Human Resources Lead – Family Office

Role Purpose

The HR Lead is responsible for establishing and maintaining a disciplined, compliant, and high-trust people framework within the Family Office.

This role requires absolute discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to balance professional HR governance with the realities of a private, principal-led environment.

The role is hands-on, execution-focused, and accountable—designed for someone who can operate independently and advise principals with clarity and confidence.

Core Responsibilities

HR Governance & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and enforce HR policies, employee handbooks, and SOPs.

• Ensure compliance with employment laws, contracts, payroll practices, and statutory requirements.

• Manage disciplinary processes, terminations, and regulatory matters with accuracy and fairness.

Talent & Performance Management

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, probation, confirmation, and exits.

• Implement performance management frameworks, KPIs, appraisals, and improvement plans.

• Support leadership in identifying and retaining trusted, high-performing staff.

Compensation, Payroll & Benefits

• Ensure payroll accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.

• Administer compensation structures, bonuses, allowances, and benefits.

• Maintain internal consistency and market alignment while respecting family office sensitivities.

Employee Relations & Culture

• Act as a trusted HR advisor on conduct, performance, and workplace issues.

• Handle grievances and sensitive matters firmly, fairly, and discreetly.

• Reinforce a culture of accountability, professionalism, and respect.

Confidentiality & Risk Management

• Safeguard all employee and principal information.

• Identify people-related risks and proactively mitigate compliance and reputational exposure.

• Maintain clear boundaries between personal, family, and corporate employment matters.

Systems & Process Control

• Manage HR systems (HRIS, attendance, leave, records).

• Maintain accurate employee records, documentation, and reporting.

• Continuously improve HR processes for efficiency and clarity.

Advisory Support

• Provide practical HR advice to principals and senior management.

• Translate business and family objectives into structured HR actions.

• Support workforce planning and succession initiatives where required.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline.

• 5–8+ years of HR experience, preferably in a family office, private investment firm, or professional services environment.

• Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.

• Proven experience handling confidential and senior-level matters.

Key Attributes

• High integrity and discretion (non-negotiable).

• Structured, detail-oriented, and decisive.

• Firm, fair, and calm under pressure.

• Independent, reliable, and execution-driven.

• Professional communicator with sound judgment.