HR/Office Manager

Adecco; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced HR & Office Manager to oversee HR functions and daily office operations. In this pivotal role, you will drive the people strategy, manage onboarding and compliance, and lead engagement initiatives to foster a professional and inclusive culture. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of UK employment law and excellent organizational skills, ready to influence workplace culture directly. This role offers opportunities for personal development and career progression.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Professional development opportunities

Influence on employee engagement

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven experience in managing the employee life cycle and overseeing office operations.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the full onboarding process and ensure compliance checks are completed accurately.
• Provide trusted advice on disciplinary, grievance, and performance matters.
• Maintain and update HR policies to reflect current UK employment law.
• Identify training needs and coordinate development initiatives.
• Support payroll processing and manage employee benefits.
• Oversee daily office operations ensuring a safe and organized working environment.
• Lead engagement initiatives that build a positive, inclusive culture.

Skills

UK employment law understanding

Organisational skills

Influencing communication

Job description

Job Title:

HR & Office Manager

Location:

Washington

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full Time

About the Role:

As our HR & Office Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving our people strategy and ensuring smooth office operations. You’ll oversee the full HR function, manage day‑to‑day office activities, and support our teams by fostering a compliant, professional and engaging working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Onboarding & Induction: coordinate the full onboarding process, prepare contracts & employment documentation, ensuring compliance checks are completed accurately and on time.
• Employee Relations & Performance Management: provide trusted advice to managers on disciplinary, grievance, and performance matters; promote fair, consistent, and professional management practices.
• HR Compliance & Policies: maintain and update HR policies to reflect current UK employment law; ensure employee records remain accurate and compliant.
• Training & Development: identify training needs across the organisation; coordinate development initiatives to support growth, capability and compliance.
• Payroll, Benefits & HR Administration: support payroll processing and manage employee benefits; maintain accurate HR data and documentation.
• Office Management & Administration: oversee daily office operations to ensure a safe, organised and professional working environment.
• Employee Engagement & Culture: lead engagement initiatives that build a positive, inclusive culture where people feel valued and supported.

What We're Looking For:

• Knowledge & Experience: strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice; proven experience managing the employee life cycle and overseeing office operations.
• Skills: excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail; confident communicator able to influence, build relationships, and earn trust at all levels.
• Attributes: approachable, professional, and discreet, with strong integrity; proactive, solutions‑focused, and calm when managing sensitive matters.

Why Join Us?

We believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. As our HR & Office Manager, you’ll help shape our culture, support our teams, and contribute directly to our organisational success.

We offer:

• A supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A chance to truly influence employee engagement and workplace culture.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV. Let’s build a thriving workplace together!

EEO Statement:

Adecco is a disability‑confident employer. We are committed to running an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know—we’re here to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.