HR Manager

Ashdown Group; Woking; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful charity near Woking is seeking an experienced Head of HR to join on an initial 1-year fixed-term contract. You will lead a team of 6, delivering a comprehensive HR service onsite, drive the people strategy and manage performance initiatives while strengthening recruitment and employee engagement across the organisation.

The role requires a strategic yet hands-on leader with excellent communication and change-management skills, and a solid understanding of UK employment law.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead HR teams and deliver strategic initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practices.
• Experience in change management and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership over HR services and policy development.
• Deliver the people strategy and performance initiatives across the organisation.
• Oversee recruitment processes and employee engagement programmes.
• Advise senior management on complex ER matters and organisational changes.
• Develop and modernise HR policies to improve service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

UK employment law

People management

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

A successful charity is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join its organisation on an initial 1-year fixed-term contract. Based near Woking, the successful candidate will be required to work onsite 5 days per week.

Managing a team of 6, you will provide strong operational leadership across HR, ensuring the team delivers a high-quality, consistent and effective service across the organisation. You will be responsible for delivering the people strategy, implementing performance initiatives, providing expert advice on employee relations matters, and developing and maintaining effective HR policies and procedures. A key focus of the role will be developing and implementing a plan to strengthen and modernise HR services, while improving recruitment processes and employee engagement across the organisation.

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced Head of HR with a proven ability to operate at both a strategic and hands-on level. You will have excellent communication and line-management skills, alongside a strong track record of leading organisational change, managing employee relations matters and driving continuous improvement. A strong understanding of UK employment law is essential, while a CIPD qualification would be advantageous.

Please note that successful applicants will be required to undergo a comprehensive screening process.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and approachable HR professional to join a successful charity committed to fostering an inclusive, positive and productive culture.