HR Manager

RecruitAbility Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Bishop's Stortford is seeking an experienced HR Manager to foster a positive culture and support business growth. This permanent, office-based role involves advising senior management, overseeing recruitment and compliance, and championing company values. The ideal candidate has strong HR knowledge, excellent interpersonal skills, and is CIPD qualified or equivalent.

Benefits

25 days of holiday (pro rata)

Cash healthcare plan

Shopping cashback scheme

Company socials twice a year

Development and wellbeing prioritization

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or equivalent experience is desirable.
• Proven experience delivering HR services independently.
• Able to prioritise, self-manage, and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Board.
• Champion employee wellbeing and company values.
• Oversee recruitment, retention, and performance management.

Skills

Strong knowledge of HR policies

Excellent interpersonal skills

High emotional intelligence

IT literate

Prioritisation skills

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title: HR Manager
Location: Bishop's Stortford
Salary: £42,000 FTE
Term: Permanent. Office Based
Hours: 25 hours per week, across 4 days

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the people function, foster a positive culture, and support the growth of the business. This is a hands-on role, working closely with the Board, HQ, and Business Centres to ensure best practice across all aspects of HR.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Board and senior managers
• Provide professional support on people issues and problem-solving
• Champion employee wellbeing, diversity, and company values
• Oversee recruitment, retention, and performance management
• Ensure compliance with employment law and HR best practice
• Manage payroll, reward, benefits, and training initiatives

About You

• CIPD qualified or equivalent experience (desirable)
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment law
• Proven experience delivering HR services independently
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills with high emotional intelligence
• IT literate with experience using HR systems
• Able to prioritise, self-manage, and work to deadlines

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive SME with a positive culture
• Opportunity to make a real impact and shape the HR function
• Involvement in company-wide events and employee engagement

The Package for HR Manager

Salary: £42,000 FTE
Hours: 25 hours per week, across 4 days
Holidays: 25 days of holiday (pro rata plus a company-wide Christmas shutdown.)

A cash healthcare plan, including over-the-phone GP appointments and a counselling/finance/legal advice line.

Access to a shopping cashback scheme to save you hundreds of pounds each year.

Regular company socials twice a year - a chance to unwind and connect with the wider team.

A supportive environment that prioritises your development and wellbeing, with plenty of training and growth opportunities.

Please apply on line or call (phone number removed) for more information.

This vacancy is being advertised by RecruitAbility Ltd. The services advertised by RecruitAbility Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.