HR Manager

Page Personnel; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Guildford is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to manage HR processes and build foundational HR practices. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Human Resources and proven experience in standalone HR roles, preferably in a fast-paced environment. This role includes key responsibilities such as managing recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations while promoting compliance and company culture. Offers include competitive benefits and a collaborative work atmosphere.

Benefits

10% employer pension contribution

28 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity benefits

Private medical, dental and life insurance

Salary sacrifice benefits including gym membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a standalone HR role, ideally in a fast-paced growing business.
• Excellent understanding of HR best practices and employment law.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end HR processes including recruitment and onboarding.
• Implementing HR best practices supported by employment law.
• Coaching managers on employee relations matters.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Stakeholder relationship management

Proactive approach

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

MS Office

SageHR

Job description

Role Highlights

• Direct impact on people strategy at leadership level
• Join a fast-growing tech firm

About Our Client

Our client is a market leader in software solutions, primarily to the global oil and gas industries. Their cutting-edge tools support critical decision‑making for leading global organisations by integrating complex data into powerful, easy‑to‑use models. Following a period of sustained growth and transformation, they are now looking to appoint their first in‑house HR hire.

Job Description

This is a standalone generalist position requiring a proactive, hands‑on, operational HR Business Partner who is comfortable building HR, managing the full employee lifecycle and building the foundations from the ground up. Key responsibilities include :

• Managing end‑to‑end HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management
• Implementing HR best practices, supported by a strong understanding of employment law
• Delivering impactful learning and development solutions to enhance skills, management capability and career growth across the organisation
• Leading employee relations, including conflict resolution, grievance handling, and creating a positive, compliant workplace culture as the business grows
• Coaching managers and providing pragmatic support on all ER matters
• Driving key HR initiatives such as talent management, employee development, performance management, and employee engagement
• Partnering with Finance on monthly payroll submissions
• Acting as the first point of contact for all HR queries, working closely with managers to offer guidance and support
• Supporting the company's evolving needs in line with its growth strategy, culture refresh, and the implementation of SageHR

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'HR Business Partner should have :

• A degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Proven experience in a standalone HR role, ideally in a fast‑paced, growing business
• Excellent understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and effective people management, with a proactive approach
• Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong skills in communication, negotiation, decision‑making, and problem‑solving
• Deep knowledge of employment law, right to work, recruitment, and compliance
• Tech‑savvy and proficient with tools like MS Office and HR systems (e.g. SageHR)
• Willing and able to work on‑site 5 days a week in Guildford

What's on Offer

• 10% employer pension contribution
• 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity benefits
• Private medical, dental and life insurance
• Salary sacrifice benefits including gym membership, electric bikes, and workplace nursery schemes
• Please note, this role is working 5 days a week in the office in Guildford