Human Resources Manager

Fidarsi is partnering with a highly respected, established Investment Manager to hire an experienced HR Operations Lead for a maternity cover. This is a hands\-on, operational role with global exposure. You’ll play a critical part in delivering best\-in\-class HR operations while leading a small team and driving process excellence in a regulated, multi\-jurisdictional environment. **The Opportunity** You will take ownership of end\-to\-end HR operations, ensuring seamless delivery across the employee lifecycle—while also enhancing systems, strengthening governance, and improving efficiency. **Key Responsibilities** • Lead day\-to\-day HR operations (onboarding, offboarding, contracts, HR admin) • Line manage and develop a small HR Operations team. • Act as escalation point for complex and cross\-border HR matters • Optimise HR systems (Workday, Monday.com), reporting and data governance • Oversee payroll coordination and benefits administration • Manage performance cycle delivery and reporting • Ensure compliance with GDPR, SMCR, and regulatory HR frameworks • Support learning \& development operations and training compliance • Drive continuous improvement, automation, and HR projects **What We’re Looking For** • Strong HR Operations experience within financial services or asset management • Hands\-on approach with the ability to balance delivery and leadership • Experience managing HR systems (Workday highly desirable) • Solid understanding of multi\-region HR processes and compliance • Comfortable working in a regulated environment (SMCR knowledge advantageous) • Detail\-oriented, proactive, and solutions\-driven