HR Manager

HR Manager

London, UK | 3-Month Fixed-Term Contract |Reports to the CEO Who We Are Gibbs Consulting Global is a technology services and consulting business specialising in Data, AI, and Infrastructure. We help organisations modernise their technology estates, build data and AI capability, and deliver the resourcing and specialist skills needed to execute complex transformation programmes. Part of a wider group of ambitious technology and consulting businesses spanning the UK and UAE, we work with clients to bridge the gap between strategy and delivery — combining consulting expertise with hands-on technical resourcing. About the Role We are looking for a hands-on HR Manager to join us on a three-month fixed-term contract to build the HR foundations of the business from the ground up. This is a project-based, deadline-driven engagement: you will lead a TUPE transfer process, put employment contracts, benefits, and policies in place for the first time, and get the company's HR documentation and infrastructure ready to support the business as it scales. By the end of the contract, Gibbs Consulting Global needs to have a fully compliant, well-documented HR function that can support ongoing growth.

This role suits an experienced, hands-on HR generalist who has built HR functions from scratch before, is comfortable working to a tight timeline, and can move fluidly between complex employee relations processes and practical day-to-day documentation and policy work. Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end TUPE transfer process for employees moving into Gibbs Consulting Global, including due diligence, Employee Liability Information (ELI), consultation, and transfer documentation.

Act as the primary point of contact for transferring employees throughout the TUPE process, managing communications sensitively and in line with legal requirements.

Design and implement a full suite of employment contracts covering all employee types (permanent, fixed-term, and contractor arrangements), ensuring compliance with UK employment law.

Research, select, and set up employee benefits programmes appropriate for a growing consulting business, including pension, health, and other core benefits.

Write and implement core HR policies and an employee handbook, covering areas such as leave, conduct, grievance and disciplinary procedures, equal opportunities, and remote/hybrid working.

Build out HR documentation and record-keeping systems, including offer letters, onboarding packs, and personnel file structures, so processes are repeatable as the company grows.

Establish onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a consistent, professional experience for new joiners and leavers.

Advise the CEO and leadership team on UK employment law compliance, including right-to-work checks, statutory obligations, and risk areas specific to a newly formed entity.

Set up the foundational HR infrastructure (HRIS/people platform, holiday and absence tracking, policy storage) to support the business as it scales beyond the startup phase.

Prepare a handover pack and recommendations for ongoing HR support beyond the contract, including any gaps that should be addressed as the team grows.

Qualifications & Experience

CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above) or equivalent demonstrable experience.

Proven experience managing a TUPE transfer from start to finish, ideally within a small or scaling business.

Strong, current working knowledge of UK employment law, including contracts, statutory policies, and compliance obligations for a new or growing entity.

Track record of building HR functions, policies, and documentation from scratch, ideally within a startup or scale-up environment.

Experience setting up employee benefits schemes and working with benefits providers or brokers.

Prior experience in professional services, IT consulting, or technology resourcing is an advantage.

Comfortable working independently on a fixed-term, deadline-driven engagement with clear deliverables.

What We're Looking For

A true hands-on generalist — someone who is equally comfortable running a sensitive TUPE consultation and drafting a staff handbook.

Highly organised, with the ability to build structure and process quickly in a business that currently has little in place.

Confident, clear communicator who can advise the CEO directly on employment law risk and practical next steps.

Comfortable working in a lean, fast-moving startup environment with shifting priorities.

Discreet and trustworthy, given exposure to sensitive employee and commercial information.

Delivery-focused, with a strong sense of ownership over hitting the three-month timeline.

Why Join This is a high-impact, high-visibility project: you'll be building the HR backbone of a genuinely ambitious startup from a blank page, working directly with the founder and leadership team. It's a chance to shape how the company hires, contracts, and supports its people from day one, with real ownership over the outcome and the potential for the relationship to continue beyond the initial three months.

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover note outlining your relevant experience.