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A global creative agency is on the lookout for an HR Advisor to strengthen its People team.This is a true generalist role, supporting a headcount of around 500 on all things People.You’ll play an active role in supporting employee relations, whether that’s advising managers through tricky situat

HR Manager, HR Generalist, or similar role with full lifecycle exposure, ideally within a payments, fintech or fast growth technology business. Ensure employee records and HRIS data are accurate and GDPR compliant. Produce HR metrics and dashboards to inform business decisions (e.

Extensive HR generalist experience at a senior level within a large, global HR function. We're partnering with a prestigious professional services firm to recruit a strategic andcommercially astute Senior HR Business Partner. Oversee employee relations, reward cycles, and HR operations.

ViewSonic is a leader in the field of user connectivity and sharing with versatile product lines of LED monitors, touch screens, projectors, large format displays and virtual desktops.Our mission is to be the preferred global brand of Visual Solution products.ViewSonic is dedicated to meeting the ne

Strong HR generalist background, ideally at Head of HR or Senior HR Business Partner level, with ambition to step up. Own the complete HR remit, covering all stages of the employee lifecycle: Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Talent Management, Organisational Development & Culture, HR Operations & Com

Please note this role is full time and 4 days a week in the office**.An extremely involved HR Generalist role is now available at a high profile yet niche Financial Services business.This is a senior level position and requires candidates with a suitable background.This business is headquartered in

Head of Human Resources – London (Moorgate, 4 days onsite) Are you an experienced, hands-on, dynamic HR leader ready to run a full People function in a fast-moving organisation? I am partnering with a well-established education solutions provider with teams across the UK, Canada and Australia. With exciting growth plans, this is a fantastic time to join and make a real impact – including some HR project work coming up. What you will do: This is a standalone role, perfect for a proactive, energetic HR professional who thrives on building relationships with leadership teams and employees alike. You will be in the office 4 days per week (just minutes from Moorgate station, with nearby Liverpool Street and Bank stations) to ensure a strong HR presence and truly support the business. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will be responsible for running the full HR function, including: • Lead HR operations: payroll, contracts, onboarding, leavers, training, benefits, • Advise on employee relations and HR processes across multiple offices, • Manage Health & Safety, ESG, and HRIS systems and reporting, • Support upcoming HR projects to improve processes and employee experience, • Build strong relationships with leadership teams and employees Who we are looking for: • CIPD qualified (Level 5 minimum) with solid generalist HR experience, • Hands-on experience in standalone Head of HR or Senior HR Manager within SMEs, • Energetic, proactive, and able to build strong relationships across the business, • Comfortable with hands-on HR operations and employee-facing issues, • International HR experience (Australia/Canada) is a bonus Why this role? • Opportunity to shape HR processes across multiple regions, • Vibrant, youthful culture, • Competitive salary, • 27 days holiday + bank holidays, discretionary bonus, healthcare, pension, • Office just minutes from Moorgate, Liverpool Street & Bank If you are ready to bring your senior HR experience, energy and expertise to a growing organisation I would love to hear from you.

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

At Theory, we create clothes that matter that empower and improve the way we live through exceptional fit, fabric, and style. In 1997, Theory was founded in New York on the simple idea that stretch fabrics in tailored clothing could change how we dress and live. Two decades later, we continue to perfect our offering of elevated wardrobe essentials for the ambitious, urban man and woman. From sourcing materials from the best mills in the world, to the innovation and craftsmanship at our atelier in New York's Meatpacking District, the integrity of our process is just as important as our final product. In 2004, Theory was acquired by Fast Retailing, spurring the international expansion of the brand. Operating 440 stores worldwide, today Theory is a New York brand with a global mindset. Our customers dream big, achieve goals, and aim for perfection. So do we, and so do our clothes. Position Overview: This position is a standalone generalist HR position that provides support to the corporate and retail teams (approximate headcount of 66, inclusive of 5 stores) across London, Milan, and Paris. Responsibilities: • Acting as the first point of contact, operate as an HR Business Partner across the LTEU corporate and retail teams in a generalist capacity, ensuring the identification and delivery of actions across talent acquisition, employee relations, payroll, organizational design, compensation and benefits., • Effectively use people data to generate valuable insights which help inform leadership decision making and change plans., • Track people metrics including headcount, performance, talent, attrition, and engagement to drive HR actions., • In partnership with the VP, Global HR, act as the guardian for all people policies, contracts and handbooks responding to industry and internal business developments to ensure effectiveness., • Identify opportunities and improvements across the business and help support delivering change., • Continuously seek to digitalise and streamline process and procedure to enhance department delivery., • Create offer letters, contracts, and contract amendments., • Undertake right to work checks., • Track probation periods and send out benefit package details., • Maintain employee files and Workday administration., • Prepare and distribute internal communications., • Obtain all information required for payroll in accordance with company deadlines (UK, France & Italy)., • Manage the relationship with the 3rd party payroll providers for retail and corporate employees, completing the payroll exceptions report monthly., • Lead on the administration of the French payroll, working with the payroll provider to ensure accurate employee payments., • Undertake compensation and benefit administration relating to company pension, life assurance and private medical insurance., • In partnership with line managers review and update job descriptions to ensure that expectations are accurately outlined as to utilise job board algorithms., • Undertake talent acquisition and recruitment tasks as required., • Manage the onboarding for new joiners., • Operate as the first point of contact to answer HR policy-related questions., • Manage employee relations cases in accordance with employment legislation. Qualifications: • Experience of working in a similar capacity for a retail brand., • Demonstrable knowledge of HRIS Workday., • Experience of processing payroll., • Well organised and self-motivated., • Excellent communication skills, able to challenge and promote accountability., • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, decisive with critical thinking and effective problem-solving skills., • Experience of establishing and developing strong partnerships with management., • Excellent business acumen, able to identify HR solutions with the business objectives in mind. Equal Opportunity Statement: As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Theory LLC does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Ensure your Theory job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Theory never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for an interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Theory or sister company email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our direct job posting.

Human Resources Business Partner – Restaurant Group £55,000 - £65,000 + bonus Hybrid – London (split between restaurants, home, and office) We’re looking for an HR Business Partner to support a growing restaurant group, working closely with Operations to build a high-performing culture and deliver real impact through people. Key Responsibilities: • Champion culture and engagement across the business, • Drive HR operational excellence and continuous improvement, • Lead on recruitment, sourcing, and talent attraction, • Develop and deliver learning, development, and succession planning, • Manage employee relations, • Provide people metrics and reporting to track success, • Oversee payroll, new starters, transfers, and leavers, • Support executives with diary management and travel What We’re Looking For: • Strong commercial understanding of how multi-site hospitality businesses operate, • Proven experience in a HR Business Partner role across multiple operational areas, • Generalist HR expertise across ER, performance management, training, reward, recruitment, and policies, • Track record of driving engagement, cost control, and measurable business improvements, • Experience managing and implementing change within fast-paced environments, • Confident using people metrics to deliver results, • EA experience preferred, as this is part of the role Apply now:

Head of People (HR) - 12m FTC - Successful Law Firm - London / Hybrid - £120k-£140k + great benefits We are on the hunt for a CIPD qualified, highly experienced, strategic and operational Head of People (HR) to join a leading London Law Firm on a 12m FTC. Working closely with the HR team, partners and business services leaders, the Interim Head of People & Culture will play a key role in the leadership of the HR function. You will help deliver an ambitious people strategy and foster a high-performance culture whilst ensuring operational excellence. What’s on offer: Our client is offering a competitive salary and core and flexible benefits scheme, which includes 25+ days annual leave, pension scheme, life assurance, private medical insurance, enhanced sick pay and maternity/paternity pay, discretionary bonus, wellness subsidy, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, dental cover and more! Standard working hours are 9.30am - 5.30pm and hybrid working is offered. Key responsibilities as the Interim Head of People (HR) will include: • Overseeing the People and Culture team, providing line management and development, • Acting as the point of escalation for the HR Business partnering, operations, DEI and talent development teams as required, • Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on people-related matters including organisational design, workforce planning and ER, • Ensuring team and company compliance with UK employment law and regulatory requirements on all HR matters, • Developing, tracking and reporting on HR related metrics, • Overseeing the management of the department’s budgets, • Overseeing the annual reward benchmarking project and reward review processes What we’re looking for: • Professional HR or business qualification (Level 7 CIPD/MA/MBA) or similar, • Demonstrable experience within a senior generalist HR / People leadership role, preferably within a law firm, although professional services environment will be considered, • Strong track record of leading an HR / people team and developing HR / People projects, • Expertise across multiple HR disciplines including ER, talent and development, performance, DEI and operations, • Ability to provide both strategic and operational support at a senior level, • Excellent project management capabilities, • Proven ability to quickly gain credibility at all levels, • Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, • IT literate with good MS Office and experience with HR systems, analytics and data, • Available imminently and able to commit to a 12m FTC Interested in this fantastic People / HR opportunity? If you possess the PQE, knowledge and experience we’re looking for and want to work for a successful law firm in London, then we want to hear from you ASAP! Please submit your CV, quoting ‘LO - Interim Head of People and Culture - HR’

Job Title: HR Business Partner Location: London, London Bridge (Remote working available) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm Pay: £25 - £30 per hour Contract Details: 3 - 6 months Temporary (with potential temp to perm opportunity) We're seeking an enthusiastic HR Business Partner to support our clients EMEA operations. If you're passionate about people and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the role for you! Responsibilities: • Serve as a trusted advisor to European client groups, aligning HR strategies with business objectives to enhance performance and drive growth., • Provide expert knowledge in HR processes, employment law, talent management, organisational design, and change management., • Collaborate with leadership on workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and coaching, ensuring compliance and fostering positive labour relations across multiple jurisdictions., • Work closely with HR Centres of Excellence to implement efficient HR processes that cater to local needs while maintaining scalability., • Lead or participate in HR projects, utilising analytics and industry trends (including AI) to innovate and improve HR practises., • Oversee HR lifecycle processes, including performance reviews, compensation, succession planning, and talent development., • Identify skills gaps and support leadership capability development through targeted training and development initiatives., • Leverage HR analytics to generate insights that enhance engagement and inform decision-making., • Drive employee engagement initiatives, manage action plans from surveys, and provide expert guidance on complex HR and employee relations issues. Experience and Skills: • Strong knowledge of UK employment law., • Ability to turn business needs into practical HR solutions, manage projects, and work across cultures., • Good influencing, coaching, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills., • Excellent communication, decision-making, and relationship-building skills, with flexibility to travel in Europe., • Experience in EMEA countries (Italy, France, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium) is a plus., • CIPD qualification is a plus., • Solid HR generalist experience in fast-changing, international, or agile organisations., • Language skills in Italian, German, Dutch, or French are desirable., • Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and ideally Workday HRIS.

Interim HRBP Contract until January, possible extension Up to £300 per day (c£58k) Hybrid, 60% of the time in office Based near Richmond Full time or part time available (4 days) Your new company One of my fabulous clients based in Southwest London is looking for an interim HRBP business partner to join the team on an interim basis. This role is crucial to the delivery of a top class HR service. My client can also consider this role on a 4 day a week basis (2 days in office). This is a generalist role where you will be business partnering key business units in a long standing organisation. Your new role • Develop and maintain strong relationships with management teams to ensure HR operates as a strategic partner and adds value to support delivery of business outcomes., • Drive consistency of approach across the organisation in workforce planning, managing and developing talent to support current and future organisational needs., • Support with Reward matters, supporting the ongoing development of the Pay and Reward approach., • Coach and advise managers to be effective people managers, raising capability, supporting a culture of high performance in line with organisational values., • Provide expert advice and guidance across a wide range of HR issues., • Proactively share best practice with colleagues to foster a 'one team' approach., • Work to continually improve the level of service offered, raise the HR and Business Partnering team capability and provide support to colleagues., • Work with HR colleagues to ensure that people reporting continues to meet business needs., • Work closely with and coach HR Advisors on employment relations cases and take the lead on cases of a complex or sensitive nature., • Work closely with trade unions to resolve issues and maintain positive industrial relations., • Support ad-hoc HR project work What you'll need to succeed • Proven HR Business Partnering experience across complex organisations, • Experience of handling complex employee relations cases, • Available to start at short notice, • Experience of line management is desirable but not essential. What you'll get in return Contract until January, with potential extension. Lovely offices and a great hybrid working pattern. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of email Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

HR Generalist City of London Permanent Circa £30,000 Great Benefits Are you an HR Administrator or Analyst ready to step up into an HR Officer role? Our client, a well-established financial organisation in the City, is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR professional to join their London office. This is a hands-on role supporting all aspects of HR for the UK office. You’ll work closely with the HR Manager and senior HR colleagues to support day-to-day operations and employee-focused initiatives. Key Responsibilities: • Support recruitment, onboarding, and employee administration, • Maintain accurate HR records and documentation, • Assist with payroll, benefits, and reporting, • Prepare HR reports and analytics (strong Excel skills required), • Support performance management and appraisal processes, • Be a point of contact for employee queries and HR initiatives Candidate profile: • Experience in HR administration, HR analysis, or professional services, • Background in Financial Services or Professional Services, • Strong Excel and reporting skills, comfortable with manual processes, • Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple tasks, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Full-time availability (5 days/week during probation; after 3–4 days)

HR Advisor/Generalist – Hybrid (flexible days in the office, no anchor days, 1-2 days when required) Salary: £40,000–£50,000 per annum We’re supporting a growing international organisation in their search for a hands-on, adaptable HR Generalist at Advisor level to join a small, satellite HR team based in the UK. You will be supporting a UK Headcount, whilst also having the opportunity to support EMEA countries over time. If you’re looking for a position where you can own your work, operate independently, and make an impact across a wide HR remit, this could be a great fit. ROLE You would be joining a team of 2, reporting into the HR Leader and working closely with the Senior HRBP, you’ll be responsible for a wide mix of HR activity, including: • Managing employee relations cases and advising managers on performance management (PIPs) and grievances (with templates and processes in place)., • Drafting complex contracts (including non-compete and bonus clauses for example)., • Supporting recruitment on an ad hoc basis sometimes with international remit., • Overseeing Workday system administration and HRIS processes., • Providing general HR support across the employee lifecycle. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being involved in every part of the employee lifecycle, from advising managers, to creating complex contracts and booking travel for a people related event! You'll need to be comfortable having a broad scope and enjoy operational duties as well as HR Advisory. What would make a great candidate: • Exposure working with advising managers on Employee relations in the UK including performance and grievances, • Confident handling a dynamic, changing workload in a matrix organisation., • Experienced in ER case management, particularly performance management and grievances., • Strong contract drafting skills, with the ability to handle more complex clauses., • Proficiency with Workday (or similar HRIS)., • A true self-starter who enjoys working independently with minimal day-to-day direction., • Someone adaptable, practical, and resilient, equally happy managing higher-level ER cases and everyday admin., • A genuine, approachable personality — team fit is just as important as technical skills., • Someone who is immediately available or on maximum 1 months notice. The Offer • Salary: £40,000–£50,000 (depending on experience)., • Hybrid working: no fixed office days, with occasional in-office presence for ER meetings and to meet the HR Leader., • To start immediately!, • Being part of a fantastic, friendly small HR Team with lots of independence and autonomy, • A role offering broad HR exposure, working closely with senior HR leadership across EMEA.

The role We’re delighted to be partnering with a growing financial services business who are looking for a HR Advisor to join the team. Working closely with an experienced and supportive Head of HR, you’ll play a key role in delivering a broad range of HR services across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid HR foundation who’s eager to broaden their experience and continue developing in a generalist role. Responsibilities: • Serve as the first point of contact for employee queries., • Support employee relations, performance management, and GDPR compliance., • Build relationships with external vendors and support organisational change., • Promote inclusivity and wellbeing through engagement initiatives., • Assist with ad-hoc projects including learning & development and employee engagement., • Manage end-to-end recruitment, including advertising, interviews, and contracts., • Conduct background checks and ensure legal documentation., • Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, including probation management., • Maintain employee data in systems like BambooHR, Justworks, and Papaya., • • Track attendance, leave, and generate HR metrics (e.g., turnover, diversity)., • Administer monthly payroll across jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and legal compliance., • Maintain payroll records and liaise with external providers., • Handle salary changes, bonuses, benefits (e.g., pensions, health insurance), and employee queries., • Collaborate with Finance for payroll reconciliation. Ideal candidate: • 4+ Years HR experience, • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to form relationships at all levels, • Fantastic attention to detail and the ability to run processes independently, • Proficiency in HR Systems and Microsoft Office Suite How to apply If you are interested in discussing this role further, please apply for the position or contact Maisie Barker at (Job code MEB/64367). If you require any adjustments, accommodation, or additional support during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. ___ 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 ___.

The Role: HR Business Partner - HR Generalist.Location: London (North London).Salary Circa £55k £60k (+ company bens).Our client is a successful operator in the environmental energy sector, looking for an accomplished HR Generalist to join their energy business during a considerable transformatio

At B&S Group, we started in a single family-run store and have grown into one of the UK’s leading wholesale distributors, supplying retailers across the country. While our scale has expanded, our culture hasn’t changed — we still operate with the same values of care, trust, and ambition that shaped us from the beginning. We’re looking for a versatile HR Advisor who loves variety and thrives in a busy, people-first environment. This is a true generalist role where no two days are alike. You’ll support the full employee lifecycle while also being a trusted advisor to managers on performance, compliance, and people challenges. What you’ll be doing: • Advising on performance management, capability, and wellbeing issues., • Ensuring new joiners have a smooth, engaging onboarding experience., • Supporting on employee relations issues, including absence management and welfare meetings., • Coaching and upskilling managers so they can confidently lead their teams., • Playing a key role in rolling out strategic HR initiatives from the Head of HR and senior team., • Using HR data and reporting to spot trends and drive improvements. What we’re looking for: • CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) with solid experience in an HR Advisor role., • A confident communicator with the ability to influence managers and build trust at all levels., • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice., • Tech-savvy with Excel skills (v-lookups, pivot tables) and a good head for data., • Someone who thrives in a fast-paced SME-style environment, rolling up their sleeves when needed. Why join us? At B&S, you’ll find the best of both worlds: the stability and scale of a growing national business with the friendly, collaborative culture of a family company. We’re ambitious, supportive, and always moving forward — and we want our HR team to be right at the heart of that journey.

Interim HR Manager / People Partner Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 6 month FTC Hybrid: 3–4 days in office, 1–2 days WFH Start ASAP We’re supporting an award-winning production company in the sports and entertainment space as they continue an exciting phase of growth and transformation. With around 80 employees, this is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on HR Business Partner to join on an initial 6-month FTC (with potential to go permanent) and play a pivotal role in shaping and building out the people function. The Role As HRBP, you’ll work closely with the senior leadership team, supporting a passionate, creative workforce. This is a greenfield environment where you’ll have the chance to design and implement HR processes and frameworks from the ground up. Key responsibilities include: • Leading on HR operations and people frameworks, • Providing day-to-day guidance to managers and senior stakeholders, • Managing ER cases and advising on best practice, • Developing and embedding policies, processes, and appraisal frameworks, • Driving employee engagement and communication initiatives, • Partnering with SMT on strategic HR initiatives, • Overseeing transition to a new HRIS system, • Line managing an HR/Office Assistant We’re looking for a confident, proactive experienced HR professional with strong HR Generalist experience gained within a fast paced creative environment. You’ll enjoy a mix of operational delivery and strategic partnering. You’ll be resilient, adaptable, and able to bring structure to a fast-paced creative environment. Experience in media, sports, entertainment, or a similar dynamic industry would be an advantage.

Director of HR Location: London-based with hybrid working (2-3 days a week on-site, with some travel to regional offices) Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits We are seeking an experienced and visionary HR leader to play a pivotal role in shaping the people strategy of a growing, multi-site, and internationally expanding organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, collaborative, and forward-thinking professional to join at a time of transformation, innovation, and growth. About the Role As Director of HR, you will support the Chief Executive and Executive Leadership Team in delivering an ambitious people agenda. You will lead on organisational design, workforce planning, and change management, guiding the organisation through key initiatives such as business transformation, office relocation, and continued international development. This is a role with both strategic and operational scope - balancing the design and delivery of long-term people strategies with the oversight of day-to-day HR and facilities functions. You will lead a small but highly effective team and ensure policies, practices, and culture reflect the organisation's values and ambitions. Key Responsibilities * Drive forward the HR strategy in support of organisational transformation and business priorities * Lead workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and performance management * Champion diversity, inclusion, and engagement across the organisation * Oversee HR operations including recruitment, reward, learning and development, and compliance with employment law * Act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, providing expert insight and challenge * Lead and develop the HR and facilities teams, embedding a culture of continuous improvement About You We are looking for someone with: * Substantial senior HR leadership experience in complex, fast-paced organisations * Strong generalist HR expertise, including employment law, recruitment, L&D, and change management * Demonstrable experience in organisational transformation and business partnering at executive level * High emotional intelligence and the ability to balance empathy with pragmatic decision-making * Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage credibly at all levels * A collaborative, visible, and low-ego leadership style This role will suit a senior HR professional who thrives on variety and challenge, and who is motivated by the opportunity to make a significant, positive impact during a period of organisational change and growth.

• HR Business Partner – Employee Relations Specialist (Contract), • Immediately available, • Flexible/hybrid working, 1 day in the office Fidarsi are partnering with a fast-growing, fintech bank with rapid growth and an ambitious scale-up agenda who are looking to hire a HR Business Partner – Employee Relations Specialist to start immediately, contract with possible permanent opportunity. The Role We’re looking for an experienced HR Business Partner with strong Employee Relations expertise to join the HR team during an exciting period of growth and transformation. Acting as the first point of contact for your allocated business areas, you’ll partner closely with senior leaders to deliver pragmatic, business-focused HR support, with a particular emphasis on ER case management, policy development, and manager capability. This is a generalist HR role, but with a strong ER focus – meaning you’ll be the go-to person for complex cases, while also driving proactive initiatives that improve employee engagement, reduce risk, and build leadership capability across the business. Key Responsibilities • Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, providing expert advice on employee relations issues including performance, conduct, grievance, and absence management., • Lead on complex ER cases up to and including dismissal, ensuring legal compliance and best practice outcomes., • Proactively coach and upskill managers to improve their confidence and capability in handling people matters., • Review, develop, and implement HR policies and procedures to support growth and compliance., • Use HR data and insights to identify trends in ER activity, implementing preventative strategies., • Contribute to wider people initiatives including L&D, reward, engagement, and wellbeing., • Work with third-party providers (outsourced HR services, payroll, benefits partners) to ensure a seamless HR service. What We’re Looking For • Proven experience in an HR Business Partner role with a strong focus on Employee Relations., • In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and demonstrable experience managing complex ER cases., • Experience in coaching and influencing managers to handle people issues effectively., • Background in Financial Services or another fast-paced, regulated environment desirable., • Strong problem-solving, risk management, and stakeholder engagement skills., • A pragmatic, diplomatic approach with the ability to balance employee needs with commercial priorities.

Industry: Designer toys and collectible pieces 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 ___ 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 We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support both our Europe Regional Office in London and our Northern Europe operations (initially Denmark, followed by Norway and Sweden). This role combines hands-on HR support for the Regional Office with responsibility for establishing and managing HR structures in Northern Europe. The HRBP will act as a trusted partner for managers and employees, providing professional HR advice while aligning local execution with regional and global standards. The role is London-based with regular travel to Denmark and other Nordic countries to manage HR activities locally. Responsibilities 1. HR Operations & Compliance (Northern Europe): • Establish and oversee HR operations in Denmark, including payroll, benefits, compliance, and local HR policies, • Act as the main contact with local authorities, payroll providers, and external advisors, • Extend HR support to Norway and Sweden as entities are established 2. Business Partnering: • Act as HRBP for managers and employees in the Regional Office and in Northern Europe, • Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and development, • Support leaders with talent planning, succession, and organisational growth 3. Recruitment & Onboarding: • Manage end-to-end recruitment for Denmark and future Nordic markets using local job boards, direct sourcing, referrals, and talent pools, • Plan and run recruitment days and assessment centres for new store openings and seasonal ramp-ups, • Oversee recruitment and onboarding in the Nordic region, collaborating with the Europe Talent Acquisition team on Regional Office hiring, • Deliver onboarding programmes that reflect POP MART culture and values 4. Employee Relations & Culture: • Handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism and in compliance with local legislation, • Build trust with managers and employees as a reliable HR partner, • Support engagement initiatives and cultural development across both local and regional teams 5. Regional Projects & Cross-Border Collaboration: • Contribute to Europe-wide HR programmes such as performance management, compensation review, training, and HRIS roll-out., • Ensure local HR practices are aligned with regional standards while adapted to national legislation., • Act as a bridge between Northern Europe, the Europe HR team, and HQ Beijing. Required Qualifications • Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, • Minimum of 5 years’ HR experience, including as a generalist or HRBP, • Strong knowledge of Danish labour law; exposure to Norway or Sweden is an advantage, • Proven track record in employee relations, recruitment, and HR operations, • Experience working in international and multi-country environments, • Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to partner effectively at all levels, • Pragmatic, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, • Fluent in English, with proficiency in Danish or Swedish, • Willingness to travel regularly within Northern Europe to manage HR activities locally Desirable but Not Essential • Experience in the retail or consumer goods sector, ideally in international expansion or multi-country operations, • Exposure to scaling HR frameworks in growth-stage organisations, • Interest in the toy, entertainment, or broader pop culture industries, • Previous experience implementing HRIS or regional HR transformation projects 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.

HRLife is delighted to be working with an innovative engineering SME with a real passion for sustainability and environmental protection. They’re a small but growing business with solid foundations and a collaborative culture and are now looking for a Head of HR to join them on their journey as they continue to grow and develop. Reporting into the CFO and managing a small HR team, you’ll be responsible for shaping and executing their people initiatives. This will be a broad generalist role; a mix of both strategic and operational HR as you’ll be supporting business leaders with a robust scale-up plan whilst also ensuring all the HR basics are in place and processes are fully streamlined. Key responsibilities include: • Develop and implement HR strategies to support the organisation’s goals and objectives, including workforce planning, talent acquisition and employee retention, • Lead all recruitment activities ensuring a best-in-class candidate experience, • Develop, recommend and review competitive reward offerings to attract and retain top talent, • Manage and resolve ER issues, • Lead learning and development initiatives with a particular focus on management development, • Drive succession planning and talent management, • Enhance performance management processes, • Manage the operational aspects of the HR, providing meaningful people data, • Focus on culture and wellbeing, monitoring employee engagement and delivering the annual plan of wellbeing initiatives This will be ideal for someone who has previous experience working in a small, growing business and enjoys a broad generalist role, happy to work strategically advising and guiding business leaders whilst also being able to roll up their sleeves and get stuck into some of the detail. You’ll have strong influencing skills and an agile mindset. A commercial HR professional who has a passion for delivering excellence across the full employee lifecycle. In addition, our client is looking for: • Degree educated, ideally with CIPD level 7, • Experienced in a similar industry, ideally engineering or R&D, • Strong employment law knowledge, • Experience in managing HR projects, • A coaching and mentoring approach, • Emotionally intelligent London based, hybrid working – 2 days a week in the office (Tuesday & Wednesday) £75-£80k plus 10% bonus

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