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The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
HR Contract Manager
London Hybrid 5-10 yrs exp£44k – £53k / year
HR AdministrationEmployment ContractsOnboardingPayroll AdministrationWorkforce Management
Requirements
Applicants should have strong HR administration experience covering employment contracts, onboarding, payroll-related processes, and workforce management, along with knowledge of UK employment legislation, right-to-work and visa requirements, GDPR, and contractor engagement regulations. Experience supporting PAYE employees, self-employed contractors, and Personal Service Companies is required, as is the ability to prioritize and manage a high volume of work across concurrent projects.
Job Description
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Research and Innovation
LSE Consulting
HR Contract Manager
Salary from £44,143 to £52,749 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £56,607 pa inclusive of London allowance
This is a fixed term appointment for 3 year as a full-time role.
LSE Consulting belongs to the commercial arm of the London School of Economics and Political Science. LSE Consulting, which sits under the Research and Innovation Division of LSE, provides exceptional support to consulting project activity and ensures the quality of competitive proposals against project specifications, working closely with academics, departments, and research centres across the School.
The HR Contracts Manager will play a key role in supporting the delivery of LSE Consulting’s commercial activity through the effective management of payroll, contracting and supplier administration processes undertaken through LSE Enterprise Ltd, LSE’s wholly owned subsidiary. The role will oversee the end-to-end management of project staff and supplier contracting, including payroll submissions , supplier onboarding, employment status assessments and the preparation of PAYE and self-employed contracts.
Working closely with colleagues across LSE Consulting, LSE HR and Finance, you will provide expert guidance on contracting processes and contractor engagement. You will ensure that contractual arrangements are implemented accurately and efficiently, in accordance with relevant legislation, LSE policies and governance requirements. You will also maintain effective HR systems, contract trackers and records, while helping to ensure that contractors and suppliers are appointed and paid in line with their contractual terms.
Applicants should have strong HR administration experience, including employment contracts, onboarding, payroll-related processes and workforce management, together with sound knowledge of UK employment legislation, right-to-work and visa requirements, GDPR and contractor engagement regulations. You should have experience managing HR processes for PAYE employees, self-employed contractors and Personal Service Companies (PSCs), and demonstrate the ability to prioritise, plan and effectively manage a high volume of work across multiple concurrent projects.
We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document , job description and the person specification .
Any offer of employment is subject to the successful candidate having the right to work in the UK. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be considered for this role.
To apply for this post, please go to www.jobs.lse.ac.uk . If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email consulting@lse.ac.uk.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 22 November 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
Research and Innovation
LSE Consulting
HR Contract Manager
Salary from £44,143 to £52,749 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £56,607 pa inclusive of London allowance
This is a fixed term appointment for 3 year as a full-time role.
LSE Consulting belongs to the commercial arm of the London School of Economics and Political Science. LSE Consulting, which sits under the Research and Innovation Division of LSE, provides exceptional support to consulting project activity and ensures the quality of competitive proposals against project specifications, working closely with academics, departments, and research centres across the School.
The HR Contracts Manager will play a key role in supporting the delivery of LSE Consulting’s commercial activity through the effective management of payroll, contracting and supplier administration processes undertaken through LSE Enterprise Ltd, LSE’s wholly owned subsidiary. The role will oversee the end-to-end management of project staff and supplier contracting, including payroll submissions , supplier onboarding, employment status assessments and the preparation of PAYE and self-employed contracts.
Working closely with colleagues across LSE Consulting, LSE HR and Finance, you will provide expert guidance on contracting processes and contractor engagement. You will ensure that contractual arrangements are implemented accurately and efficiently, in accordance with relevant legislation, LSE policies and governance requirements. You will also maintain effective HR systems, contract trackers and records, while helping to ensure that contractors and suppliers are appointed and paid in line with their contractual terms.
Applicants should have strong HR administration experience, including employment contracts, onboarding, payroll-related processes and workforce management, together with sound knowledge of UK employment legislation, right-to-work and visa requirements, GDPR and contractor engagement regulations. You should have experience managing HR processes for PAYE employees, self-employed contractors and Personal Service Companies (PSCs), and demonstrate the ability to prioritise, plan and effectively manage a high volume of work across multiple concurrent projects.
We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document , job description and the person specification .
Any offer of employment is subject to the successful candidate having the right to work in the UK. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be considered for this role.
To apply for this post, please go to www.jobs.lse.ac.uk . If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email consulting@lse.ac.uk.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 22 November 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
Skills
HR AdministrationEmployment ContractsOnboardingPayroll AdministrationWorkforce ManagementUK Employment LegislationRight-To-Work ChecksVisa RequirementsGDPRContractor EngagementPAYE ContractingSelf-Employed Contractor ManagementPersonal Service Company ManagementSupplier AdministrationProject ManagementWorkload Prioritization