HR Manager

Huntress - Crawley; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A valued recruitment agency in Crawley is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead recruitment, onboarding, and compliance efforts. You'll ensure the team is empowered and thriving, managing processes from employee records to training plans. Ideal candidates will possess an HR qualification and strong organizational skills, thriving in a diverse team environment that values every member's contribution.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive recruitment process

Impactful team environment

Qualifications

• Experienced HR professional with solid hands-on experience.
• Well-versed in safeguarding and up-to-date employment legislation.
• Able to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment processes including job adverts and interviews.
• Manage induction and onboarding for new starters.
• Keep staff records up to date and audit-ready.
• Support performance reviews and training plans.
• Manage health & safety processes and staff medicals.
• Attend HR meetings and handle sensitive matters discreetly.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

HR qualification (CIPD or equivalent)

Tools

HR software

General office tools

Job description

HR Manager
Outskirts of Crawley (Own transport required due to location)
Full Time - Permanent
40,000 - 50,000 DOE

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a fresh challenge in a values-driven environment where people truly matter?

Our client - a long-standing, respected organisation is on the lookout for a confident and proactive HR Manager to take ownership of a wide range of HR responsibilities. From recruitment and onboarding to compliance, development, and wellbeing, this role is central to keeping the team empowered, informed, and thriving.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading recruitment processes end-to-end - from writing standout job adverts to coordinating interviews and managing compliance checks
• Owning induction and onboarding, ensuring every new starter feels welcomed and equipped from day one
• Keeping staff records and registers up to date and audit-ready
• Supporting performance reviews, training plans, and ongoing staff development
• Managing health & safety processes, risk assessments, and staff medicals
• Upholding safeguarding and employment best practices across the board
• Coordinating accurate payroll updates for contract and salary changes
• Attending HR meetings and handling sensitive matters with discretion

What we are looking for:

• HR qualification (CIPD or equivalent), or solid hands-on experience in a regulated sector
• Exceptionally organised with a strong eye for detail
• A confident communicator who's approachable and trustworthy
• Comfortable working with sensitive information and complex processes
• Well-versed in safeguarding, compliance, and up-to-date employment legislation
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and calm under pressure
• Strong IT skills, including HR software and general office tools

This isn't just another HR job. You'll be part of a passionate, close-knit team where your work genuinely makes a difference. If you're ready to take the lead in an impactful HR role and bring your expertise to a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation, we want to hear from you, apply today!

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.