HR Manager

Box Recruitment Group; Chipping Barnet; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or fully office based

Free parking

Career progression

The chance to implement new benefits

Job summary

Box Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Head of HR to lead and develop our HR function as we scale. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on delivery, shaping policies, systems, and processes to support rapid growth.

The ideal candidate will have extensive senior HR experience, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and a proven ability to implement practical people management across an expanding workforce.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior HR role within a growing organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Proven track record in supporting business growth and scalability.
• Experience developing HR policies, processes and systems.
• Experience managing recruitment, employee relations and staff retention.

Responsibilities

• HR Strategy and Organisational Growth.
• Recruitment and Retention.
• Develop and lead a recruitment strategy to support future expansion.
• Policies, Compliance and Employee Relations.
• Take ownership of HR policies, including bullying and harassment, grievances, disciplinary procedures, and performance management.
• Ensure HR practices comply with UK employment legislation.
• Manage complex employee relations matters and provide advice to managers.
• Work with relevant colleagues to support safeguarding, health and safety, and other compliance requirements where appropriate.
• Leadership and Implementation.
• Provide practical HR advice and guidance to managers and senior leadership.
• Implement improvements to HR processes, systems, and procedures.
• Establish clear accountability and consistent people management practices.
• Manage HR priorities independently, delegating administrative tasks where appropriate.

Skills

Strategic HR

People leadership

Policy development

Recruitment

Employee relations

UK employment law

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

HR Manager

Hours: Full-time

Location: High Barnett, London hybrid working (typically three days in the office and two days remotely)

Reports to: Senior Leadership Team

Role Purpose

We are seeking an experienced, proactive Head of HR to lead and develop our HR function as this growing service business goes through significant growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone who can develop and implement effective HR strategies, policies, and systems to support business growth and scalability. The successful candidate will take ownership of all key HR functions, ensuring we have the right people, processes, and structures in place to support an expanding workforce.

We are looking for someone who can work strategically while also being prepared to get involved in the day-to-day operational delivery of HR.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Strategy and Organisational Growth
• Recruitment and Retention
• Develop and lead a recruitment strategy to support future expansion.
• Policies, Compliance and Employee Relations
• Take ownership of HR policies, including bullying and harassment, grievances, disciplinary procedures, and performance management.
• Ensure HR practices comply with UK employment legislation.
• Manage complex employee relations matters and provide advice to managers.
• Work with relevant colleagues to support safeguarding, health and safety, and other compliance requirements where appropriate.
• Leadership and Implementation
• Provide practical HR advice and guidance to managers and senior leadership.
• Implement improvements to HR processes, systems, and procedures.
• Establish clear accountability and consistent people management practices.
• Manage HR priorities independently, delegating administrative tasks where appropriate.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Significant experience in a senior HR role, ideally within a growing organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Proven experience of supporting business growth and scalability
• Proven experience developing HR policies, processes, and systems.
• Experience managing recruitment, employee relations, and staff retention.
• The ability to combine strategic planning with hands-on implementation.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• The confidence to challenge existing practices and drive meaningful change.
• A CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience is desirable.

What's on offer:

• Hybrid or fully office based
• Free parking
• Career progression
• The chance to implement new benefits which will benefit you! INDD