Hr Manager

HR Manager

Location: Office-based, remote, or other locations as needed. Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30 (37.5 hours/week) with TOIL or overtime as required. Travel: UK travel required; must have a full, clean UK driving license and suitable vehicle. Security Clearance: Must obtain and maintain DBS, NPPV Level 3, and HMPPS Cat A Security Clearance. Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.

The HR Manager plays a key role in shaping company culture, ensuring employee engagement, and maintaining compliance with employment laws. This role is responsible for developing and implementing HR policies, supporting leadership with workforce planning, and providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, and compliance. The HR Manager will also oversee GDPR adherence, safeguarding employee data and ensuring best practices in data protection.

Balancing strategic leadership with hands-on HR management, this role ensures efficient, compliant, and people-focused HR operations that align with business goals. By fostering a positive workplace environment, the HR Manager will help drive organisational success and staff retention.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.

• Advise leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and organisational development.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance work environment.

• Develop employee engagement and recognition programs.

Talent Acquisition & Retention

• Oversee recruitment and onboarding to attract and retain top talent.

• Implement career development and well-being initiatives.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Act as the primary contact for employee concerns and ensure fair resolutions.

• Support managers with performance management, disciplinary actions, and absence policies.

Compliance & Policy Development

• Ensure compliance with employment laws, GDPR, and company policies.

• Regularly update HR policies and conduct risk assessments.

Support for Line Managers

• Provide coaching and training to managers on HR best practices.

• Develop tools to support performance management and team development.

Training & Development

• Identify and implement training programs for employee growth.

• Support leadership development initiatives.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)

• Lead DE&I initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace.

• Ensure policies are fair and accessible to all employees.

HR Operations & Change Management

• Use HR data to inform decision-making and improve processes.

• Lead HR-related change initiatives and support organisational expansion.

General Responsibilities

• Report to the Director of Operations.

• Work independently, managing workload efficiently.

• Ensure compliance with data protection and security policies.

• Occasionally work flexibly to meet deadlines.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven HR management experience with strong knowledge of employment law and GDPR.

• Excellent employee relations and performance management skills.

• Ability to work independently and handle confidential matters professionally.

Desirable:

• Experience in DE&I initiatives and organisational change.

Education & Qualifications:

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field; CIPD Level 5.

• Desirable: CIPD Level 7 or master’s in HR.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead HR functions in a growing organisation, driving employee engagement, compliance, and strategic workforce development