A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work within one of the largest Single Family Offices in London as their HR Manager. This role will work in a very well-structured team consisting of legal, compliance and finance professionals and will suit someone who is comfortable with all HR matters in relation to payroll, benefits, employment rights, handling of employee disputes and disciplinary matters, leadership development and other people related issues.

You will become the main point of contact for the HR function with the view to implement and improve HR practises and policies, as well as, ensuring that the company complies with current regulations, professional standards and legislation.

The Family Office consists of around 70 household staff and around 30 office staff, with few members located in other parts of the globe.

Responsibilities:

  • Managing and enhancing the HR department by strategically developing and operationally implementing new HR policies, programs and practices
  • Provide professional leadership, support, and development to senior managers and any HR team members, to increase knowledge, share best practice and to ensure that relevant professional standards are met
  • Process different payrolls for staff in UK including for few self-employed staff
  • Maintain policies and ensure appropriate administration, payroll and benefits processing
  • Work with House Managers for recruitment of household staff (housekeepers, cleaners, gardeners, butlers, chauffeurs etc)
  • Ensure statutory and safer recruitment checks are completed and appropriate evidence is retained on file: rights to work, DBS, references and any job specific requirements
  • Maintain an accurate and up to date record of staff information including salaries, benefits, annual leave, emergency contact details, complaints etc
  • Proactive response to employee relations including appraisal process, training and development, disciplinaries, grievances and general staff issues
  • Ensure all disciplinary and grievances are dealt with in line with company policy
  • Minimise external costs relating to legal or HR advice
  • Support employees across the Family Office with daily HR related queries

Skills, experience & qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
  • Previous senior human resources experience including payroll processing and handling disciplinary and grievance matters
  • Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
  • Keeping the utmost discretion and confidentiality
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to understand detailed information
  • Thick-skinned and firm personality
  • It is important that the right candidate has the skills to form effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels

Total package up to £100,000 including discretionary bonus.

REF: AGR2921

If you would like to apply for this role, please send your CV to Chloe Walker at chloew@agreusgroup.com