HR Manager

Oakleaf Partnership; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique consultancy in Guildford is seeking an HR Manager to oversee operational and strategic HR functions. This role, offering flexible working, requires a generalist with at least 5 years of experience in HR operations, recruitment, and onboarding. The successful candidate will ensure effective employment policies and strong collaboration within the team.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in a generalist HR role.
• Experience leading HR operations and initiatives.
• Experience with recruitment and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for all HR-related matters.
• Oversee the full employee life cycle and performance.
• Report to the co-founder and HR Director.

Skills

Excellent working knowledge of employment regulations

Strong understanding of HR practices

Ability to manage effective employment policies

Develop strong working relationships

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

* HR Manager
* Permanent role
* Guildford
* Full time or part-time – flexible working arrangement
* £50K-£55K base salary

Oakleaf is proud to be partnering with a boutique consultancy in their search for a new HR Manager. This role will suit a strong generalist that likes operational and some strategic HR. This role can be full or part-time or reduced hours over 5 days to accommodate childcare arrangements.

What is the role?

Our client is looking for a strong HR generalist with a broad HR toolkit to join them. You will be the first point of contact for all things HR related, oversee the full employee life cycle and their learning and performance. You will report into the co-founder and HR Director.

Candidate Profile

You will be an experienced HR professional with at least 5 years experience in a generalist capacity. You will have experience leading on all HR operations, managing initiatives and processes across all core HR functions. You will have experience with recruitment and onboarding.

Essential capabilities required are as follows:

* Excellent working knowledge of employment regulations
* Good working knowledge and understanding of regulations, accepted professional standards, policies and procedures and legislation (including legislation on data protection, the Equality Act and health and safety)
* Excellent understanding of HR practices
* The ability to assist with managing the implementation of effective employment policies
* The ability to develop strong working relationships and drive collaboration
* The ability to accept and provide feedback, be challenged on your advice and work well under pressure
* The ability to assert your opinion and ideas with confidence

Is this the right opportunity for you?

If this sounds like an opportunity that you would like to be considered for, and your experience and skill set fit the job requirements, please submit your up-to-date CV and contact details.