The Role
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on HR Manager to lead and deliver all aspects of the People function within a growing health-tech scale-up. As the company’s first dedicated HR hire, this role will take ownership of day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, people processes, and organisational development, while helping build a scalable people function for future growth.
This is a broad generalist role suited to someone who is comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced environment and confident in managing most HR matters without significant day-to-day support from senior leadership. External specialist HR/legal support will be available for highly complex matters.
The role is offered on a hybrid basis from our London office, currently near Chancery Lane.
The role is 4 hours per day, 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
Core Responsibilities
- Own and manage all HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, probation, performance management, promotions, and offboarding
- Act as the primary point of contact for all employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, performance concerns, absence management, and workplace issues
- Ensure company policies, contracts, and HR practices remain compliant with UK employment law and aligned with business needs
- Maintain and improve HR systems, processes, documentation, and employee records
- Support hiring managers with recruitment processes, interview coordination, and hiring best practices
- Develop and maintain employee policies, handbooks, and people processes appropriate for scaling the business
- Partner with managers and founders to provide pragmatic HR advice and coaching
- Support the development of performance management, engagement, and culture initiatives
- Identify areas for improvement and help build a scalable people function as the company grows
- Manage relationships with external HR and employment law advisors where required
- Contribute to organisational planning, workforce development, and future people strategy
Requirements
- 6–10+ years of HR generalist experience, ideally within a scale-up, SME, or high-growth environment
- Proven experience independently managing employee relations cases and advising managers on HR matters
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- CIPD Level 7 qualification preferred, or CIPD Level 5 with significant relevant experience
- Experience building or improving HR processes in a growing organisation
- Comfortable operating as a standalone HR professional with a high degree of autonomy
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organisation
- Pragmatic, commercially minded, and able to balance people and business priorities
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience within technology, digital health, healthcare, or regulated environments would be advantageous
