HR Manager / HR Head

HR Manager – Maternity Cover (14-Month Fixed Term Contract)Salary: Competitive + Company BenefitsA fast-growing,Niche Private Equity FirmSeeking a motivated and ambitious HR Manager / HR Head to lead our HR function across Europe during a 14-month maternity cover. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong HR expertise, ideally from private equity, real estate,or a fast-paced professional services environment.Key Responsibilities Provide full HR support across Europe as part of the wider Finance & Operations teamManage monthly payroll processes across the UK, Germany, France and Switzerland, working closely with external payroll providersPartner with hiring managers to lead recruitment and oversee the full hiring lifecycleConduct interviews and provide timely hiring updates to senior managementManage the annual performance review processOversee compensation benchmarking across the organisationLead onboarding and offboarding processes for all employeesWork with EAs to ensure benefit schemes are accurate, up to date, and processed on timeSupport managers and employees with employee relations matters and liaise with external legal advisors when requiredMaintain and update the HRIS (HiBob), including joiners, leavers, promotions and holiday balancesEnsure HR policies and procedures are kept up to date and compliantStay informed on employment law changes across relevant jurisdictions Key Requirements Proven experience in a business-facing HR Manager roleStrong knowledge and hands-on experience in Employee RelationsUp-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practiceExperience operating in change-intensive environments