HR Manager
Senior HR Manager
Award-Winning AJ100 Architecture Practice
A leading, AJ100-listed architecture practice is seeking an experienced Senior HR Manager to join its leadership team. This is a key strategic role within a large, creative, and fast-paced professional services environment.
The practice is internationally recognised for design excellence and employs a diverse workforce across multiple studios and disciplines. The Senior HR Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping people strategy, supporting senior leadership, and driving best-in-class HR operations.
The Role
Reporting into senior management, the Senior HR Manager will oversee the full HR function, providing both strategic direction and hands-on leadership across the practice.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading and developing the HR team and HR operations
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Partnering with Directors and Studio Leaders on people strategy
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Overseeing employee relations, performance management, and policy development
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Managing recruitment strategy in collaboration with internal and external partners
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Supporting organisational growth, restructuring, and change initiatives
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Driving learning, development, and succession planning
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Ensuring compliance with UK employment law and best practice
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Championing culture, wellbeing, DE&I, and employee engagement initiatives
Skills & Experience Required
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Proven experience in a Senior HR Manager or HR Business Partner role
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Background within architecture, design, construction, or professional services preferred
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Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
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Experience supporting senior stakeholders and leadership teams
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Confident managing complex employee relations matters
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Experience leading HR teams and managing HR processes at scale
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Commercially minded with excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
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CIPD qualified (Level 5 or 7)
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Experience working within a large creative or design-led organisation
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Experience supporting multi-office or international teams
What’s On Offer
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A senior leadership role within an AJ100, award-winning practice
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Opportunity to influence and shape people strategy at practice level
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Collaborative, creative, and inclusive working environment
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Long-term career development and progression