I am partnering with a specialist construction logistics business to appoint their first HR Manager, a key hire at an exciting stage of growth. This is a newly created role where, until now, HR has been managed by senior leadership. As the business continues to scale-they are looking for an experienced HR professional to take full ownership of the function and build it from the ground up.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a true standalone leadership role-with the autonomy to shape, develop-and embed HR across the organisation, influencing both people strategy and business performance. The business is a -30 million turnover organisation-with -15 million generated in the UK and -15 million across Europe, highlighting its strong and expanding international presence.-

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and develop the HR function, processes and strategy
• Review, implement and streamline HR policies and procedures
• Oversee employment contracts, ensuring consistency and compliance
• Ensure full compliance with UK employment law and best practice
• Support payroll processes, including tax and statutory compliance
• Act as the main point of contact for all employee relations matters
• Partner with senior leadership to support business growth and workforce planning
• Drive improvements in performance management, onboarding-and employee engagement
• Build scalable HR frameworks to support future expansion

About You

• Proven experience in an HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor role
• Comfortable working in a standalone / autonomous position
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience setting up or improving HR functions, policies-and processes
• Confident working closely with senior stakeholders
• Hands on, pragmatic and able to operate in a fast paced environment

The Opportunity

• True ownership of the HR function
• Opportunity to build and shape HR from scratch
• Work directly with senior leadership and influence business direction
• Be part of a growing business with strong long term plans
• Small, close knit London office (approx. 25 employees)

Please only apply if you have prior experience working at HR Manager level and are confident operating a standalone HR function. This role requires someone who can take full ownership of the department, build processes-and work autonomously.

Please also note, the position is based full-time (5 days per week) in the Fenchurch Street office-so you must be able to comfortably commute to this location.

If your experience aligns, I will be in touch.