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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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1 minutes ago

HR Business Partner - Publishing

London

£55000.00 - £60000.00 per annum

Permanent

A leading publishing company are looking for a HR Business Partner to join their team.This is a broad generalist role where you'll partner with leaders across the organisation, supporting areas such as employee relations, performance, development, and learning & development. You'll also play a key role in contributing to wider people initiatives and using insight to support better decision-making.The ideal candidate will bring solid HRBP experience, ideally within a creative environment with a passion or interest in L&D. You'll be confident influencing and coaching stakeholders and able to combine commercial awareness with strong emotional intelligence.They operate a hybrid policy, with 3 days in their London office.This is an opportunity to join an organisation where HR has a seat at the table, and gives you the space to make a meaningful impact.If you'd like to hear more, please apply now. 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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3 days ago

Compensation and Benefits Manager - Media

London

£60000 - £65000 per annum + great benefits package

Permanent

Are you a generalist Compensation & Benefits Manager looking for an impactful role in a creative, fast moving media environment? We're looking for a motivated, analytical, and strategic thinking comp & bens professional to join a busy and high-performing team supporting a UK business.Reporting into the Head of Compensation and Benefits, and managing a small team, you will be a key member of the wider HR team and support in running all the Reward and Benefit processes for the whole business (c2000 hc) This is a true business partnering role advising managers across the business, and managing relationships with a range of internal and external service providers.A mix of hands-on and strategy, this is an exciting opportunity to bring your passion and specialist knowledge in the field of Payroll, Compensation and Benefits to drive improvement, support attraction, engagement and retention across the organisation. Who we're looking for:A true generalist in Compensation and BenefitsA high level of of organisation and ability to manage multiple projects and navigate a complex matrix environmentYou will be optimistic and solutions focused, have strong communication skills and ability to keep calm under pressure Advanced Excel experience and strong numerical skills are a must, as is knowledge and experience of HR systems and reportingIdeally you'll have worked in Media or similar Creative industry environment and thrive in the pace and align with the people-centric approach This is a full time role, based in central London office with hybrid working (2 days in per week) 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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3 days ago

Global Payroll & Benefits Manager - Tech

London

£85000 - £100000 per annum + excellent bens package

Permanent

Are you a globally experienced Payroll and Benefits Manager looking for an exciting new challenge in a fast paced tech driven environment?We're working with a FinTech business at a pivotal point of their growth journey. They are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Global Payroll and Benefits Manager to join their people team. You'll become the go-to person for all things payroll and benefits, streamline processes, build strong relationships with teams and vendors, and implement improvements that make life easier for employees and the business.What you'll do:Oversee global payroll end to end across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, and compliance with local regulationsManage employee benefits programs worldwide including healthcare and retirement plans, working with brokers and external providersBe the main point of contact for payroll and benefits vendors, ensuring they deliver on SLAsAct as the go-to support for employees with payroll and benefits questionsIdentify opportunities to improve payroll and benefits processes, using technology to boost efficiency and accuracyStay on top of global payroll and benefits regulations and reporting requirementsWhat we're looking for:10+ years in global payroll, with at least 5 in financial services, fintech or other regulated environmentExperience managing payroll across multiple countries, including UK, Europe, USA, APAC, and UAEStrong background in global benefits administration from design to day-to-day managementAble to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international environmentBased in their London HQ, they have a hybrid working pattern (2 or 3 days in) If you fit the above 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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10 days ago

Tech Talent Acquistion Partner - Media

London

£55,000 - £58,000 per annum + benefits

Permanent

We're looking for a Tech Recruiter to join a well-known media organisation based in Central London. Working as part of a collaborative Talent Acquisition team with an international remit, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on how the business attracts and hires top tech talent. In this role, you'll take ownership of end-to-end tech and IT recruitment, acting as a trusted partner to hiring managers across a variety of teams. It's a hands-on 360 position where you'll deliver on a broad range of technical hires, while also having the opportunity to get involved in projects such as candidate experience, onboarding, and DEI initiatives. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys business partnering, working at pace, and taking a proactive, creative approach to sourcing and engaging top talent. You'll be confident managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial brief through to offer and onboarding, using a mix of direct sourcing channels including LinkedIn, talent pools, job boards, and social media. You'll also be comfortable building pipelines for hard-to-fill roles, partnering closely with stakeholders, and providing market insight to support hiring decisions. We're looking for someone with proven in-house tech recruitment experience, strong direct sourcing capability, and the confidence to influence and build trust at all levels. You'll be highly organised, detail-focused, and comfortable working to tight deadlines, with a genuine passion for delivering an excellent candidate experience. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a willingness to keep learning will be key to success in this role. In return, you'll be part of a close-knit, supportive team within a people-focused business that values continuous improvement, offers great flexibility, and provides excellent benefits. The role is based in Central London with a hybrid setup of 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. 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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