HR Manager

Inspired Selection; Stevington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic agency seeks an Associate Director to shape the HR function. Ideal candidates are people-first professionals with experience in HR management. Responsibilities include leading initiatives, managing employee relations, and developing HR policies in a creative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or HR Coordinator.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards).
• Strong understanding of employment law.

Responsibilities

• Leading HR initiatives that shape culture and team development.
• Managing employee relations and compliance with employment law.
• Driving recruitment and onboarding strategies.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Relationship-building

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

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Associate Director at Inspired Selection

Are you a people first HR professional looking to make a real impact? Join a dynamic, fast-paced creative agency that truly puts its people at the heart of everything they do. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead the HR function in a business that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Our client is based in rural Bedfordshire and would be looking for someone to be office based a minimum of 4 days a week in the first instance.

As HR Manager, you’ll work closely with the Managing Director and Operations Director to build and implement HR strategies that support a growing, high-energy team. You’ll be the go-to person for all things people-related, ensuring a positive, engaging, and supportive workplace culture.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading HR initiatives that shape culture, well being, and team development.
• Coaching and supporting managers through training and performance conversations.
• Managing employee relations, ensuring compliance with employment law.
• Developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Driving recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• Supporting the leadership team in fostering a high-performance, people-centric environment.

Ideal experience:

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or experienced HR Coordinator
• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards).
• Strong understanding of employment law and its practical application.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in a service-based business environment or in the publishing / creative industries is highly desirable.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a creative, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, our client offers a people-first culture that really values development and learning and this role will shape and lead the HR function within this growing, impactful business. If you’re passionate about people and relish the opportunity to take on and overcome people challenges then we’d love to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Book and Periodical Publishing, Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, and Design Services

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