Global HR Manager

Job Description

Role: Global HR Manager
Location: Chiswick (Hybrid, 3/2)
Salary: Up-to £70k per annum + car allowance + bonus
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Benefits:

• Up-to 10% Annual Bonus
• Single Private Medical
• Enhanced Pension Contributions
• Car Allowance
• Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days home)

The role:

We're working with a global, big brand, manufacturing business. Together, we're recruiting for a Global HR Manager to work with the HR Directors of global functions providing Business Partnering support to the global function leaders .The HR Manager will deliver initiatives and programmes across a range of HR activity including organisation change; recruitment, talent management, team facilitation, performance management and more.

Success in the role would be determined by such measures as employee engagement, talent acquisition quality and timeliness, quality execution of the talent and performance management processes, and feedback from management and colleagues.

Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Recruitment – Lead the hiring process for Band D (management) and below roles, from engaging with agencies and internal advertising to shortlisting, screening, and finalising offers.
  
  
• Talent & Succession Planning – Drive the talent review process, collating insights and preparing materials for senior leadership discussions.
  
  
• Data-Driven Decision Making – Analyse monthly reports to spot trends and opportunities for improving organisational efficiency.
  
  
• Change Management – Play a key role in organisational transformation, leading or supporting projects on structure, consultation, and banding.
  
  
• Employee Engagement & Advisory – Provide career support and guidance on policies to help employees navigate their development journey.
  
  
• Global Collaboration – Partner with reward, talent, and operations teams to drive continuous improvement and contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives.

What We’re Looking For:

This is a brand-new position designed to provide strategic HR support across Corporate Functions—offering the opportunity to work on high-profile initiatives while developing your career towards the next level.

Ideally, we're looking for:

• 5-6 years of HR experience in a fast-paced, challenging environment (FMCG or manufacturing an advantage)
• A real 'doer' – proactive, intuitive, and responsive, with the ability to anticipate challenges and act on them.
• Excellent communicator – able to relay complex HR matters in a clear, concise, and engaging way.
• Strong organisational skills – detail-oriented and logical, with a focus on delivery and execution.
• Experience across core HR functions – including recruitment, performance management, talent strategy, and HR projects.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, work across multiple geographies, and manage relationships with global stakeholders.
• A keen learner looking to grow into bigger, more strategic HR responsibilities over the next 2-3 years.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Realise, we are dedicated to helping our clients build diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we would encourage you to apply anyway! You might be just the candidate we're looking for!

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