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People & Talent Manager Mayfair, London 65,000 75,000 good benefits Contract: Full-Time Permanent Hybrid The Middleton Partnership is excited to be working on a People and Talent Manager opportunity for one of its esteemed clients. Are you an experienced HR generalist who thrives in a fast-paced, people-first environment where trust, confidentiality and professional excellence are non-negotiable? This is a unique opportunity to join a prestigious and professional private household team (c. 30 employees) in Mayfair as their first People & Talent Manager . Youll be at the heart of a small but high-performing leadership team, shaping the employee experience across the board - from recruitment and onboarding to compliance, payroll, culture and beyond. This is a hands-on role with real strategic influence , perfect for someone who enjoys variety and values discretion. What Youll Be Doing: Own the Recruitment & Onboarding process from job specs to smooth, professional induction experiences Be a trusted advisor to the Principals, department heads on employee relations, performance management and HR best practice Lead all aspects of HR compliance, record-keeping , and HRIS (Deputy) Manage monthly payroll and benefits pensions, private medical insurance and more Support training, development, and performance reviews across a collaborative team Champion a positive, inclusive culture and high levels of team engagement What You Bring: Proven HR generalist experience , ideally in boutique or discreet settings (private households, high end 5 hospitality /hotel environments, time spent in the luxury sector with exposure to HNW individuals) Confident advising at senior level, with excellent judgement and unflappable professionalism You must have hands-on experience managing payroll , benefits, and all aspects of HR admin Exceptional written and verbal communication skills - tact & diplomacy is key A calm operator with a highly organised approach , you''ll have an eye for detail and a discreet working style A sense of pace and urgency and ruthless rigour and efficiency You are tech savvy and comfortable using HR software Whats In It for You: Competitive salary: up to 75,000 (DOE) Discretionary performance-related bonus Private medical insurance, pension plan & holiday Hybrid working - onsite presence needed 2-3 days a week, but some weeks might require someone onsite every day, flexibility on this point is key Ongoing professional development and training opportunities The chance to work in a close-knit, values-driven team supporting a distinguished private household If you''re looking for a meaningful, high-impact HR role where no two days are the same, Id love to hear from you. We are looking for someone to start with this brilliant client soon but want to hire the right person with the best set of skills, experience and personality match for this unique opportunity. Apply today to be considered and please be patient to hear from us with a response.