Operations and HR Manager

Operations and HR Manager – Private Equity £80k – £90k

Based in the West End, my client is a long-established Private Equity firm focused on backing high-growth businesses across emerging markets.

An opportunity has arisen as HR and Operations Manager, reporting into the HR and Operations Director for 15 – 20 months and then slotting effortlessly into his place when the Director retires. In other words, this is a well-planned, well thought out extended combined apprenticeship and handover .

The Role will include:

Responsibilities

Operations

• Maintain compliance (KYC) and support data protection processes.
• Coordinate investment committee logistics and related communications.
• Manage central inbox, electronic signatures, and fund administrator liaison.
• Assist with insurance renewals, investor communications, and policy updates.

HR

• Manage employee relations, HR administration, and immigration processes.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, performance management, and HR systems/records.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, internships, mentoring, and training initiatives.
• Support investor due diligence and HR data/reporting requirements.

The Candidate must have

• Excellent communication skills – Clear, confident written and verbal communication at all levels.
• Strong analytical ability – Interprets data to drive sound decisions and efficiency.
• Adaptable and agile – Comfortable operating across multiple disciplines.
• Exceptional attention to detail – Accurate and thorough in all tasks.
• Effective problem-solver – Resolves issues calmly and constructively.
• Highly organised – Manages competing priorities with ease.
• Solid project management capability – Delivers projects on time and to standard.
• Proactive mindset – Takes initiative and anticipates needs.
• Sound HR and employment law knowledge – Strong grasp of best practice and regulatory requirements.

The Candidate’s Experience

• Ideally a CIPD qualification
• At least 7 years of UK experience, the majority of that experience must be in Private Equity although depending on responses, other Alternative Investment experience might do. PE backed firms do not count!!!!!
• A track record of longevity. This client will not accept anyone who moves every couple of years.
• Strong and relevant Bachelors degree

Other things to note

• There will be no visa sponsorship for this position
• 4 days will be in the office with 1 day working from home.
• Regrettably I will not be able to respond to applications who do not match this job description. Although if you are closely aligned but not right, I shall try.

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