Senior HR Manager – FTC

Senior Human Resources Manager – 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Oakleaf are partnering with a global professional services firm to recruit a Senior HR Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a strategic, hands‑on role providing trusted HR advice to senior leaders across Europe in a fast‑paced, multi‑country environment. This role is covering someone moving internally to support a project.

You will lead on‑ground HR Advisors in Europe and work closely with EMEA HR colleagues and Centres of Excellence (Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards) to deliver consistent, high-quality HR services.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior HR professional to influence business strategy, lead complex people initiatives, and operate at a pan‑European level. You must have prior experience supporting Germany.

• Partner with senior leaders to shape and deliver people strategies across multiple European locations circa.
  170 employees.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, employment legislation, consultation, and organisational change.
• Manage, develop, and support HR team members to ensure strong operational delivery in regional offices.
• Collaborate with EMEA HR colleagues and Centres of Excellence.
• Act as a credible escalation point for high‑risk or complex people matters.

• Significant experience as a Senior HR Manager or HR Business Partner in a multi‑country European environment, ideally within professional services or financial services. This is a non‑negotiable.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations in Germany and Poland.
• Proven experience leading and developing HR teams.
• Ability to influence and coach senior leaders with credibility.
• Experience managing complex change, restructuring, and sensitive employee relations matters.
• Strong commercial judgement, balancing compliance, risk, and business priorities.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and relationship management skills.

Please apply and email be for more information.