Head of HR Manager | UK based – Hybrid | Working 1 day a week in Wimbledon initially – 35 hours per week (open to part-time 4 days pro-rated) | Up to £65,000 per annum, pro‑rated

Are you a seasoned HR professional with a passion for shaping exceptional workplace experiences?

The Property Institute is the professional body for residential property managers across England, Scotland, and Wales. Our core mission is to facilitate safer, better-managed residential communities by raising standards and supporting those who manage people’s homes.

Formed in 2022 by the merger of the Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA) and the Institute of Residential Property Management (IRPM), and joined by the Property Managers' Association Scotland Limited (PMAS) in March 2025, our organisation brings together over a century of combined experience.

As our Head of HR, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation, enhancing HR policies, and championing the employee experience. This role offers the opportunity to drive strategic initiatives, promote positive work culture, and impact our workforce.

Join our dynamic team where collaboration and growth are at the forefront. We foster a supportive environment where working together drives continuous improvement. Despite our mainly remote setup, our tight-knit team stays connected through regular Teams video calls. We seek individuals aligned with our mission of ensuring everyone lives in a safe home, we are eager to innovate and deliver great service to colleagues, members, and society.

Are you the right person for the job?

Relevant degree or equivalent, to include CIPD level 5 Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands on operational delivery Extensive experience in a generalist HR role and organisational development Experience in the end-to-end employee lifecycle (recruitment through to exit) Strong knowledge of UK employment law and understanding of ‘best practises’ within HR procedures and processes Ability to support the influence of cultural development through various people development initiatives Competent and experienced in Microsoft packages (word, PowerPoint, excel), along with experience in HRIS systems and reporting tools Expert knowledge and understanding of all matters relating to human resources and training/development of people, including wellbeing support & EAPs Familiarity with HRIS systems and reporting tools Analytic ability and interpretation of data Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines What will your role look like?

Recruitment and Onboarding: Develop and execute recruitment strategies, oversee end-to-end recruitment process, coordinate new hire onboarding, and administer all right to work checks Employee Relations: Address employee queries and concerns, resolve conflicts and grievances, promote positive work culture, and maintain employee handbooks HR Operations and Compliance: Oversee HR compliance, governance, and policy implementation in line with employment law and internal standards. Manage of HRMI system: Ensure GDPR compliance is maintained at all times. Compensation and Benefits: Administer benefit programs, advise senior management on compensation and benefits, conduct benchmarking studies Talent and Succession: Drive the People Strategy agenda; support talent planning and succession strategies to ensure future workforce capability Performance and Development: Drive and manage the performance review process – with the aim of improving corporate capability and continued flexibility, through guiding the setting of aspirational objectives/goals and achieving operational key results Remote Work Management: Review remote work policies, provide guidance on remote work, and improve remote collaboration HR Planning: Contribute to workforce planning Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for us. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an online interview with HR and other management team members before a decision is made.

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