{"id":157847,"date":"2025-12-01T12:38:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T12:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/?post_type=hd_case_study&#038;p=157847"},"modified":"2025-12-01T12:38:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T12:38:16","slug":"hiring-the-first-hr-manager-for-a-boutique-private-investment-firm","status":"publish","type":"hd_case_study","link":"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/case-studies\/hiring-the-first-hr-manager-for-a-boutique-private-investment-firm\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiring the first HR Manager for a boutique private investment firm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow-no-border\" id=\"h-the-challenge\">The challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The client needed their first HR Manager on the ground in London to support business growth and strengthen their people proposition. This individual had to thrive in a small, entrepreneurial organisation on a transformative journey, balancing strategic and operational responsibilities. The role demanded strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build credibility quickly while shaping the HR function from the ground up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow-no-border\" id=\"h-the-solution\">The solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/consultants\/abigail-benham\/\">Abigail<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/consultants\/chad-vigano\/\">Chad<\/a> conducted a comprehensive market mapping exercise to identify suitable talent. Leveraging our established roundtables, networking groups and referral channels, we focused on candidates with proven experience in dynamic, high-growth environments. Ultimately, we identified an exceptional individual with whom we had a long-standing relationship and had previously placed successfully, ensuring cultural alignment and immediate impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow-no-border\" id=\"h-the-outcome\">The outcome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The client appointed their first HR Manager in London, who has seamlessly integrated into the business and is delivering both strategic guidance and operational excellence. This hire has strengthened the organisation\u2019s people proposition and positioned the business for continued growth. Feedback from the client highlighted the quality of candidates presented and the efficiency of the process, describing the experience as \u201cfantastic\u201d and recommending Frazer Jones for future HR hires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow-no-border\" id=\"h-client-testimonial\">client testimonial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;We had a fantastic experience working with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/consultants\/abigail-benham\/\">Abigail<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/consultants\/chad-vigano\/\">Chad<\/a> at Frazer Jones. From the outset, they demonstrated a deep understanding of our brief and the unique challenges of hiring a first-on-the-ground HR Manager in London. The calibre of candidates presented was exceptional\u2014each could have secured the role, which speaks volumes about their meticulous screening process. Ultimately, their guidance helped us make a confident decision, and we are delighted with the outcome. I would highly recommend the team and have already done so. They will be our first call for any future HR hires.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chief Operating Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-1-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-07c03fc2ce8bda551267c53e5d694143\" id=\"h-role\">Role<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-efb3ce0d9ab19e5a4d1fd1dee1c40f99\">HR Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f0151c42771278609df1d39bb69c0f1c\" id=\"h-region\">Region<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-59355a60d5dab6b16da910617aeb74ac\">London<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-387f3b8626b5fb7d3f9d1ed17cec03e9\" id=\"h-industry\"><strong>Industry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eaa8484c5469dac8d0c2cda52bd3f816\">Boutique private investments<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-brand-1-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-66348116611ba65835270b072df29036\" id=\"h-looking-to-hire-for-your-team\">Looking to hire for your team?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-cta-arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/hire-talent\/\">Get in touch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The challenge The client needed their first HR Manager on the ground in London to support business growth and strengthen their people proposition. 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