Senior HR Manager
Listed on 2026-01-01
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HR/Recruitment
Employee Relations, Talent Manager -
Management
Employee Relations, Talent Manager
About The Role Purpose of the Role
Weare seeking a Senior HR Manager to lead our US HR and Operations function. Thisis a senior, trusted role with a seat at the table - responsible for shaping the employee experience, driving engagement, and ensuring compliance and operational excellence across the US.
Reporting directly to the HR Director (based in London) and partnering closely with the US Managing Director, you will provide both strategic and hands‑on HR leadership for a high-performing business. You’ll oversee the HR Generalist and Office Manager, act as the senior HR contact for the US team and play a key role in aligning US people priorities with global initiatives.
Thisis a dynamic opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives onvariety, collaboration, and impact - combining people leadership, commercial insight, and operational excellence in equal measure.
Key Responsibilities Leadership and Business Partnership- Act as the senior HR point of contact for all US employees and managers,providing expert advice, coaching, and practical solutions.
- Partner with the US Managing Director, HR Director, and senior leaders to align people strategy with business goals.
- Leadand develop the HR Generalist and Office Manager, fostering growth,accountability, and collaboration.
- Collaborate with HR colleagues across EMEA and APAC to ensure alignment and consistency in policies, processes, and initiatives.
- Manage complex employee relations cases, investigations, and performance matters,ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.
- Serveas the subject matter expert on US employment law and compliance,including multi-state regulations.
- Leadthe relationship with PEI’s Professional Employer Organization (PEO),overseeing and negotiating contracts, benefits, and payroll coordination.
- Leadon contribution strategy modelling for healthcare benefits.
- Maintain up-to-date HR policies and employee handbook, ensuring alignment with federal and state requirements.
- Oversee compliance training, visa/immigration administration, and recordkeeping.
- Partner with the Office Manager to design high-impact engagement, wellbeing, andculture initiatives.
- Analyse output from stay and exit interviews, identifying themes and providing actionable insights.
- Maintain accurate and compliant employee records within the HRIS system.
- Lead annual benefit renewal and open enrolment processes, ensuring smooth execution and employee understanding.
- Partner with managers on performance management, feedback, and development planning.
- Collaborate with the HR Director on global initiatives, including succession planning,leadership development, and retention strategies.
- Contribute to the annual US operating budget and manage HR-related costs throughout the year.
- Partner with Finance to ensure payroll accuracy, benefits billing, and compliance with audits and workers’ compensation requirements.
- Oversee office management operations in partnership with the Office Manager,including space planning and facilities projects.
Although we are keeping direct experience and knowledge requirements to a minimum, we doneed you to demonstrate your capabilities in relation to the points listed under essential requirements in the person specification. You should be prepared to discuss illustrations on how your competencies have helped you toachieve positive results.
Essential experience- Significant experience in a HR generalist position
- Demonstrable experience working with a mid-tier HRIS
- Experience having worked with a mid-tier US based PEO
- Strong employee relations and conflict resolution experience
- Working in an international business
- Budget management
- Experience working with sales/commercial and editorial professionals.
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Exceptionally organised with impeccable time management skills
- HR qualification (SHRM or similar)
- Fast and innovative learner
- Self-motivated with a results and data driven approach
- Personable and pro‑active
- Ability to work independently
- Self‑motiva…
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