property themed park in the art toy industry, the expansion of its IPs into global markets through licensing and co-branding with leading global brands, and the curation of art toy expos and intellectual property themed exhibitions internationally. In Europe, POP MART has built a strong presence in key markets including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain, and is expanding into new high potential markets. Our expansion brings POP MART closer to European fans and offers new ways for them to connect with our IPs and stories. For more information, please visit and our LinkedIn Career page. What to Expect POP MART is a fast-paced company with a young and multicultural team where you can expect to: • Contribute to a fast-growing European business that combines retail, art, and creative storytelling, • Work with passionate teams across different countries, all connected by a shared love for designer toys and unique customer experiences, • Grow your skills through hands-on projects, collaborative learning, and opportunities to explore new ideas Benefits POP MART offers our employees: • Monthly appreciation gifts featuring our latest POP MART designs, • A structured bonus scheme linked to company and individual performance, • Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for counselling and wellbeing support, • Training and development programmes that build both professional skills and creative thinking, • Regular team events that bring our people together to share ideas and celebrate our work The Role and Candidate Based in Pop Mart’s European headquarters in London, the People Operations & Development Manager supports the day-to-day delivery of HR processes and the professional growth of office staff across the region. This role reports into the Senior HR Manager for Europe & UK and leads a team of two: an HR Ops & Payroll Specialist and an ER Advisor. You will play a key part in maintaining process documentation, overseeing payroll and employee relations, and leading the Learning & Development (L&D) strategy for the regional office teams. This role suits someone with solid HR operations experience who is detail-oriented, enjoys building scalable structures, and is comfortable working across multiple countries and functions. Responsibilities HR Operations and Process Governance • Oversee the end-to-end execution of core HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, and contract changes, • Ensure payroll inputs and cycles are managed accurately by the team in coordination with Finance and external providers, • Develop and maintain SOPs across European entities, documenting localised workflows where necessary, • Maintain trackers and calendars for employment lifecycle milestones and document audits Learning & Development (L&D) for Office Staff • Identify training needs for office-based employees through performance reviews and stakeholder feedback, • Design and implement L&D initiatives focused on soft skills, management training, and functional development, • Source and manage external training vendors and platforms to support staff growth, • Oversee the regional onboarding program to ensure a consistent and high-quality landing for new office hires Employee Relations and Compliance • Oversee the management of employee relations cases including grievances, disciplinaries, and performance management handled by the ER Advisor, • Ensure case handling remains compliant with local labor laws and consistently documented across the region, • Support HRBPs in the coordination of high-level or sensitive employee relations cases Team Leadership and Delivery • Lead and coach the HR Ops & Payroll Specialist and the ER Advisor to ensure high-quality support across the employee lifecycle, • Act as the escalation point for complex operational or employee relations issues within the team, • Ensure the regional HR team is aligned on group standards and localised compliance requirements Vendor Management • Manage and oversee HR vendors such as payroll providers, L&D platforms, benefit brokers, and digital signature services, • Monitor service quality and contract terms, escalating performance issues when necessary Required Qualifications • Minimum 6 years of HR operations or generalist experience in a regional or multi-country setting, • At least 2 years of experience managing or supervising a small HR team, • Strong understanding of HR lifecycle processes, payroll coordination, and compliance across European jurisdictions, • Experience identifying training needs and coordinating L&D programs for office-based staff, • Solid experience working with HR systems such as Workday, ADP, or equivalent, including supporting system implementation and localisation, • Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus Desirable but Not Essential • Background in retail, consumer brands, or other fast-paced, international environments, • Experience supporting HR operations across multiple European countries with varying regulatory frameworks, • Familiarity with regional expansion activities such as entity setup, employment registration, or vendor onboarding, • Exposure to Asia-based headquarters or working across time zones and culturally diverse teams If you are excited to be part of POP MART’s journey and believe you have the skills and passion to contribute, click Apply Now and send us your CV.

Senior HR Operations Manager – FTC Private Equity My client is a high calibre Private Equity firm which focuses on investing in and scaling mid-market businesses across Europe, particularly those led by founders or entrepreneurial management teams. The firm is known for its hands-on approach to accelerating growth, strengthening operations, and supporting long-term value creation. The HR team itself is well staffed by some exceptional people and led by two of my favourite senior HR people, which reflects the value HR is held by the senior partners. This is one of two Maternity Covers of a similar level, this one starting in April and the other starting in March. If you are interested in both, please do let me know. THE ROLE This role leads HR operational delivery, ensuring excellence, compliance, and a strong employee experience across multiple entities. You will oversee the full employee lifecycle, manage payroll, support complex employee relations, and enable organisational growth through scalable and data-driven HR practices. HR Operations & Process Excellence • Lead efficient, compliant HR operations, including onboarding and leaver processes., • Review and improve HR policies, procedures, and workflows., • Ensure operational consistency across jurisdictions and alignment with local employment laws., • Drive automation and effective use of HR technology., • Oversee and optimise HR systems, ensuring accuracy and data security., • Lead on ER matters, providing clear, pragmatic advice., • Ensure policies, contracts, and handbooks remain legally compliant., • Manage and develop the HR team to ensure strong performance., • Foster a collaborative, solutions-focused HR service., • Support HR projects and contribute to key workstreams. Candidate Profile • Significant experience in senior HR operations or generalist roles within complex or multi-entity environments., • Candidate must come from a Buy Side background such as Private Equity, Private Credit, Venture Capital, Investment Management or Asset Management. Top Tier Investment Banking might also be considered if they have been hands on., • Strong technical HR expertise, including employment law and payroll oversight., • Experience managing cross-jurisdictional HR operations., • Commercially aware, able to balance compliance with business needs., • Strong communicator with the ability to influence and handle sensitive matters., • Proactive, resilient, and focused on delivering high-quality HR support. This role is 4 days in the office and 1 working from home. Due to large numbers of expected CV's, I may not be able to get back to those who don't match the job description. Almost certainly due to lack of PE experience.

Rapidly developing Creative production company is looking for a talented and hungry biz ops manager to join their team. Above all you need to have an entrepreneurial spirit and thrive in an autonomous and empowering environment. The new role will be working closely with their MD and founder and Head of Business Operations. The role will cover a wide scope and be entrenched in the overall operations of the company and all its sub brands. You will be working closely with the New York office and based in their London studio in Shoreditch. • You will creative visibility and structure across shared services of the organisation to ensure everyone understand where the company is going and what their role in that journey is. You will be introducing and rolling out process and Support the leadership team (especially Head of Bizops) to operate more effectively through robust internal systems and reliable information., • You will be data driven and manage dashboards in sales, financial production and operational ensuring clear, reliable data accessible that highlights need for change or improvement. Processes are facilitated and accelerated by technology • Ensure standards, quality control, and consistency across operations as the company scales — even under dynamic, changing demands. SCOPE/ACTIVITIES Work across teams (marketing, sales, finance, production, HR) to ensure alignment of operations, goals, and execution. Act as an internal “glue” / “SWAT team”: help unblock team bottlenecks, ensure smooth coordination, and drive initiatives even across departments. Operational Management • Manage day-to-day operations: handle administrative tasks, non-production vendor or contractor coordination, employee inquiries,, compliance/tracking, etc, • Continuously identify inefficiencies across the org and iterate on workflows to reduce friction, manual work, and inefficiencies — especially as the company grows quickly and diversifies into new ventures, • Document, communicate and train on processes for scaling the business with clarity and accountability, • Design and implement low-code/no-code automations to support operational activities and remove manual repetitive tasks across the board leveraging tools like Zapier, Make, or n8n., • Build dashboards or trackers that reduce manual work for leadership Data, reporting & Business insights • Collaborate with each department and consolidate data from all streams to generate weekly, monthly, quarterly reports presenting the overall performance of the company: sales, finance, hr, production, etc., • Use data to spot trends, flag risks (e.g. overspending, inefficiencies), support forecasting and strategic decision‑making., • Support head of production in maintaining and presenting production performance monthly, • Collaborate with Growth specialist in establishing and maintaining marketing and sales performance reports Finance • Build and maintain real-time financial reports and models across the various tools (Scoro, Xero, Joiin, Fathom, Google Sheets, etc), • Support revenue recognition, expenses and profitability reconciliation twice monthly, • Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning, • Coordinate accounting partners HR & People Ops • Support recruiting, hiring logistics, employment contracts, onboarding docs, and background checks, • Build no code automations and workflows to remove friction and reduce manual work, • Support HR administration, maintain records of compensation, leave, benefits management, and training progress, • Help ensure compliance with UK and US employment practices REQUIREMENTS Skills & experience Experience supporting business operations and with direct exposure to at least one of the following functions: • Finance & Reporting, • Working understanding of bookkeeping, P&L, budget tracking, project profitability tracking, • Building and maintaining financial, operational and business performance dashboards, or trackers, • Familiar with accounting tools and reporting platforms like Xero, Syft, Joiin, Google Sheets, or other financial/reporting platforms, • Tools & Processes, • Evaluating and improving internal processes — documenting, communicating, and onboarding teams, • Understands how systems connect and where automation can reduce admin load, • HR, • Recruiting onboarding new team members, • HR Administration: contracts, benefits administration, compensation tracking, • Performance Management: reviews cycles, goals setting, • Managing sensitive documents and maintaining confidentiality, • Familiar with HRIS and performance management tools, • General Ops, • Comfortable managing contracts, legal docs, NDAs, and SOWs, • Supports HR processes: hiring logistics, contracts, onboarding docs, employee records, • Keeps track of entity-level obligations (e.g. insurance, payroll filings, regulatory renewals) Mindset & Attitude • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, • Not afraid to handle repetitive reporting tasks, but always looking for a way to automate, • Be comfortable handling ambiguity, shifting priorities, changing scope and building structure where there isn’t any, • Can summarize multiple streams of information and communicate clearly with leadership, • Tech and AI-savvy: Have implemented automations and is comfortable with tools like Zapier and the necessity of breaking down processes into logical steps, • Versatile and flexible generalist: Be motivated by managing multiple tracks and jump in where needed., • Pragmatic problem solver with a builder’s mindset (wants to fix/improve systems, not just maintain them), • Self-learner be comfortable testing, figuring out your ways around tools leveraging online training and resources, • Proactively escalate and present progress without waiting for someone to ask the questions, • Structured and organized, attention to details, from files naming convention to notes, and follow ups, • Strong sense of ownership: sees things through, doesn’t drop the ball Nice to Have • Exposure to US operations Based in Shoreditch studio, 4 days onsite with Fridays remote working 10.30 – 7.30 pm as work closely with US office and client base.

HR Manager - 12 Month Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover) The Role We’re on the lookout for a hands-on HR Manager at a genuinely exciting moment for New Victoria Hospital. We’ve recently joined the Bupa Health Services family, and alongside keeping day-to-day HR operations running smoothly, you’ll play a key role in facilitating our further integration into Bupa, aligning policies, systems and ways of working, and helping colleagues experience the benefits of being part of the Bupa Health Services family. You’ll report to the HR Director and line-manage a capable HR Assistant, and support around 340 colleagues and workers. What will I be doing? · Oversee day-to-day HR operations as the Head of Department for HR, ensuring a seamless experience for all colleagues. · Advise and coach Heads of Department on employee relations, performance, and attendance matters. · Manage complex ER casework, including misconduct, capability, and long-term absence cases. · Lead change management programmes including restructures and consultations. · Support Heads of Departments to deliver effective, compliant recruitment. · Deliver people manager training, coordinate Hospital induction and work with departmental training champions to ensure hospital wide mandatory training compliance. · Oversea benefits management including monthly pension submissions. · Provide direct line management to the HR Assistant and oversee their workstreams, ensuring effective support and guidance. · Support the HR Director with Bupa integration activities. What do I need? · CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience) and a proven generalist background. · Extensive, demonstrable experience in ER case management and change management experience. · Strong analytical and commercial skills and the ability to assimilate and analyse complex business issues. · Experience of assessing HR Systems, processes, ways of working. Nice to have: previous healthcare sector experience ideally in a private healthcare setting, familiarity with ADP, exposure to TUPE and post-merger integrations. About You You’re the kind of HR professional who: · Brings a calm, commercial, can-do approach and gets things done. · Communicates with clarity, builds trust quickly and isn’t afraid to influence. · Is organised and resilient, prioritising smartly when the pace picks up. · Turns data into decisions, spots risks early and proposes pragmatic fixes. · Loves coaching managers lifting capability while keeping us compliant and fair. Closing date: 9 January 2026

💥 Reward & Recognition Specialist | Shape How People Feel, Fairly & Fearlessly ✨ 📍 London (Hybrid) 💷 £45,000 - £55,000 🕒 Full Time, Permanent Are you the kind of Reward professional who gets excited by fair pay, meaningful recognition, and data that actually tells a story? We’re looking for a Reward & Recognition Specialist to play a key role in delivering cyclical and strategic reward activity across a complex, people-centric organisation. You’ll sit at the heart of pay, benefits, job evaluation and recognition - making sure people feel valued, recognised, and treated fairly. 🗺️ The Mission: Fair Pay, Smart Data & Recognition That Actually Lands This role supports the end-to-end delivery of reward and recognition activity - from annual pay reviews and job evaluation, through to benefits management and recognition schemes that genuinely matter to employees. You’ll help keep reward structures robust, compliant, competitive and future-ready, while also bringing creativity to how recognition shows up across the business. In short: you’ll help make reward feel human, not just transactional. 🧬 What You’ll Be Doing: The Real Work That Matters You’ll partner closely with the Reward & Recognition Manager and wider People team to: • Deliver annual pay review cycles (including Management & Admin and collectively bargained grades), • Maintain grading structures and job description frameworks, • Undertake job evaluation for new and evolving roles, • Complete salary surveys and external market benchmarking, • Build pay and cost models to support BAU and strategic reward decisions, • Support pay gap analysis alongside Talent, D&I and Analytics teams, • Develop reward dashboards and reports (Power BI 📊), • Manage and continuously improve recognition schemes - from instant awards to long service celebrations, • Co-deliver recognition events like Long Service Awards and Star Awards ⭐, • Support benefits management, wellbeing provision and supplier relationships, • Act as a trusted reward SME to People Partners across the business You’ll also step up as deputy to the Reward & Recognition Manager when needed - a great opportunity for growth. 🧠 What You Bring: Detail, Data & People Savvy We’re looking for someone who blends analytical sharpness with people-first thinking: • Experience in a Reward role or as a strong HR Generalist, • Excellent Excel skills and confidence handling complex data, • Experience with compensation surveys and market data, • Strong organisational and project management skills, • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, • The ability to explain reward clearly to non-reward stakeholders, • A genuine interest in how reward and recognition drive engagement If you’re detail-driven and creative - this one’s got your name on it. 🌱 Values Matter Here (A Lot) You’ll be joining an organisation that lives its values every day: • Fair – objective, consistent and equitable, • Accountable – we do what we say we’ll do, • Collaborative – one team, shared goals, • Transparent – open, honest conversations, • Open-minded – always improving, always learning And most importantly, people here feel valued, respected and safe. 🎯 Why This Role? • Broad, end-to-end exposure to Reward & Recognition, • A role where your work genuinely affects how people feel at work, • Strong partnership with data, D&I, comms and leadership, • Space to grow, learn and build deep reward expertise, • A chance to modernise recognition while respecting what already works. Apply via the link and learn more!

HR Business Partner - London I'm supporting a fast-growing, people-focused business as they look to welcome an HR Business Partner into their expanding People team. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business in an exciting phase of growth and change, where people, culture and development sit right at the heart of the journey. Reporting directly into the People Director, you'll play a key role in shaping how the organisation scales, supports its teams and continues to build an engaged, high-performing culture. What you'll be doing • Partnering with leaders across the UK to deliver strategic and hands-on HR support, • Coaching managers on performance, development, engagement and employee relations, • Leading on complex ER matters and working closely with the People Director on key decisions, • Supporting organisational design, change initiatives and workforce planning, • Helping shape leadership capability and talent development across the business, • Using people data and insights to guide decisions and identify trends, • Getting involved in projects that enhance culture, wellbeing and employee experience, • Championing values, behaviours and a people-first approach as the business continues to grow About you • CIPD qualified (Level 7 or equivalent experience), • Strong HR generalist and business partnering background within a fast-paced environment, • Confident managing complex ER and change activity, • Able to build strong relationships and influence at all levels, • Pragmatic, commercial and solutions-focused, with a people-centred approach, • Enjoy working at pace and comfortable balancing strategic work with hands-on delivery, • Passionate about culture, development and helping leaders grow their teams This is a wonderful opportunity for an ambitious HR professional who wants to make a real impact in a business with huge potential - and be part of a supportive, values-led People team. Salary up to c.£65,000 + benefits. Please apply with your most up-to-date CV to find out more. BBBH34862

An iconic film company is looking for a HR Officer for a 12-month minimum maternity cover, starting in January This is a broad generalist role, covering HR coordination, day-to-day admin, and employee support - with added responsibility for managing monthly payroll inputs and reporting. You'll be the go-to person for the full employee lifecycle, ensuring processes run smoothly for a UK team of around 120 people. Payroll will be an important part of your remit. You'll gather and check monthly changes, maintain accurate records, manage queries, prepare information for the third-party payroll provider, and run regular reports. You don't need to be a payroll specialist, but solid experience working with payroll processes and confidence handling data, is essential. You'll be joining a warm, supportive HR team, reporting into the Head of HR and working closely with the HRBP. They offer a hybrid working pattern with three days a week in their Central London office. If you're available to start in January and looking for a varied, hands-on HR role in a creative environment, we'd love to hear from you. Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Interim People Partner – Marketing Group 9-Month Maternity Cover £50,000–£55,000 Central London | Hybrid: 3 office days / 2 WFH Start: February 2026 A dynamic, global marketing and creative group has an opportunity for an Interim People Partner to support a diverse portfolio of agencies during a maternity leave period. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR generalist who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working across multiple stakeholders in a creative, entrepreneurial environment. Reporting into the Group People Director, you will operate as a trusted partner to several agencies within the group, providing end-to-end HR support. You’ll work within a collaborative central People team while flexing across different P&Ls, each with unique cultures, maturity levels, and HR needs. Key focus areas include: • Managing employee relations, performance issues, restructures, and general employment law queries, • Supporting ongoing people initiatives, including HRIS optimisation, automation, and performance management improvements, • Helping drive consistency across the group while respecting the individuality of each business, • Contributing to L&D, benefits review and broader people-experience projects We’re looking for someone who brings: • Strong, hands-on HR generalist experience, • Solid ER and UK employment law expertise, • Experience working in creative, marketing, media or agency-led environments, • Comfort operating in a matrix or group structure, • Flexibility, pragmatism and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach You’ll be joining a friendly, down-to-earth, hard-working people team that supports a group of agencies spanning different sizes, stages and specialisms. If your experience aligns and you are available to start a contract early February 2026 apply today.

Human Resources Business Partner London (Office-based) £50,000 - £60,000 A global, fast-paced organisation is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support leaders and teams within a dynamic London-based environment. This role offers broad exposure across HR partnering, employee experience, and people operations, working closely with leadership to drive engagement, performance, and organisational effectiveness. What you’ll be responsible for • Develop a deep understanding of the business area and identify opportunities to improve structure, capability, and ways of working, • Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on engagement, culture, performance, and retention topics, • Provide end-to-end employee lifecycle support, including onboarding, background screening, and employee relations matters, • Use people data and insights to highlight trends and support informed decision-making, • Support delivery of people programmes such as performance reviews, reward cycles, and recognition initiatives, • Advise on HR policies and ensure consistent and fair application of people processes, • Contribute to wider HR planning and organisational initiatives, • Design and support engagement initiatives, including those involving extended or non-traditional workforces, • Oversee operational HR activities including reporting, HR systems data, and payroll coordination, • Keep up to date with employment practices and continuously improve the employee experience What we’re looking for • 3–6 years’ experience in a generalist HR or HR Business Partner role, • Strong grounding in onboarding, employee relations, and HR operations, • Experience supporting teams in a fast-moving, international setting, • Confident working with people data and analytics, • Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder engagement skills, • Solid understanding of UK employment practices

A wonderful opportunity for an experienced HR Assistant/Coordinator looking for a new opportunity in a close knit team of 4 in a dynamic and growing Media agency based in the heart of Soho. You will need at least two years experience either in HR or People Operation and be seeking a career in HR. The company requires someone who enjoys being part of a team but has the capability to work autonomously. This is a true generalist role in a progressive and supportive company. Your responsibilities will include Recruitment and Onboarding/Off Boarding. HR Operations and Compliance. Learning and Development Support Performance and Employee Relations This is a business experiencing growth and who offer their employees support to gain professional qualification in their speciality after a period of employment. They actively invest in promoting a happy, healthy and inclusive culture and encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. In addition they have achieved B Corp status. Salary £32-35000 per annum plus outstanding benefits package and hybrid working with three days in the office. Thank you for your interest in the above position. Whilst we’d love to get back to everyone who applies to our roles, we are a small team so will only be in touch if your application is successful. In the meantime, you can view our other permanent and temporary vacancies at . We wish you all the best in your job search ~ Bis Recruit

HR Business Partner – Leading Brokerage London | £60,000–£80,000 This role suits an HR professional with solid financial services experience who thrives in fast-paced, commercially driven settings. Our client, a well-established and growing brokerage in the City, is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join their collaborative HR function and play a key role in shaping people strategy across the business. The Role As HR Business Partner, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and front-office teams, providing strategic and operational HR support. You’ll have exposure to a broad generalist remit, including: • Partnering with managers on organisational design, workforce planning and talent development, • Leading on employee relations, performance management and coaching, • Supporting recruitment strategies and driving best-in-class onboarding, • Working with leadership on culture, engagement and people experience initiatives, • Contributing to HR projects across learning, wellbeing, DEI, and policy development, • Ensuring policies and processes align with regulatory and industry standards About You We’re looking for an HR professional who brings: • Experience in financial services (brokerage, trading, asset management or banking preferred), • A strong generalist background with confidence managing ER matters, • Ability to influence stakeholders in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment, • A proactive mindset, high attention to detail and strong communication skills, • CIPD qualification (Level 5+ desirable) Why Join? This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected brokerage during a period of growth, where you’ll have genuine autonomy, senior exposure, and the ability to make a tangible impact across the organisation.

HR Generalist – Financial Services £55,000 – £65,000 + competitive bonus and benefits | Hybrid – City (3 days in the office) A global investment firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence is looking for an HR Generalist to join its collaborative HR team in the City. Supporting employees across the full HR lifecycle, you will work closely with colleagues spanning Learning & Development and Reward & Benefits, while partnering confidently at all levels. This role offers breadth, autonomy and exposure, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being both hands-on and solutions-focused. What you’ll be doing • Managing recruitment activity end-to-end including scheduling, feedback coordination, contract drafting and agency liaison, • Owning employee lifecycle administration including onboarding, background screening, probation, leavers and references, • Acting as a trusted first line advisor for HR policy, parental leave and general employee queries, • Responding to benefit-related questions and supporting employee processes in line with regulatory requirements, • Liaising with Compliance to ensure SMCR certification and re-certification, • Providing project support and administration when required What we’re looking for • HR or recruitment experience gained in a fast-paced office environment, • Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail, • Proactive approach with confidence in stakeholder communication, • Comfortable learning new systems (experience with SAP or SuccessFactors beneficial but not essential) This would suit someone who enjoys being the trusted go-to person for HR, takes pride in delivering a high-quality employee experience, and wants a role offering progression in a respected investment environment. If this sounds like the right fit, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Are you an experienced HR & Office Manager with a passion for creating an inspiring workplace? We have a great opportunity for a dedicated HR & Office Manager to join this dynamic team with one of our highly successful publishing clients, based in London on a 12-month maternity fixed term contract. This role offers hybrid working, with 3 days in their lovely London offices. The role of the HR & Office Manager will be to manage two members of staff and take overall responsibility for the office and delivery of the HR functions that support the business. This is an interesting and varied role as you will be involved in managing recruitment, retention and employee relations, and ensuring that the company’s policies are consistent and in line with current legislation. Some of the key responsibilities will include: • Monitoring and controlling office-related expenses, assisting the Operations Director in implementing company plans., • Manage recruitment, employee retention, and employee relations, and ensure HR practices align with current legislation and company policies., • Assist the Operations Director in implementing plans and projects involving the office, • Lead on HR projects, including EDI and employee well-being initiatives, • Taking ownership of the company’s recruitment processes, • Supporting line managers with various capability investigations, including grievance and disciplinary, • Being the first point of contact for all staff in HR matters This is a pivotal role in the HR function with an opportunity to make a positive impact in a supportive environment. The successful person will have proven experience as an HR & Office Manager in a similar role and will have sound generalist HR experience. You will have knowledge of employment legislation and the ability to develop clear and fair company policies. You will be a practical individual with logical problem-solving skills, with a flexible approach to HR requirements. Great communication and organisation skills are essential for this role, as is the ability to build strong working relationships with both internal external stakeholders. This role is available now and carries an attractive salary and great company benefits. If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and be part of a team that brings joy through children’s books, we would love to hear from you. For further details, please send your CV and a short cover note to: