Job Description

The company

ESCP Business School was founded in 1819. The School has chosen to teach responsible leadership, open to the world and based on European multiculturalism. Six campuses in Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris, Turin and Warsaw are the stepping stones that allow students to experience this European approach to management.





Each year, ESCP welcomes 9000+ students and 5000 managers from 130 different nationalities. We offer a full range of full-time degree programmes from our generalist BSc in Management, Master in Management (FT-ranked 5th worldwide), and MBA in International Management (FT-ranked 27th worldwide) to a portfolio of over 20 specialist Master-level programmes, including our MSc in Finance (FT-ranked 1st worldwide), and to PhD. We also deliver executive education programmes including the Executive MBA (FT-ranked 5th worldwide), specialist Master-level executive degree programmes, and Executive PhD.





All of the programmes include a multi-campus experience. ESCP contributes to the learning and development of executives and managers at some of the world's leading companies through the development and provision of customised courses.

Main duties and responsibilities

Here at ESCP, London Campus, we are seeking an HR Manager to support a small HR team, to ensure exceptional service delivery to the School, while supporting the growth and development of the HR provision. This generalist role will be working closely with the Head of HR, to develop the HR offering to the organisation, deliver improvements, and drive engagement. Leading and supporting the HR and Payroll Executive, and HR Coordinator, the HR Manager will support the team in delivering departmental objectives across the full breadth of HR and Payroll activity. This is a hands-on role with opportunities to make a real difference for our employees.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

HR Team Management

Lead and manage the HR team, providing guidance and support Ensure the team delivers responsive and high-quality HR services to stakeholders Conduct annual appraisals and support the professional growth and career development of HR team members

People Services

Lead recruitment and support workforce planning activities Ensure smooth onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes, including accurate updates to payroll for processing Support line managers with employee relations matters and manage casework, including investigations if needed Administer company benefits and respond to employee requests efficiently Maintain professional knowledge, staying updated on legal compliance and HR best practices

Organisational Planning and Development

Support the Head of HR in delivering departmental objectives, medium and long-term projects, and ad hoc activities Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures in collaboration with the Head of HR Provide reports and data to support organisational planning, monitoring, and reporting requirements

Payroll, Data and Finance

Support Payroll processes and guide the Payroll team on complex queries Ensure HR and Payroll data, currently within ADP, is accurate, up-to-date, and audited regularly Ensure adherence to Finance processes for departmental spend
ESCP Business School is committed to providing an inclusive environment, recruiting the most appropriate candidate for each opportunity, regardless of their age, gender, race, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity status.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential Requirements

A proven ability to deliver departmental objectives, whether day to day service delivery, or ad-hoc or planned projects, in line with organisational needs Strong knowledge of employment law, and the ability to draft, review and update HR policies, in line with employment law and best practice Experience of management of the full employment lifecycle, from first drafting job descriptions and adverts, managing the recruitment process, through to onboarding and induction, offboarding as needed, and any changes along the way Experience of supporting and/or managing employee relations casework, such as disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance, and investigations Excellent communication skills, providing advice and guidance to all members of the ESCP community at all levels Excellent data management skills A high degree of competence in Word and Excel Payroll experience The ability to learn new systems and processes quickly

Desirable Requirements

CIPD Level 5, or equivalent experience Experience of working in HR within a Higher Education environment Experience of directly managing and processing payroll * Having used ADP as an HRIS and Payroll system, or an equivalent system with a high level of competence