Interim Human Capital Manager | Global Investment Firm (London) | 18 Months

Job description

18 Month Maternity Cover | High‑Profile, Relationship‑Led Role

A leading global alternative investment firm is seeking a seasoned Human Capital Manager to take on a broad, high‑exposure position within their London office. This is a rare opportunity to partner closely with senior leadership in a fast‑paced, intellectually rigorous, and high‑performance environment.

Part of a small, trusted Human Capital team, this role is the primary HR contact for approximately 400 employees in London, while also supporting a smaller international location. The position reports directly into a long‑tenured Partner who oversees the global people function, and works closely with the COO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted adviser to employees at all levels - from interns to Partners
• Manage complex employee relations matters with judgement and discretion
• Lead and support compensation conversations with senior stakeholders, including PMs
• Own contract approvals, governance processes, and wider people operations
• Partner with international HC colleagues across Asia and the US
• Navigate fast‑moving, sensitive, and confidential matters with confidence

Candidate Profile:

• 10+ years of experience in HR, ideally in a high‑performance, regulated, investment environment
• Deep and confident understanding of UK employment law, HR policy, and compliance
• Experience within investment management is essential, ideally with funds exposure to ensure strong business understanding
• Strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to influence at senior levels
• Comfortable managing sensitive topics, diverse personalities, and significant autonomy

Environment & Benefits:

This firm offers an exceptional working environment, including:

• State‑of‑the‑art, luxury offices in central London
• Access to a top‑tier onsite gym, personal training, and a range of fitness classes
• High‑quality onsite restaurants and hospitality spaces
• Market‑leading benefits, designed to support wellbeing and long‑term career engagement
• This role will also be bonus eligible

Practical Details:

• London‑based role; initially five days a week in the office, with room for flexibility expected over time
• Core hours 8am-5:30pm
• Interview processes will move quickly; onboarding and background checks typically take ~1 month
• Target start date: Mid‑April, enabling a full three‑month handover
• Contract term expected to be closer to 18 months

If you’re an experienced HR Manager / Generalist / HRBP looking for a highly impactful role within a global, well‑resourced investment environment, this represents an outstanding opportunity.

Note salary will be dependent on current comp and experience benchmarking - and is open to discussion. The listed salary is simply a guide.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English