Senior HR Manager Award-Winning AJ100 Architecture Practice A leading, AJ100-listed architecture practice is seeking an experienced Senior HR Manager to join its leadership team. This is a key strategic role within a large, creative, and fast-paced professional services environment. The practice is internationally recognised for design excellence and employs a diverse workforce across multiple studios and disciplines. The Senior HR Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping people strategy, supporting senior leadership, and driving best-in-class HR operations. The Role Reporting into senior management, the Senior HR Manager will oversee the full HR function, providing both strategic direction and hands-on leadership across the practice. Key responsibilities include: * Leading and developing the HR team and HR operations * Partnering with Directors and Studio Leaders on people strategy * Overseeing employee relations, performance management, and policy development * Managing recruitment strategy in collaboration with internal and external partners * Supporting organisational growth, restructuring, and change initiatives * Driving learning, development, and succession planning * Ensuring compliance with UK employment law and best practice * Championing culture, wellbeing, DE&I, and employee engagement initiatives Skills & Experience Required * Proven experience in a Senior HR Manager or HR Business Partner role * Background within architecture, design, construction, or professional services preferred * Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice * Experience supporting senior stakeholders and leadership teams * Confident managing complex employee relations matters * Experience leading HR teams and managing HR processes at scale * Commercially minded with excellent interpersonal skills Desirable * CIPD qualified (Level 5 or 7) * Experience working within a large creative or design-led organisation * Experience supporting multi-office or international teams What’s On Offer * A senior leadership role within an AJ100, award-winning practice * Opportunity to influence and shape people strategy at practice level * Collaborative, creative, and inclusive working environment * Competitive salary and benefits package * Long-term career development and progression