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Handle Recruitment supports organisations at the forefront of the creative industries - across Media, Entertainment, Brand & Experience, Culture, Sport and Tech. Connecting skilled HR, People, and Culture professionals with opportunities they’ll love.

Across permanent, temporary and interim roles, we support careers at every stage, from HR Assistant through to HR Director and C-suite level. Our deep relationships give you access to opportunities often not advertised elsewhere, alongside expert guidance from consultants who understand both your skills and the environments where you’ll succeed.

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4 days ago
Part-time HR Manager - Production
London
£60000 - £70000 per annum
Permanent
We're working with an independent creative production business looking to bring a standalone part time HR Manager to their team.This is a standalone HR role supporting a creative, project-led environment of around 75 employees, alongside a wider freelance workforce that flexes depending on production needs. You'll be the go-to person for all things people, working closely with the Directors and senior team and helping shape how HR develops as the business continues to grow.It's a broad generalist role, covering everything from day-to-day HR and employee relations through to recruitment, performance, policies, benefits, employment law and longer-term people projects. There's also an opportunity to take a fresh look at existing processes, systems and ways of working and make them work better for the business.They're looking for someone with solid standalone HR experience who is confident operating independently, but who is also practical and hands-on. You'll need to be comfortable dealing with sensitive ER matters, advising senior stakeholders and managing the detail, while also being able to step back and think about what the business needs next.This role has plenty of scope to make your own. The HR function is evolving, so they're looking for someone who can bring a bit more experience and structure, without losing the personality and flexibility that comes with working in a creative business.The role is part time 3 to 4 days, with ideally 2 to 3 days onsite but with flexibility on hours.If you're an experienced HR Manager or HR Lead who likes being the person everyone comes to, enjoys a varied workload and wants the opportunity to genuinely shape a people function, this could be a great fit. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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6 days ago
Recruitment Advisor 6m FTC - Creative Agency
London
£43000.00 - £45000.00 per annum
Contract
A founder-led independent media agency that's going through an exciting period of growth are looking for a Talent Acquisition Advisor to join their growing People team on a 6-month fixed-term basis, with the hope to go perm.This is a busy, hands-on recruitment role where you'll take ownership of the full hiring process, typically managing around 8-10 live roles at any one time. You'll work closely with hiring managers across the agency, helping to shape briefs, advise on the best approach and then take things through from sourcing and first conversations to offer.A big part of the role will be proactive sourcing, using LinkedIn Recruiter and job boards to find both active and passive candidates, particularly for recurring and harder-to-fill positions. You'll also keep the ATS (Team Tailor) in good shape, track recruitment metrics and use the data to keep hiring managers informed and improve what you're doing.They're particularly interested in someone who understands the media and digital space, with experience recruiting across areas such as Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic and Media Planning & Strategy. Data Analytics experience would be useful, as would exposure to Client Services.You'll need to be comfortable working at pace and managing multiple priorities, but this isn't just about filling roles. Candidate experience is important here, as is building strong relationships with hiring managers and making sure the recruitment process is fair, inclusive and engaging.They operate a hybrid working model with 3 days in their central London office, and are looking for someone to start ASAP.If you've got solid TA experience from either an in-house or agency background and are immediately available, please apply now!Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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9 days ago
HRBP Mat Cover 14m - Media
London
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per annum
Contract
A well-established international entertainment business is looking for a hands-on HR Business Partner maternity cover, to start in January.This is a broad, generalist role supporting around 100 employees across a varied and creative business, working closely with the Head of HR and partnering with managers across the organisation. It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the day-to-day, building trusted relationships and getting involved in everything from employee relations and recruitment through to wider people initiatives.There's also plenty of opportunity to get involved beyond the day-to-day, supporting organisational design, DE&I initiatives, group reporting and wider HR projects. You'll play an active role in raising the profile of the HR function, promoting training and benefits, and contributing to company-wide communications and town halls.The ideal candidate will be an all-rounder with at least four years' HR experience, solid employee relations knowledge and a good understanding of current employment legislation. Someone who is confident working with stakeholders at all levels, naturally builds rapport and can balance discretion with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.The role is due to start in January, so would be an ideal fit for somebody finishing an FTC this year!Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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12 days ago
International Payroll Lead - Media
London
£95000.00 - £100000 per annum
Permanent
Payroll & Compliance ManagerLondon based | Hybrid, three days in the office Handle are partnering with a global media organisation looking for a Payroll Lead to oversee a complex international remit and support further expansion. The business is at an exciting point in its growth and needs someone who can drive change and elevate the function, particularly around compliance. There's plenty of scope to put your own stamp on the role, from strengthening processes and controls to setting up payroll in new territories. You'll need to be confident navigating different jurisdictions, spotting risks and working with local teams and external providers to make sure everything is managed effectively. Alongside this, you'll oversee day-to-day delivery and be the go-to person for more complex queries. Sitting within an evolving People Operations and Reward function, this is a highly visible position with key relationships across HR, Finance and Legal. You'll bring a collaborative approach, build credibility easily and communicate clear advice. You'll also be comfortable in an organisation where things move at pace. We're looking for someone with a strong base of payroll knowledge and experience managing international compliance. You'll have led a team and be happy balancing leadership with getting stuck into the detail. A background in supporting entry into new countries would be particularly useful, as would Workday experience. If you're looking for a broad payroll remit with real ownership and the opportunity to improve things, get in touch. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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13 days ago
HR Advisor - Media
London
£38000.00 - £42000.00 per annum
Permanent
An international media business are looking for an HR Advisor to join their People team. This is a varied role, offering the opportunity to get involved across the full employee lifecycle in a creative, fast-moving environment.Working closely with HR leadership, you'll be a first point of contact for managers and employees, providing practical HR advice while supporting recruitment, ER, payroll, performance and development. There's plenty of scope to take ownership, improve processes and contribute to wider People initiatives, from engagement and HR systems to policies and employee communications. There is also the chance to mentor/ line manage a HR Administrator.The business would particularly suit someone who has worked within a creative industry, whether that's media, entertainment, production or a similar environment, and enjoys the pace and variety that comes with it. You'll need to be approachable, organised and comfortable balancing the day-to-day detail with building relationships across the business.They're looking for someone with around 2-3 years' generalist HR experience, a good grounding in UK employment practices and the confidence to manage ER matters independently.They are 3 days in the office, in Central London with a competitive benefits package.This is a great opportunity for an HR Advisor looking to broaden their experience in a collaborative, international business - please apply now to find out more! Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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13 days ago
HR Advisor - Media
London
£38000.00 - £42000.00 per annum
Permanent
An international media business are looking for an HR Advisor to join their People team. This is a varied role, offering the opportunity to get involved across the full employee lifecycle in a creative, fast-moving environment.Working closely with HR leadership, you'll be a first point of contact for managers and employees, providing practical HR advice while supporting recruitment, ER, payroll, performance and development. There's plenty of scope to take ownership, improve processes and contribute to wider People initiatives, from engagement and HR systems to policies and employee communications. There is also the chance to mentor/ line manage a HR Administrator.The business would particularly suit someone who has worked within a creative industry, whether that's media, entertainment, production or a similar environment, and enjoys the pace and variety that comes with it. You'll need to be approachable, organised and comfortable balancing the day-to-day detail with building relationships across the business.They're looking for someone with around 2-3 years' generalist HR experience, a good grounding in UK employment practices and the confidence to manage ER matters independently.They are 3 days in the office, in Central London with a competitive benefits package.This is a great opportunity for an HR Advisor looking to broaden their experience in a collaborative, international business - please apply now to find out more! Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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16 days ago
HR Business Partner - Media
London
£75000.00 - £80000 per annum + bonus and benefits
Permanent
HR Business Partner | £75-80k | Central London | 3 days office, 2 from homeHandle are partnering with a growing international creative business to find an experienced, commercial People Partner to join a new and evolving People function.This is a broad generalist, relationship-focused role working closely with senior leaders across a varied client group. You'll take ownership of your own business areas across the UK and EMEA, getting under the skin of how they operate and helping leaders navigate everything from growth and organisational change through to performance, talent, culture and more complex people challenges.It's an environment with lots of challenging personalities and varied business needs, so we're looking for someone who is commercial, emotionally intelligent and confident building credibility with senior stakeholders. You'll need to be comfortable coaching and challenging leaders, navigating ambiguity and bringing good judgement rather than simply relying on process. You'll be someone who builds relationships intentionally and can take leaders on a journey, influencing and managing upwards.You'll also need a solid generalist foundation and be confident with the more hands-on side of the role when needed, including complex ER and change. This could be a great move for an established People/HR Business Partner from creative, media, retail, advertising (or another fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment) who enjoys complexity and wants autonomy, while still being part of a supportive and experienced People team.If this sounds like you, please apply Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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16 days ago
Head of HR - Creative
London
£95000 - £100000 per annum + bonus and benefits
Permanent
Head of HR | Creative industry | £95/100k | Hybrid 3 office, 2 homeHandle are working with a well-known consumer-facing business to find a Head of HR to lead the People agenda across one of its most exciting business areas.The business is going through a period of growth and transformation and is looking for an HR leader who can help drive change and play a key role in this next phase.Managing a small team of People Partners and working within a COE structure, this is a strategic business partnering role with a big relationship management focus. You'll work closely with Exec and senior leadership stakeholders, getting under the skin of the organisation and translating business ambitions into an impactful People plan.It's a broad remit spanning organisation design, talent, culture, performance, change and complex ER. It's a role where you can have real influence, but you'll also need to be happy getting stuck into the more operational side when needed. We're looking for someone who is naturally connected to the commercial side of a business, curious about how it performs, grows and makes money. You'll be someone who builds strong, trusted relationships with senior leaders and has the confidence to challenge thinking and act as a critical friend.You'll have a senior-level HR generalist skillset, but personality and approach will matter just as much if not more. Credible, confident and resilient, but also collaborative and low ego. They're less interested in whether you've worked in an identical sector and much more interested in how you partner, how you build trust and the commercial impact you've had.If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you - please apply! Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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