Hr Manager

Synergy Plus Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Pension Scheme

30 days annual leave + birthday leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Synergy Plus Recruitment is seeking an experienced HR Manager in Milton Keynes to take ownership of the day-to-day HR function and manage the full employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding through to exit, while ensuring processes remain compliant and aligned with business objectives.

You will lead employee relations, performance development, payroll coordination, reporting and policy reviews, partnering with senior leaders to drive a fair, professional and performance-driven culture.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or above.
• Proven generalist HR Manager or Senior HR Adviser experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience managing disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance matters.
• Proven recruitment and onboarding experience.
• Strong HR administration, reporting and payroll coordination experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR function, advising the MD, managers and employees.
• Manage employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance and performance.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and probation reviews.
• Maintain confidential employee records, contracts and HR policies.
• Coordinate performance reviews, training and succession planning.
• Prepare monthly payroll information and benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and GDPR.
• Produce HR reports on headcount, absence and turnover.
• Support organisational change and process improvements.

Skills

CIPD Level 5

HR Generalist

UK employment law

Payroll coordination

Recruitment & onboarding

HR reporting

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Education

CIPD Level 5 or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

Job title: HR Manager

Location: Milton Keynes

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm office based

Salary: £48,000-£55,000 per annum, depending on experience

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day HR function and support the continued development of our client's business. You will take responsibility for the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to employee relations, performance, development and exit, while ensuring our HR processes remain compliant, effective and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities as a HR Manager

• Lead and manage the day-to-day HR function, providing practical advice and support to the Managing Director, managers and employees.
• Manage employee relations matters, including conduct, disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, performance and wellbeing cases.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment, from workforce planning and job advertising through to selection, offers, pre-employment checks, onboarding and probation reviews.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, contracts, policies, handbooks and HR documentation.
• Manage documentation for starters, leavers, contractual changes and other employee lifecycle processes.
• Coordinate performance reviews, training, employee development, succession planning, engagement and retention initiatives.
• Prepare accurate monthly payroll information, including salary changes, holidays, sickness, statutory payments, starters and leavers.
• Support the administration of employee benefits.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law, right-to-work requirements, GDPR, working-time regulations and company policies.
• Review and recommend updates to HR policies and procedures where required.
• Produce and analyse HR reports covering headcount, absence, turnover, recruitment and other key people metrics.
• Promote a fair, professional, inclusive and performance-focused workplace culture.
• Support organisational change, restructuring, consultation and wider business improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems and ways of working.

Essential Skills & Qualifications for the HR Manager role

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or above.
• Proven experience in a generalist HR Manager or Senior HR Adviser role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience independently managing disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance matters.
• Proven recruitment and onboarding experience.
• Strong HR administration, reporting and payroll coordination experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to build credibility and trust with senior leaders, managers and employees at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound commercial judgement and the ability to balance employee needs with business requirements.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
• Confidence using HR systems, Microsoft Office and payroll-related processes.

What We Offer

• £48,000-£55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 30 days' annual leave, plus an additional annual day for length of service and your birthday.
• Pension Scheme.
• Free on-site parking.Employee discounts.
• Social activities and company events.
• Opportunities for career development, growth and progression within the business.