HR Manager
CV-LibraryAldgate, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 17 March 2026
Apply NowI am partnering with a specialist construction logistics business to appoint their first HR Manager, a key hire at an exciting stage of growth. This is a newly created role where, until now, HR has been managed by senior leadership. As the business continues to scale they are looking for an experienced HR professional to take full ownership of the function and build it from the ground up.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a true standalone leadership role with the autonomy to shape, develop and embed HR across the organisation, influencing both people strategy and business performance. The business is a £30 million turnover organisation with £15 million generated in the UK and £15 million across Europe, highlighting its strong and expanding international presence.
Key Responsibilities
* Establish and develop the HR function, processes and strategy
* Review, implement and streamline HR policies and procedures
* Oversee employment contracts, ensuring consistency and compliance
* Ensure full compliance with UK employment law and best practice
* Support payroll processes, including tax and statutory compliance
* Act as the main point of contact for all employee relations matters
* Partner with senior leadership to support business growth and workforce planning
* Drive improvements in performance management, onboarding and employee engagement
* Build scalable HR frameworks to support future expansion
About You
* Proven experience in an HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor role
* Comfortable working in a standalone / autonomous position
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
* Experience setting up or improving HR functions, policies and processes
* Confident working closely with senior stakeholders
* Hands on, pragmatic and able to operate in a fast paced environment
The Opportunity
* True ownership of the HR function
* Opportunity to build and shape HR from scratch
* Work directly with senior leadership and influence business direction
* Be part of a growing business with strong long term plans
* Small, close knit London office (approx. 25 employees)
Please only apply if you have prior experience working at HR Manager level and are confident operating a standalone HR function. This role requires someone who can take full ownership of the department, build processes and work autonomously.
Please also note, the position is based full-time (5 days per week) in the Fenchurch Street office so you must be able to comfortably commute to this location.
If your experience aligns, I will be in touch
This is a rare opportunity to step into a true standalone leadership role with the autonomy to shape, develop and embed HR across the organisation, influencing both people strategy and business performance. The business is a £30 million turnover organisation with £15 million generated in the UK and £15 million across Europe, highlighting its strong and expanding international presence.
Key Responsibilities
* Establish and develop the HR function, processes and strategy
* Review, implement and streamline HR policies and procedures
* Oversee employment contracts, ensuring consistency and compliance
* Ensure full compliance with UK employment law and best practice
* Support payroll processes, including tax and statutory compliance
* Act as the main point of contact for all employee relations matters
* Partner with senior leadership to support business growth and workforce planning
* Drive improvements in performance management, onboarding and employee engagement
* Build scalable HR frameworks to support future expansion
About You
* Proven experience in an HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor role
* Comfortable working in a standalone / autonomous position
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
* Experience setting up or improving HR functions, policies and processes
* Confident working closely with senior stakeholders
* Hands on, pragmatic and able to operate in a fast paced environment
The Opportunity
* True ownership of the HR function
* Opportunity to build and shape HR from scratch
* Work directly with senior leadership and influence business direction
* Be part of a growing business with strong long term plans
* Small, close knit London office (approx. 25 employees)
Please only apply if you have prior experience working at HR Manager level and are confident operating a standalone HR function. This role requires someone who can take full ownership of the department, build processes and work autonomously.
Please also note, the position is based full-time (5 days per week) in the Fenchurch Street office so you must be able to comfortably commute to this location.
If your experience aligns, I will be in touch