Senior People Lead
We’re supporting a founder‑led real estate investment and development business in recruiting a maternity cover for their Head of People. They operate in a fast‑moving, entrepreneurial environment and the role offers the opportunity to guide and steady the People function working directly with the CEO and senior leadership team and playing a key role in maintaining momentum across HR operations and people‑related decisions. The role is hybrid based in their West End offices and will require 2-3 days in depending on the if the role is full or part time.
What You’ll Do
This is a senior, hands‑on and highly trusted standalone People role. Your focus will be on continuity, sound judgement and supporting leaders with confident, pragmatic HR guidance. Building relationships with the senior stakeholders will be a key part of the role.
You’ll concentrate on:
- Acting as the primary People/HR lead for the group
- Providing high‑trust advice to the CEO and senior team on employee relations and risk‑based decisions
- Managing day‑to‑day HR operations, primarily UK‑focused with light EU coordination
- Overseeing payroll, benefits, policy upkeep and employment compliance
- Supporting ongoing performance, reward and people processes
- Managing and coordinating external partners including legal, payroll and local HR support
About You
You’ll thrive here if you enjoy working autonomously, bring grounded HR judgement, and feel comfortable advising senior leaders in a founder‑led setting.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has operated as a standalone or first‑in People lead
- Is confident holding and maintaining an existing People function
- Brings strong ER judgement and experience advising CEOs and senior leadership
- Has solid UK employment law knowledge, with some exposure to EU jurisdictions
- Works pragmatically, stays delivery‑focused and is willing to be hands‑on
- Enjoys working independently in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment
The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
