HR Manager (Bedfordshire)

Gravity Recruit Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Volunteer day

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee discounts

EAP - wellbeing support

Job summary

Gravity Recruit Limited seeks an experienced HR Manager for our Bedford head office, spread across three buildings. This is an on-site role requiring hands-on presence to support managers and maintain effective relationships.

You will deliver professional HR advice across employee relations, performance management and development, coach managers, ensure compliance, and drive projects aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• HR degree or CIPD qualification or equivalent.
• Strong generalist HR experience, ideally in fast-paced environments.
• End-to-end employee relations experience with strong process and documentation.
• Proven ability to build credible in-person relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice across employee relations, performance management and development.
• Build face-to-face relationships with stakeholders to understand teams and priorities.
• Ensure HR activity meets professional standards, compliance and confidentiality.
• Coach managers in a supportive, credible way and adapt communication style.
• Ensure HR projects are executed in line with organisational goals.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement aligned to business needs.
• Analyse HR data to provide clear insights for decision-making.
• Maintain accurate case documentation for auditability.
• Follow policies and processes and ensure outputs are accurate.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Stakeholder Management

People Development

Education

HR degree or CIPD qualification

Tools

Workday

Job description

HR Manager - Bedford

We are recruiting an HR Manager for our client to support our Head Office functions that are located across three buildings in Bedford.

This is a fully on-site role and not suitable for hybrid or remote working. It requires a visible, hands‑on presence across our Head Office teams to build strong working relationships and provide effective, face‑to‑face HR support.
As HR Manager, you will play a key role in delivering a professional, credible, and commercially focused HR service, working closely with managers to build strong relationships and support a high-performance culture. They will also be first line support for a small team.

This role requires a high level of personal credibility, sound professional judgement and attention to detail, given its impact on employee relations and business decision-making.

Your Core Responsibilities Will Include

• Provide professional HR advice and support across a range of areas including employee relations, performance management, and people development
• Build trusted, face‑to‑face relationships with stakeholders, taking time to understand their teams, challenges, and operational priorities before influencing decisions
• Ensure all HR activity meets professional standards, compliance requirements, and data confidentiality expectations
• Coach managers in a supportive, balanced, and credible way, adapting your communication style to suit different individuals and situations
• Ensure the effective execution of HR projects in alignment with organisational goals.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement while ensuring alignment with business needs and priorities
• Analyse HR data and provide clear, accurate insights to support decision‑making
• Maintain accurate and structured case documentation to ensure all employee relations matters are compliant and auditable
• Follow agreed processes, policies, and direction, ensuring outputs are accurate, proportionate, and reviewed before being shared

In Addition, You'll Also Focus On

• Acting as a trusted partner, building credibility before challenging or influencing
• Being visible and accessible on site, supporting managers and teams directly
• Balancing operational priorities with HR requirements.
• Maintaining accurate records, documentation, and reporting across all areas of responsibility
• Supporting managers in a way that is practical, proportionate, and aligned to the business and appropriate to the situation.

What We Need From You

• HR degree or CIPD qualification (or equivalent)
• Strong generalist HR experience, ideally within a fast‑paced or operational environment
• Demonstrable experience managing employee relations cases end‑to‑end with strong process, compliance, and documentation knowledge
• Proven ability to build credible, in‑person relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt style and approach to different audiences
• Strong judgement and the ability to prioritise effectively, follow direction, and deliver appropriate outcomes
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and professional standards
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain key trackers and reporting requirements
• Workday experience and comfortable working with HR data and presenting information clearly

Highly Valued

• HR experience in an operational or multi‑site environment
• Ability to balance coaching, support, and challenge appropriately
• A pragmatic, visible, and hands‑on approach to HR
• A strong preference for working on‑site and embedded within the business

What You'll Get In Return

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day per year to use for something special
• A paid volunteer day for a charity of your choice
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cover
• Contributory workplace pension plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance cover
• The opportunity to purchase shares at a discounted rate.
• Exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and utility bills
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering mental health and wellbeing support

The Package

£60,000 + Package +Benefits

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