HR Manager

Collaborate Recruitment; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

25 days leave

Annual bonus

Free parking on site

Job summary

Collaborate Recruitment's client, a growing FMCG business in High Wycombe, is looking to appoint a standalone HR Manager to take ownership of the people function. The role covers end-to-end HR, recruitment, onboarding, ER, policy development and compliance with UK and EU employment legislation, with exposure across the business.

Reporting to the leadership team, you will shape and develop the HR function in a hands-on SME environment, with a hybrid working pattern and long-term progression

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in an SME or growing business.
• CIPD qualification or working towards it.
• Autonomous, proactive and hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing recruitment, onboarding and employee development
• Providing HR advice and support to managers and colleagues
• Handling employee relations matters (discipline, grievances, absence, performance)
• Updating and implementing HR policies and processes
• Ensuring compliance with UK and EU employment legislation
• Supporting engagement, wellbeing and retention initiatives
• Coordinating learning and development activities
• Producing HR reports and people data for leadership
• Working with payroll and finance teams

Skills

UK employment law

Employee relations

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

SME experience

Autonomous / hands-on

Education

CIPD qualification (level 5 or 7)

Degree level

Job description

• CIPD Qualified (level 5 or 7) or equivalent, Degree level
• Previous experience at a similar level, comfortable in a stand alone role
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, staff training and ER

Our client is a well established, successful FMCG business based in High Wycombe, looking to appoint a standalone HR Manager to take ownership of the people function.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working in an SME environment and wants the chance to build, shape and develop HR within a growing organisation.

Reporting directly into the leadership team, the HR Manager will play a key role in supporting the business, its managers and employees, whilst helping to nurture a positive, high-performing culture.

With most employees based at Head Office, alongside a smaller warehouse, distribution and field-based team, the HR Manager will have exposure across the entire business.

As the company continues to grow, there is genuine potential for this role to evolve and expand.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a stand alone HR Manager, you will be responsible for the full employee lifecycle and associated day-to-day HR activities and administration, including:

• Managing recruitment, onboarding and employee development
• Providing HR advice and support to managers and colleagues alike
• Handling employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance management
• Updating, developing and implementing new HR policies and processes
• Ensuring compliance with UK and EU employment legislation
• Supporting employee engagement, wellbeing and retention initiatives
• Managing appraisal and performance review processes
• Coordinating learning and development activities and associated training as the need arises.
• Producing HR reports and people data for senior management
• Working closely with payroll and finance teams

ABOUT YOU:

We are looking for an HR professional who can work autonomously, build strong relationships and confidently manage both operational and strategic HR responsibilities.

• Previous experience as an HR Manager, HR Advisor, or Senior HR Advisor would be preferable
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law
• Employee relations experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working within an SME or growing business
• CIPD qualification (or working towards)
• A proactive and hands-on approach

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary (GBP35k - GBP50k, depending on experience)
• Free parking on site
• Hybrid work arrangement / flexible hours
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus incentive
• Additional competitive benefits package (to be discussed)
• Opportunity to establish and shape the HR function and make the role your own
• Visible and influential role within the business
• Friendly and supportive team culture
• Growing FMCG organisation
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities

If you are an experienced HR Advisor, looking for the next step in your career, or a HR Manager, looking for a stand alone HR Role that you can really make your own, this opportunity could be the perfect one!