Job Description:

HR Manager - Hybrid

My client is a major international construction and property consultancy, currently embarking on an exciting expansion journey with challenging growth plans to meet their 2030 strategy. We are currently searching for a generalist People Manager to help them build and improve for the future as they continue to grow in the UK and internationally.

Their focus is to create value for their customers, through the skills and passion of their people, and to nurture strong long-term partnerships. The People strategy supports the delivery of this through the attraction, development and retention of their exceptional and diverse colleagues. They strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone can be the best version of themselves through effective HR practises and the development and coaching of their teams.

This is a generalist People Manager role, supporting all regions of the UK business – primarily London. You will be expected to be in the London office three days a week and two days from home

You will partner with the business to deliver the People strategy and help drive business performance, while also providing high-quality, hands-on support across core people activities.

The purpose of the role is to:

• Partner with business leaders to deliver the People strategy, translating business priorities into practical people plans that support growth, performance and retention.
• Provide expert, pragmatic advice across the employee lifecycle (including employee relations), coaching managers to build confidence and capability.
• Use people data and insight (e.g. headcount, turnover, absence, engagement themes) to identify risks and opportunities and influence actions with your client group.
• Role model and challenge behaviours to ensure they align with our values, creating an inclusive, high-performing and customer-focused culture.

Role Responsibilities

The responsibilities listed below are intended to be a broad but not exhaustive list.

Strategic Partnering

• Build strong relationships with Partners and managers, acting as a trusted advisor and first point of contact for people-related matters.
• Identify trends and provide clear recommendations, escalating risks and proposing action plans as needed.

Employee Relations (risk-manged, coaching-led)

• Provide support and advice on a full range of employee relations activities including performance management, absence management, discipline and grievance procedures, flexible working and equal opportunities.
• Manage Occupational Health referrals and long-term absence cases, coaching managers on best practice and ensuring appropriate documentation and follow-up.
• Drive consistency in the application of absence management practices, identifying themes and recommending preventative actions.

Performance, Talent & Leadership Capability

• Coach and support managers with performance management, goal setting, feedback and development conversations, promoting consistency and best practice.
• Contribute to talent and succession discussions, supporting actions that build capability and retain key skills.
• Identify development needs within your Stakeholder group and partner with L&D and People Ops colleagues to shape interventions and learning plans.

Commerciality

• Develop a good understanding of your business areas and priorities, and how HR contributes to achieving business goals.
• Coach and influence our line managers to create high performing teams and help people be the best they can be to support the growth of the business.

Projects 

• Lead or contribute to People projects and change initiatives that improve colleague experience, manager capability and/or operational effectiveness.
• Work with the Head of People and L&D, and the wider People team, to identify opportunities for improvement, developing and implementing pragmatic solutions.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a generalist HR Manager/Business Partner role, ideally within a professional or commercial environment.
• Strong employee relations capability, with the confidence to coach and support managers while promoting fair, consistent outcomes.
• Able to build trusted relationships with leaders and managers, working collaboratively to deliver effective people solutions.
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of how people decisions support business performance and growth.
• Committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive culture, role modelling the business values and behaviours.
• Comfortable using people data and insight to identify trends and inform decision-making.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and best practice.
• Proactive, organised and detail‑focused, with strong communication skills and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Why apply?

• Join a global, employee-owned business with a collaborative culture.
• Enjoy hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Work in a varied role where no two days are the same.
• Support senior stakeholders while building strong relationships across the region.
• Be part of a team that values wellbeing, family-friendly policies and practical support.

Hours: 9am – 5.30pm

Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy

Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not be successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions come in.