Human Resources Manager

HR MANAGER VACANCY LONDON – HYBRID – UPTO £70K • Build and own the entire people function from scratch • Strategic role with direct exposure to the COO and leadership team • Blend of HR (70%) and business operations (30%) • Fast\-growing, high\-impact technology environment ABOUT THE CLIENT We’re partnering with a fast\-growing UK technology organisation developing advanced infrastructure solutions. As they scale, they are looking for a Head of People \& Operations to establish the foundations that will support long\-term growth, performance, and culture. THE BENEFITS • Competitive salary and performance\-based incentives • Hybrid working model • High level of autonomy and ownership • Clear progression pathway to Director / C\-suite level • Opportunity to shape company culture and operational strategy THE HEAD OF PEOPLE \& OPERATIONS ROLE: This is a hands\-on, foundational role suited to someone who enjoys building systems, processes, and culture from the ground up. You’ll take full ownership of the employee lifecycle while also supporting key operational functions across the business. Working closely with the COO, you will ensure the organisation runs smoothly, remains compliant, and is set up to scale effectively. Key responsibilities include: • Designing and implementing the full employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, performance, development, offboarding) • Building and championing company culture and engagement initiatives • Owning HR policies, compliance, and employee relations • Establishing company\-wide operational processes (approvals, spend management, reporting) • Supporting headcount planning, budgeting, and workforce insights • Implementing systems, tools, and operational dashboards • Identifying and resolving operational inefficiencies HEAD OF PEOPLE \& OPERATIONS ESSENTIAL SKILLS • Proven experience building People / HR functions within a startup, scale\-up, or SME • Strong understanding of UK employment law, compliance, and HR best practices • Experience across hiring, onboarding, performance management, and policy creation • Comfortable operating across both HR and broader business operations • Hands\-on with systems, tools, and process implementation • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills • Detail\-oriented with a proactive and structured approach TO BE CONSIDERED: Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via Charlotte.McGill@searchability.com . For further information, please call me on 01244 567 929 / 07889 558 606\. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS People Operations, HR, Business Operations, Employee Lifecycle, UK Employment Law, Startups, Process Design, Compliance, Culture, Performance Management