Position: Standalone HR Manager – People, Culture & Compliance
Location: East London (fully office-based, no flex)
Hours: Monday to Friday, standard business hours apply
Reporting to: Senior Leadership Team ( CEO & MD)
Industry: MSP
A well-established and fast-scaling technology business is looking for a senior HR professional to take full strategic and operational ownership of its people function. The company has a strong reputation in its sector, holds multiple industry accreditations and prides itself on its workplace culture.
Standalone HR - This is a genuinely broad and autonomous role. It is ideal for someone who thrives with ownership, wants to make a measurable impact, and is ready to move beyond a purely process-driven HR position.
People & Culture
* Serve as the go-to people expert for senior leadership, shaping strategy and driving a high-performance culture
* Champion employee engagement, values and professional standards across a growing team
* Oversee the full employee journey, from onboarding and development through to offboarding
* Manage performance frameworks, probation processes and employee relations matters
Systems & Operations
* Audit and modernise existing HR systems and processes, introducing smarter, more scalable solutions
* Build efficient, automated workflows that improve the day-to-day employee experience
* Introduce data-driven approaches to HR decision-making
Compliance & Risk
* Ensure the business remains fully compliant with UK employment legislation, liaising with external legal advisers as needed
* Develop, implement and maintain HR policies that reflect current best practice
* Proactively manage HR-related risk across the organisation
Accreditations & Standards
* Hold full accountability for the business's compliance accreditations, spanning quality, environmental, information security and IT service management frameworks
* Manage the audit cycle, maintain supporting documentation and lead continuous improvement initiatives
* Uphold and develop the organisation's workplace accreditation status
Talent & Recruitment
* Own the end-to-end recruitment process, working closely with hiring managers to attract and secure top talent
* Develop and strengthen the employer brand and candidate experience
Learning & Development
* Design and roll out training and development programmes that support individual and business growth
* Build internal career pathways and support leadership development at all levels
What is required for this role. You must have:
* Solid HR management experience, ideally within a growing or entrepreneurial business
* Strong knowledge of ISO Standards
* Strong grounding in UK employment law and HR best practice
* Demonstrable experience managing compliance or quality accreditations
* Familiarity with workplace accreditation frameworks
* The confidence and credibility to advise and influence at board level
* A practical, commercial mindset, you think about the business, not just the process
* Highly organised, self-driven and comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy
What's on offer:
* A senior, standalone role with genuine influence and real decision-making authority
* Direct access to the leadership team from day one
* The chance to build and ultimately lead your own HR team as the business grows
* A dynamic, people-focused environment that genuinely values its workforce
** IMPORTANT **
Before applying, please take the time to read through the full job description carefully. This is a senior, high-ownership role and we are looking for a very specific type of candidate, if your experience genuinely aligns with what is outlined above, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your most up-to-date CV and a brief note on why this role is the right fit for you at this stage of your career. Thank you!