About the role
RPM creates ideas people want to spend time with. We’re an independent creative agency with a strong belief in purposeful brand experiences that change consumer and shopper behaviour. We have been doing this since 1993.
We believe that as humans, we trust people who do what they say, and it’s no different when building brands. We excel at creating meaningful brand interactions in the channels that are in closest contact with consumers: live, retail and digital.
About the Role
Reporting to the Finance Director, in this is a standalone role, you will be responsible for delivering RPM’s people operations and ensuring they’re aligned with our business goals.
You will act as a consultant on human resources management for our board of directors and senior managers, along with the wider team. You will be well versed in organisational change matters as well as delivering the day-to-day activities including processing employee data, providing advice and guidance, case management, recruitment, processing payroll and ensuring benefits, policies and processes are up to date.
It’s a busy, wide ranging standalone role and you will need to have solid organisational and interpersonal skills with an excellent understanding of the full range of HR practices. Ultimately, you will make sure HR runs smoothly and you will be happy to work administratively and strategically.
Requirements
- Ability to build trusted relationships through a professional but personable approach with Board, Managers and employees
- Generalist HR experience including employee relations, performance management and L&D
- Solid understanding of HR best practice
- Exercise sound judgement and seek guidance with confidential issues when needed
- Analytical and solution oriented
- Keen eye for detail
- Thorough knowledge of UK employment legislation
- Hands-on experience with Human Resources Management Software (including payroll – we use Moorepay & our HRIS & People platform is Hi Bob to look ATS so experience with any of these would be a plus)
- Comfortable working in a standalone role
- Likely to be CIPD Level 5
Benefits
On joining the RPM family you can expect to be competitively rewarded for your hard work. You will also be entitled to a wide range of benefits to support your needs and lifestyle.
So now what…
This role is a maternity cover ideally starting from December 1st 2026 for the 1 year FTC. 30 hours per week can be flexible to suit your needs, though it will be a requirement to be in our office in West London on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
If you think you’ve got what it takes please submit a CV with your application, stating salary expectations and availability. RPM very much regret that due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks you should assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
RPM are an equal opportunities employer.
Source: the employer's own careers page.
