HR Manager

Huntress; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced HR Manager to provide hands-on support. The successful candidate will drive effective performance management, lead talent management activities, and ensure positive employee relations. This hybrid role (4 days in office, 1 day remote) requires a proven generalist HR background, knowledge of UK employment law, and a full driving licence. The salary range is £55,000 - £60,000 plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a generalist HR management role.
• Full driving licence and access to own car.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

• Drive effective performance management practices.
• Lead on talent management and succession planning.
• Establish and maintain positive employee relations.
• Advise and coach managers on best HR practices.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent interpersonal skills

Coaching skills

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

HR Manager

Portsmouth (occasional travel to Poole required - driving licence and own car essential)

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + bonus

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 both the Portsmouth and Poole sites.

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

• 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
• CIPD Level 5 is desirable

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.