HR Manager

Empower Family Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower Family Group is seeking a proactive HR Manager to lead a small HR team within a caring organization. This role focuses on fostering an inclusive culture and ensuring compliance with employment law while actively supporting employees across the organization. If you are experienced in HR practices and passionate about empowering others, we invite you to apply for this impactful role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Free parking and refreshments

Access to the Blue Light Card

Free counseling services

Learning and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• CIPD level 5 or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to manage a small team effectively.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft applications essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small HR team and oversee the full employee lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and safer recruitment practices.
• Act as Data Protection Officer and maintain GDPR compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

CIPD level 5 qualification

CIPD level 7 qualification

Degree in Admin/ Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Job description

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Are you an experienced and people-centred HR professional ready to make a lasting impact? Empower Family Group is looking for a proactive HR Manager to lead a small team and champion exceptional HR practices across a growing and values-driven organisation that supports children and young people.

As our new HR Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our mission—Empowering Care, Working Together, Learning and Leading—and play a pivotal role in strengthening our culture, maintaining safeguarding standards, and operational excellence.

Are you an experienced and people-centred HR professional ready to make a lasting impact? Empower Family Group is looking for a proactive HR Manager to lead a small team and champion exceptional HR practices across a growing and values-driven organisation that supports children and young people.

As our new HR Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our mission—Empowering Care, Working Together, Learning and Leading—and play a pivotal role in strengthening our culture, maintaining safeguarding standards, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

· Lead a small HR team and oversee the full employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations and development.
· Ensure compliance with employment law and safer recruitment practices.
· Support and coach managers across the business in best practice HR and people leadership.
· Oversee HR administration, systems, HR metrics and performance reporting.
· Act as Data Protection Officer, maintaining GDPR compliance and managing data security.
· Take on the role of Nominated Individual for Health & Safety, working with our external partner for Health and Safety, championing employee well- being and regulatory adherence.· Support the HR Business Partner to drive HR strategy
· Foster a values-led, inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered, supported, and heard.
· See the attached job description for a more comprehensive list of duties.
Requirements

Qualifications

Essential:

Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) level 5 qualification, or equivalent qualification or experience.

Desirable:
Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) level 7 qualification, or equivalent.

Degree or level 3-4 in Admin/ Business Management

Skills and Knowledge

· Ability to manage a small team effectively

· Strong Microsoft applications proficiency

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
  
• Innovative, creative problem-solver
  
• Strong communication and IT skills
  
• High accuracy and attention to detail
  
• A trustworthy and honest individual who ensures that confidentiality is always maintained
  
• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  
• Self-motivated and a team player
  
• Skilled at building good working relationships and offering constructive challenge
  
• Confident in managing difficult conversations
  

Aptitude

· Able to work independently as well as part of a team.

· Able to confidently negotiate and collaborate with a wide range of professionals.

· Flexible, professional, and co-operative personality.
Confident and enthusiastic.

Equality and Diversity

Every employee is required to assist the employer meet its commitment to provide equal opportunities in employment and avoid unlawful discrimination. Post holders are accountable for carrying out all duties and responsibilities with due regard to Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policies.

Benefits

· Competitive salary

· Pension

· 33 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays

· Free parking, tea/coffee & refreshments

· Access to the Blue Light Card

· Free personable mortgage advice

· Free 24/7 counselling service

· Learning and development, access to paid training opportunities

· Be part of a fun, innovative and supportive team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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