HR Manager – Industry Leader (London)

Overview

In this role you will lead the full employee lifecycle and provide trusted HR support across the business, guiding day-to-day HR operations. You’ll partner with managers to shape people practices, policies and culture in a growing environmental/infrastructure company. Expect hands-on ER, onboarding, payroll, training and compliance work that drives a positive, high-performing workplace. You will influence workforce planning, recruitment and tender-related people requirements to support business goals. This is a senior, impact-driven opportunity within a dynamic industry leader.

Pay / Benefits

• salary and benefits package
• flexible/hybrid working

Responsibilities

• Oversee employee relations, performance management, investigations and outcomes
• Coordinate occupational health referrals when needed
• Review and develop HR policies, procedures, structures and equality monitoring
• Oversee weekly payroll and benefits administration (pensions, healthcare, vehicles, Cycle to Work)
• Maintain and develop HR systems
• Collaborate with Talent & Workforce Manager on recruitment and workforce planning
• Lead onboarding and internal movements (promotions/transfers) for smooth employee experience
• Manage HR processes for leavers and related documentation
• Act as HR lead for apprenticeships
• Identify training needs and support managers’ people-management capabilities
• Provide practical HR advice to managers and staff
• Support people-related aspects of tender submissions
• Prepare HR reports/presentations using data for senior management
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice

Key requirements

• Generalist HR Manager or senior HR experience
• Confident handling complex employee relations
• Commercially aware with stakeholder relationship skills
• Highly organized, proactive in fast-paced environments
• Experience with HR systems, HRIS/ATS, and MS Office
• Ability to analyze HR data and translate into insights
• Strong communicator delivering practical HR guidance
• Passionate about people development and positive workplace culture
• Ability to work independently and within a management team
• 4–6 years of progressive HR experience, including supervisory/management experience
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
• Experience with HRIS, ATS and Microsoft Office systems

• communication
• relationship-building
• proactivity
• HRIS
• ATS
• Microsoft Office

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