Senior Human Resources Manager

Job Description

Contract
:
Permanent – 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Team
:
Human Resources

Office Location
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Frankfurt or London

We have an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced Senior HR Manager or HR Business Partner to join us as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across the UK and Europe (Germany, Switzerland, Poland), operating within a complex, multi-country environment. This is a senior, strategic role that combines strong commercial judgement with deep HR expertise to drive organisational effectiveness and business performance.

The role leads on-the-ground HR Advisors in Frankfurt and Warsaw; you will work in close collaboration with HR colleagues across EMEA including our Centres of Excellence across Talent Development, Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards to deliver high-quality, consistent, and scalable people solutions aligned to business priorities.

If you are a talented and enthusiastic HR professional looking to grow your career and enjoy collaborating with colleagues globally, we would love to hear from you!

Our EMEA HR team consists of over 30 dedicated professionals based in various locations across EMEA. Together, we provide dynamic and engaging support for the Firm's diverse HR needs.

• Partnering with senior leaders to shape, advise and deliver on people strategies aligned to business objectives across Europe
• Leading and delivering complex people initiatives that enhance organisational effectiveness, performance, and scalability
• Providing expert guidance on employee relations, employment legislation, consultation processes, and organisational change
• Leading, developing, and supporting HR team members in your team, ensuring strong operational delivery and a positive employee experience
• Collaborating closely with the HR Centres of Excellence and EMEA HR colleagues to ensure consistency, insight sharing, and best practice
• Using data and insight to inform decisions, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement
• Acting as a calm and credible escalation point for complex or high-risk people matters

• Significant experience in a senior HR Manager or HR Business Partner role within a multi-country European environment within a global legal or professional services environment
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and employee relations in Germany and Poland (experience in Switzerland highly desirable; UK exposure an advantage)
• Proven experience leading and developing HR professionals
• Demonstrated ability to influence, coach, and challenge senior leaders with credibility
• Experience managing complex change, restructuring, and sensitive employee relations matters
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to balance compliance, risk, and business priorities
• A highly collaborative communicator with exceptional relationship management skills at all levels
• Excellent organisational skills and experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• HR or relevant qualifications

This role offers the opportunity to operate at a senior level within a pan-European remit, working closely with leadership to shape people strategy, lead meaningful change, and contribute to firm-wide transformation in a collaborative, values-led environment.

A career at Fragomen will provide you with the opportunity to work in an exciting environment for a broad range of clients, where no two days will be the same. You will face interesting challenges, and will work with dedicated, friendly and ambitious people, where providing exceptional client service is at the core of what we do. We are extremely proud of our workforce at Fragomen, and we are fully committed to providing equal opportunities.

At Fragomen, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and professional growth. The details of your benefits package will depend on the location you are hired in, but will include:

• Competitive Salary: We offer salaries that reflect your skills and experience
• Health and Well-being: A comprehensive employee assistance programme, gym discounts,…