HR Manager

Huntress; Horley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Manager to be based in Horley. This hybrid position requires strong knowledge of HR practices and UK employment law. Responsibilities include performance management, talent management, and employee relations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of CIPD Level 5 and excellent interpersonal skills. The role offers a salary of £50,000 - £55,000 plus bonus and car allowance.

Benefits

Bonus

Car allowance

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 is desirable.
• Proven experience in a generalist HR management role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Full driving licence and access to own car.

Responsibilities

• Drive effective performance management practices.
• Lead on talent management and succession planning.
• Establish and maintain positive employee relations.
• Lead recruitment and selection for key roles.
• Advise managers on best practice in people management.
• Identify and address training and development needs.
• Support with HR casework, including disciplinaries.
• Manage organisational change and restructures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching skills

Performance management

Talent management

Employment law knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

HR Manager

Horley (full driving licence and own car essential)

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + bonus + car allowance

Hybrid working: 4 days in office, 1 day from home

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to provide hands‑on support on a permanent basis. This role will play a key part in delivering a proactive and effective HR service across the Horley site.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive effective performance management practices to ensure alignment with organisational goals
• Lead on talent management and succession planning activities to build capability and future leadership pipelines
• Establish and maintain positive employee relations, fostering a collaborative and engaged workforce
• Lead and support internal and external recruitment and selection for key roles across the organisation
• Advise and coach managers on best practice in people management, HR policies, and employment law
• Identify and address training and development needs, ensuring opportunities for growth are maximised
• Provide hands‑on support with HR casework, including disciplinaries, grievances, and sickness absence management
• Support and manage organisational change, including restructures and changes to terms and conditions

Requirements

• CIPD Level 5 is desirable
• Proven experience in a generalist HR management role
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
• Full driving licence and access to own car

If you're interested, please apply with your CV now!

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.