Brand New Opportunity: HR Manager Creative IndustryIf you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description. London (Hybrid: 3 days in office) Standalone role | 5560k per annum Start date: July (with flexibility)Saisei Talent are delighted to be exclusively partnering with one of the worlds most imaginative and people-driven creative agencies to find their next HR Manager.This is a business in the thick of creative brilliance, cultural evolution, and bold transformation.Fresh off the back of a recent acquisition, the London office - 50-strong and fiercely collaborative, needs a hands-on, heart-led HRBP to help bring two businesses and two cultures together. Youll be leading the charge on everything from systems integration to performance transformation, embedding a people-first experience that reflects the agencys big ambitions.Reporting to the SVP HR in NYC and working closely with a brilliant London leadership team, youll help shape what great looks like from the ground up. What youll be doing: Integration & SystemsLead the UK migration to our global HRIS (UKG), including data accuracy, training and adoptionStandardise contracts, benefits, and HR processes across both legacy and acquired teamsAlign onboarding/offboarding processes and manage documentation to ensure compliance and consistencyOwn and maintain all employee records and data reporting Employee Relations & ComplianceBe the go-to person for employee queries and first-line support on ER issuesManage and advise on conflict resolution, redundancies, grievances, and performance concernsEnsure compliance with UK employment law, contract changes and upcoming UK employment legislation updates.Partner closely with leadership to balance legacy practices with emerging standards Performance & CultureConsolidate two performance systems into one consistent, feedback-led frameworkCoach and support managers through development conversations and reviewsKeep culture front and centre, helping to preserve whats unique in both teams while building one cohesive employee experienceRun engagement initiatives, employee surveys and interpret feedback into action Recruitment & TalentLead low-volume, high-impact hiring across creative, operational and strategic rolesManage job specs, sourcing, candidate experience and onboardingAdvise on inclusive hiring practices that reflect the agencys values and pace Who were looking for: Solid background in HR, with experience in a standalone or generalist HRBP role Proven experience navigating change, ambiguity, and integration Strong knowledge of UK employment law, contracts and compliance Skilled across the employee lifecycle: hiring, onboarding, payroll support, ER, performance Familiar with HR systems - UKG experience is a bonus Brilliant communicator, calm under pressure, and credible with both creatives and leadership Someone who gets the creative world, its energy, informality, and fast paceThis is your chance to lead with heart and head and to shape a people experience where creativity and culture thrive together. If that sounds like your kind of role, wed love to hear from you.Contact me for more information and a confidential chat: amanda@saiseitalent.comSaisei Talent are an equal opportunity agency and will consider all applications.We are dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring that we treat you with respect and support throughout the interview process. We strive to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in our everyday work, and we commit to using these for our business and for all our Clients & Candidates.#HRJobs #HRBusinessPartner #CreativeCareers #PeopleAndCulture #LondonJobs #UKHR #UKG #AgencyLife #NowHiring
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HR Manager- Creative agency