HR and Operations Manager

Summary:

The HR Manager is an excellent opportunity to make an impact on the household of this sector leading CEO. This is because the HR Manager is influential across the business and will be a key part in the evolution of the household. Plus, have the opportunity to support other commercial ventures on strategic HR matters.

The CEO leads a number of innovative companies investigating groundbreaking technologies to improve wellness, enhancing longevity and extending our heath span. With the emphasis on translating these to real world applications.

We are seeking someone who can join the CEO’s core personal team to oversee the day to day coordination of their household. Plus, seek ways to optimise the running of the household and other areas of the CEO’s business. As such you will have the chance to optimise and introduce new ways of working. This is dynamic role where you will have the chance to play a key role in a variety of projects across the entire household.

Overview:

As the HR Manager you will take ownership of all the related matters for the household. The emphasis of this opportunity is to not only manage day to day operations but look to the future of the household and how to optimise. This is a current focus as the CEO looks to evolve the household to align with changes to both his personal & commercial life.

The HR Manager is a standalone role which gives you the platform to execute strategy and activities as you see best. This is a responsible position in the household where you will take the lead on designing the strategy and its execution. Working closely with the CEO & VP Operations who will provide guidance and direction. So that the staff are well supported with a best in class provision. Which includes the development and enforcement of staff protocols, ensuring all team members are consistently up to date on best practices & expectations.

To complement the HR focused activities you will also be responsible for the coordination of the rota for the small household team. That comprises of a team of child care specialists, chefs and housekeepers. This is a fast-paced role that requires quick thinking, the ability to work under pressure, and the capacity to meet tight deadlines, as plans can often change at short notice.

You will have the opportunity to support parts of the CEO’s commercial ventures. That focus on the optimisation of human health to provide breakthroughs that will enhance well being as we age.

Please Note:

This is a remotely based position with the need to occasionally travel to London or Paris. The CEO & family split their time between Paris & London. This means that you could occasionally be required to travel between the sites to complete the responsibilities effectively.

You will be responsible for:

• Take responsibility for the design and execution of HR strategy for the Household. Taking a dynamic and innovative approach to this as the household evolves.
• Oversee all related HR matters including: Wellbeing, D&I, onboarding of staff, payroll coordination and recruitment.
• Rotas & Scheduling: Creating and managing staff rotas to ensure proper coverage and smooth operations, adjusting as needed based on travel or special requests.
• Protocol Creation & Enforcement: Developing, implementing, and updating staff protocols to ensure consistent, high-quality service across all household functions.
• Develop HR Processes & Systems to further optimise current practices to ensure these are best in class
• Provide support to the wider network of commercial ventures the CEO is leading as required.

Expertise Required:

We are seeking individuals who thrive in a demanding and fast-paced environment, please note you do not have to have private household experience for this opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have:

• CIPD qualification (any level) or relatable
• Demonstrable experience of operating in a responsible HR position - preferably as an HR Generalist.
• Preferably with a background within areas such as professional services, biotech, pharma, commercial or private households.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, fast paced decision making and use of initiative
• Take a proactive approach to your work and high attention to detail.
• The ability to think creatively and deliver solutions that meet the CEO’s expectations.
• The capacity to collaborate with a wider team focused on the well-being of the CEO and their family.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple tasks.