HR And Recruitment Manager

Commercial Recruitment; Corby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Corby is seeking an experienced HR & Recruitment Manager to lead their HR function and manage office operations. This role focuses on in-house recruitment, identifying talent, and supporting strategic HR initiatives. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in recruiting across levels and a solid understanding of UK employment law. The position offers a competitive salary and a full-time, on-site work environment with structured hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a combined HR and office management role.
• Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment and headhunting.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment including job descriptions, advertising, and selection.
• Collaborate with department heads to forecast hiring needs.
• Design and manage onboarding and induction programmes.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Headhunting

Strong knowledge of UK employment law

Employee relations

Education

CIPD Level 7 preferred

Job description

HR & Recruitment Manager

Location: Corby

Full-time, On-site, Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 5:00pm; Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Salary: Circa £50k

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and experienced HR & Recruitment Manager to lead the human resource's function and oversee the day to day office operations. A key focus of this role will be bringing all recruitment in house, identifying talent gaps, headhunting candidates, building talent pipelines, and leading end to end recruitment for all departments. The ideal candidate will be confident in their ability to attract, assess, and hire high-quality candidates across all functions, from operational to senior-level roles. This is a dual-role position combining strategic HR management with the practicalities of running a busy office environment.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources & Recruitment (Primary Focus)

• Lead full-cycle recruitment: job descriptions, advertising, sourcing, interviewing, and selection.
• Collaborate with department heads to forecast hiring needs and develop recruitment strategies.
• Proactively headhunt passive candidates using CV databases, and industry networks.
• Design and manage onboarding and induction programmes.
• Enhance employer branding through recruitment marketing initiatives.
• Ensure HR policies comply with UK employment law and internal procedures.
• Advise on disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance management matters.
• Manage performance appraisal systems to drive a high-performance culture.
• Identify training needs and coordinate internal and external development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HR records, contracts, and HRIS data.
• Produce and present HR metrics and reports to senior leadership.

Office Management & Administration

• Oversee office facilities, maintenance, H&S compliance, and contractor relationships.
• Provide administrative and PA support to senior management (diary, travel, meetings).
• Implement and maintain SOPs to ensure efficient internal processes.
• Manage supplier relationships and office contracts.

Qualifications & Experience

• CIPD Level 7 preferred (Level 5 considered).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a combined HR and office management role.
• Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment and headhunting.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience handling employee relations and developing HR policies.