HR Manager
LCP is a multi‑sector organization that helps clients make informed decisions through analysis and technology. We operate across pensions, benefits, investments, insurance, energy, health, sports, and data analytics.
Who are the department and what is the role?
We are looking for a proactive and hands‑on HR Manager to join our People team. This broad generalist role combines operational and strategic responsibilities. You will work closely with designated business areas to support, advise, and influence people‑related activities and decisions, while also coaching and mentoring junior team members.
What will you be doing?
* Act as the primary HR contact for assigned business areas, providing hands‑on support and strategic guidance on people issues. Use HR data insights to support business decision‑making.
* Manage and advise on a wide range of complex Employee Relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, performance, conflict resolution and capability cases, ensuring alignment with employment law, regulatory standards and company policies.
* Coach and equip line managers to handle ER cases with confidence by providing guidance, tools, and training on absence management, performance and disciplinary matters.
* Proactively manage absence cases, including short and long‑term sickness, coordinating interventions such as occupational health referrals and phased return‑to‑work plans. Liaise with benefit providers where required and conduct wellbeing check‑ins to identify trends and opportunities to support engagement.
* Support on TUPE transfers and organisational change projects, ensuring smooth transitions and compliance with relevant legislation.
* Support the development and consistent application of HR policies and procedures, ensuring best practice and legal compliance.
* Contribute to, and where appropriate lead, HR initiatives and projects that support the broader people strategy (e.g. wellbeing, DE&I, employee engagement).
* Act as a subject‑matter support for UK immigration and visa sponsorship matters, supporting the organisation's compliance with UKVI requirements and sponsor licence obligations. Provide advice on immigration challenges and policy developments.
* Mentor and support junior members of the HR team, fostering their professional development and ensuring consistent, high‑quality delivery of HR services.
* Build and maintain strong relationships across the firm to foster a positive work environment and ensure alignment between HR and business strategies.
* Support the execution of annual HR processes such as performance reviews, compensation and benefits reviews/renewals, and policy updates.
What skills and qualities are we looking for?
* Proven experience in an HR generalist role (HR Advisor, HRBP or HR Manager), ideally within a professional services or similarly complex environment.
* Strong employee relations expertise with a track record of managing complex cases and coaching managers to build capability.
* Demonstrated ability to partner with senior stakeholders and manage end‑to‑end HR processes.
* Experience of TUPE and organisational change projects.
* Knowledge and experience of international HR matters desirable.
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practice HR processes.
* Experience of visa sponsorship and UKVI compliance desirable.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust quickly and challenge constructively.
* Hands‑on, pragmatic and solutions‑focused approach, with the ability to balance strategic input and operational delivery.
* Comfortable working autonomously, managing multiple priorities, and adapting to a fast‑paced environment.
* Detail‑conscious, organised, and able to manage a high‑volume workload accurately.
* Flexible, resilient, pragmatic and discreet, with a collaborative mindset.
* Strong team player with the ability to motivate self and others; committed to coaching and mentoring colleagues.
* Strong IT skills, with comprehensive knowledge of MS Office applications.
* CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience).
What's in it for you?
* Hybrid working (see top of the advert for details)
* Professional study support (where applicable)
* Access to our internal Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural and Women's networks
* Life assurance
* Income protection
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption and shared parental leave
* 26 days annual leave (pro‑rata for part‑time working) plus bank holidays (most can be taken flexibly) with options to buy & sell holiday
* Private medical insurance
* Discounted gym memberships, critical illness and dental insurance through our flexible benefits
* Eye care vouchers
* Cycle to work scheme
* Digital GP services
* Competitive pension scheme
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* High street discounts
* Season ticket loans
* Volunteering opportunities
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (qualifying period applies)
We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation. LCP is committed to making our opportunities accessible to all and would welcome you getting in touch to let us know if an adjustment can be made to help with your application. This may be extra time for assessments, pre‑interview site visits, interview structure or questions, or asking us about building accessibility. Please get in touch via our dedicated email address - [email protected] to discuss how we can support you with your application.
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