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Head of HR – EMEA Region
Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days in office) Salary: £60k - £80k base (Candidates with availability to start within a month or less are highly encouraged to apply)
About the Role
My client—a highly regarded, global professional services firm—is seeking a strategic HR leader to take ownership of their HR function across the EMEA region. This is a critical hire within the HR team, providing the opportunity to partner closely with senior stakeholders while delivering both strategic and operational HR support, with a particular focus on employee relations and UK employment law.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a law firm or professional services environment, though HR professionals comfortable in fast-paced, high-standard workplaces are also encouraged to apply. This role is perfect for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys:
- Advising senior leaders on complex people matters
- Driving a positive employee experience
- Partnering with managers across a highly skilled workforce
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide HR support and guidance to UK business leaders and employees
- Lead and manage a broad range of employee relations matters, including:
- Disciplinaries
- Grievances
- Investigations
- Performance management
- Absence cases
- Advise stakeholders on UK employment law and HR best practice
- Support organisational change initiatives, restructures, and workforce planning
- Collaborate with senior leaders on people strategy, engagement, and talent initiatives
- Review, update, and implement HR policies and procedures
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle activities where applicable
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR reporting
- Work with the wider HR team to deliver key projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure HR processes and practices remain compliant with UK employment legislation
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Requirements
The successful candidate must have:
- Strong employee relations experience, including the ability to manage complex cases independently
- A solid understanding of UK employment law and its practical application
- Experience partnering with managers and senior stakeholders
- Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive, commercial, and solutions-focused approach
- CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience
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