Your new company
A global interior design studio with offices in London, Dubai, New York and Los Angeles. They are seeking a highly organised and proactive Office & HR Generalist to join on a permanent basis. You will support the smooth running of the London studio while providing day‑to‑day HR support and working closely with international teams where required. In this dual Office Management and HR position, you will oversee daily studio operations alongside delivering generalist HR support.
Your new role
Acting as the main point of contact for day‑to‑day studio operations
Managing suppliers, service providers and deliveries
Coordinating facilities, maintenance, repairs and workspace set‑ups
Overseeing office supplies, equipment and storage
Supporting office moves, fit‑outs and space planning
Ensuring health & safety requirements are met
Assisting with internal events, team activities and wellbeing initiatives
Providing administrative support to leadership
Liaising with external IT providers to coordinate equipment, access and onboarding needs
Acting as first point of contact for HR queries
Managing end‑to‑end recruitment including job descriptions, interviews, offers and contracts
Supporting managers with employee relations matters as required
Coordinating onboarding, probation reviews and leaver processes
Maintaining accurate HR records in line with GDPR
Updating HR policies and the Company Handbook
Tracking recruitment spend and reporting to the Finance DirectorWhat you'll need to succeed
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or similar
Minimum 4 years' relevant experience
Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
Experience in a creative, design or studio environment (preferred)
Exposure to international HR (desirable)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Practical, proactive and confident working independently
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust at all levels
Calm, professional judgement and strong negotiation skillsWhat you'll get in return
Opportunity to work with a global creative design studio
Hybrid Working (Mon, Weds & Thurs in the office)
A role offering long‑term career potential
A varied, hands‑on role with both HR and operational responsibility
Exposure to international teams and global ways of working
Supportive, collaborative studio environmentWhat you need to do now
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