HR Manager

dror barda architects; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent design firm in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the HR function. You will oversee HR policies, support managers with recruitment, and manage employee relations. The ideal candidate has proven HR generalist experience and a thorough knowledge of employment law. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £55,000-£60,000, with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Proven HR generalist experience on both strategic and operational level.
• Knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• Ability to work independently and manage HR functions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit all HR policies and procedures to ensure effectiveness.
• Support managers on recruiting matters and provide advice on HR policies.
• Manage employee relations issues and performance appraisal systems.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Knowledge of employment law

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work autonomously

Job description

HR Manager Vacancy, Cheltenham

£55,000-£60,000

Permanent, Hybrid

HR Recruit is partnering with a rapidly growing SME client in the tech sector to appoint an experienced HR professional. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and evolving business.

In the initial phase, the role will focus on reviewing and establishing core HR policies and procedures to ensure they are effective and fit for purpose. Following this, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape and develop the wider HR function to support the companys continued growthcovering key areas such as compensation and benefits, diversity, equality and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives.

Our client is a forward‑thinking organisation seeking a candidate with strong operational HR experience and the ambition to evolve the function alongside the business.

The company has additional offices in London and Wakefield, and travel to these locations will be required on a fortnightly basis. There is the opportunity to work from home 2/3 times a week.

Role Responsibilities

• Review and audit all HR policies and procedures to ensure that they are fit for purpose
• Support managers and team leaders on all recruiting matters
• Advise managers and provide guidance on HR policy and procedures
• Keep up to date with UK employment legislation
• Manage investigations and employee relations issues
• Monitor and develop performance appraisal systems
• Monitor and review all employee records to include maternity, paternity requests and absence and sickness and provide regular reports to the senior management team
• Manage HR personnel files to ensure they are kept up-to-date
• Develop starter and leaver procedures
• Gather and evaluate market data to measure the organisations competitiveness for salary reviews, compensation and benefits packages
• Work in close partnership with senior management to prepare and implement HR strategy

Person Specification

• Proven HR generalist experience on both strategic and operational level
• Thorough, up-to-date knowledge of employment law
• Ability to work autonomously
• Hands‑on with a can‑do attitude
• Experience of the day to day and understand what GOOD looks like
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the HR function of this growing organisation. This role would suit an experienced HR Manager or HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor looking for their next move. In return you will receive a salary of between £55,000-£60,000.