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HR Generalist (Architecture), THE CROWD
HR Generalist – Architecture Practice (London-based, Hybrid/Flexible Working)
About The Role
The Crowd are partnered with a highly respected architecture firm with a strong reputation for delivering thoughtful, design-led work across the UK and internationally. They are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join their London team.
In this hands-on generalist role, you will work alongside a wider HR team to support the full employee lifecycle, while contributing to people, culture, wellbeing, and operational initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership teams and stakeholders across multiple studios, playing a key role in supporting the continued growth and evolution of the practice.
The ideal candidate will have experience within a similar role, preferably within architecture or the built environment.
The studio offers a strong benefits package, including:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Enhanced wellbeing initiatives
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- A culture that values collaboration, progression, and employee well-being
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Key Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted HR generalist across the full employee lifecycle
- Lead and support employee relations matters, offering guidance to managers and ensuring best practice across the business
- Oversee HR reporting, payroll coordination, and people data management, with strict attention to accuracy and compliance
- Support learning and development initiatives, career progression planning, and leadership coaching across teams
- Drive wellbeing and employee engagement initiatives, helping to foster an inclusive and collaborative studio culture
- Contribute to EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) initiatives
- Assist with the optimisation and improvement of HR systems and processes, focusing on operational efficiency and scalability
- Collaborate with stakeholders across offices to support business growth
- Help develop and implement people policies, procedures, and internal communications
Key Skills & Requirements
- Proven experience in a broad HR Generalist role, ideally within architecture, design, creative, or professional services environments
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience supporting international teams or multi-studio environments would be advantageous
- Confident in managing employee relations matters and advising managers at all levels
- Strong operational and organisational skills, with the ability to multitask effectively
- Familiarity with HR systems and interest in process improvement
- Passionate about people, culture, wellbeing, and employee development
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused mindset with outstanding attention to detail
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