HR Manager

TieTalent; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable HR firm is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead employee recruitment, development, and retention in Exeter. The role requires a minimum CIPD Level 5 qualification, strong HR generalist experience, and knowledge of MHR iTrent. The ideal candidate will oversee HR functions for approximately 50 employees and support business needs with a focus on talent development. This opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package and commitment to workplace diversity.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus based on performance

26 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Sharesave Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Digital GP access

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR generalist is essential.
• Knowledge of MHR iTrent is preferred.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment, development, and retention of about 50 employees.
• Manage employee relations and HR processes across the region.
• Support business needs through training and engagement.

Skills

Employee relations case management

HR generalist experience

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Tools

MHR iTrent

Job description

About

Permanent Full Time 37.5 Hours

Covering our Southern region with monthly visits to Farnham to meet the business needs.

Lovell is a partnership housing expert and leading provider of innovative residential construction and regeneration developments. Lovell in the South West region is responsible for residential new building housing offering affordable homes through housing partnerships and open market sales.

Opportunity

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Manager to join and support our growing business in the South West, based from our offices in Exeter, with the requirement to travel throughout the region.

Role and Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Regional Managing Director, you will play a pivotal role in the recruitment, development, and retention of approximately 50 employees. This is an all-encompassing, varied, and busy role requiring extensive experience as an HR generalist, with competent employee relations case management and knowledge.

Qualifications and Experience

Ideally, you will be CIPD Level 5 qualified as a minimum, or working towards it, and have previous experience of MHR iTrent, as we will migrate our HR and Payroll onto this platform early in 2026. Your previous knowledge would be advantageous.

Our Culture

The Lovell Way is at the heart of our organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for you to engage with the region and nurture a positive working environment.

Previous experience of working within the new build housing sector would be a distant advantage, as you would already understand the unique culture and operations.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus, based on business performance.
• 26 days annual leave.
• Life Assurance.
• Pension Scheme, 5% matched, defined contribution scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Sharesave Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities with our EV scheme, Cycle to Work, and Additional Holiday Purchase.
• Group Discount Scheme.
• 24 Hour Digital GP.

As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK's leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in delivering high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.

We are committed to enhancing communities, building quality homes for real people, and looking after our own people. Developing talent is key to our success. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer that encourages and values diversity and inclusion.

The Lovell culture empowers colleagues to make decisions regionally and locally, challenge the status quo, and work together to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.

Location

• Exeter, England, United Kingdom

Work Experience

• HR

Languages

• English