Job Description
About The Role:
An established and desirable, mid-sized architecture practice in London is seeking an HR Manager to join its team on a permanent basis. This multidisciplinary, employee-focused business has built a strong reputation within the UK architecture industry and is known for its thoughtful, people-centric approach to both its work and workplace culture.
This is a standalone, generalist role with broad scope and real influence. You'll partner closely with senior leadership, supporting both strategic decision-making and day-to-day people matters, while driving improvements across processes, systems and overall efficiency. A key part of the role is the ability to build strong relationships across the business, confidently engaging with Directors while remaining approachable and trusted by the wider team. You'll bring a proactive mindset, the confidence to operate autonomously, and the ability to balance operational delivery with longer-term thinking.
Alongside the opportunity to shape and develop the people function, the business offers a supportive and creative culture, based in a beautifully designed office. Benefits include tax-free bonuses, hybrid and flexible working options (1 day from home), generous annual leave, life insurance, and a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing and engagement. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded London-based design practice in a role where you'll have the scope, freedom, and responsibility to drive change and put your personal stamp on meaningful work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a trusted advisor to leadership and line managers on all HR and people-related matters
- Lead and support a positive, collaborative studio culture, driving engagement and inclusion initiatives
- Manage the full employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, performance, employee relations)
- Oversee HR operations, policies and compliance, ensuring best practice and accurate reporting
- Manage salary reviews, benefits administration and payroll coordination with external providers
- Build strong relationships across the studio, supporting teams at all levels
- Support project teams with resourcing, workforce planning and maintaining employee data systems
- Use data and insight to inform decision-making and highlight trends or areas for improvement
- Champion and embed employee ownership values across the practice
Key Skills / Requirements:
- Proven experience in a standalone or generalist HR role within an architecture/design or project-based environment
- Strong employee relations knowledge and confidence advising senior stakeholders
- Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills with a high level of discretion
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery in a fast-paced environment
- Process-driven with the ability to improve systems and ways of working
- Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
- CIPD qualification desirable
- Collaborative, approachable and confident working across all levels of a studio environment
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