A 250 person strong architecture practice based in Central London is seeking a new HR Manager. The company is a respected design practice that promotes professional development, wellbeing, and flexible working, with an HR function that genuinely influences how the business evolves across their 3 offices, 2 in the UK and 1 in Europe.

Responsibilities:

• Lead day to day HR operations, including employee relations, onboarding, recruitment coordination, and performance processes
• Partner with Heads of Team to guide workforce planning and career development pathways
• Champion wellbeing, inclusion, learning initiatives, and staff experience improvements
• Maintain and improve HR policies and procedures with a clear, accessible approach
• Support salary reviews, promotions, succession planning, and resourcing strategies
• Oversee HR systems, data accuracy, and reporting
• Contribute to culture initiatives, social programming, and early careers activity
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and support visa processes when required

Skills and Experience:

• Previous HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor experience within a creative, design, or professional services setting
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law
• Confident partnering with senior leaders and guiding sensitive matters
• Empathetic communication, diplomacy, and problem solving skills
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, project driven environment
• HRIS experience and an interest in improving systems and processes
• The right to live and work in the UK

Benefits:

• Hybrid working pattern, 1 day working from home
• 20 days annual leave plus Christmas closure
• Sociable office with regular events and outings
• A beautifully designed office in Central London
• Collaborative, social, inclusive practice culture

If you would enjoy shaping HR in a forward thinking design environment, this role could be ideal. Apply now to explore the opportunity.