HR & Office Manger

Connect44 GmbH; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect44 GmbH in Manchester is seeking a dedicated HR & Office Manager to deliver efficient people management and ensure compliance with HR standards. This role involves overseeing employee lifecycle, office operations, and fostering a productive workplace culture.

The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified or working toward it, possess strong knowledge of UK employment legislation, and have excellent communication skills.

The position supports a hybrid work model with three days in the office and two remote, promoting a balanced work environment.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified HR professional or actively working towards it.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR compliance.
• Experience handling HR systems such as SAP SuccessFactors.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle including recruitment, contracts, and offboarding.
• Oversee payroll inputs, benefits, and leave management.
• Coordinate company communications and manage employee relations.

Skills

Proven experience in HR with CIPD qualified to level 5 or working towards

Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation

Strong organisational and multitasking skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Experience managing HR systems (e.g., SuccessFactors or similar)

Experience in telecoms, engineering, or field service industry

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification or working towards

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

We are looking for a results‑driven, team‑oriented professional to join our team as an HR&Office Manager.

Empleo: Permanent

HR & Office Manager is responsible for delivering efficient people management, HR compliance, and office operations. The role ensures a professional, compliant, and productive working environment while supporting business growth, project delivery, and employee engagement across office and field-based teams.

Responsibilities

A. Human Resources (Core HR Delivery)

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle:
  • Recruitment coordination (ads, interviews, onboarding)
  • Contracts, variations, and offboarding
  • Maintain and update HR systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors or equivalent)
  • Oversee payroll inputs, benefits, expenses, and leave management
  • Ensure compliance with:
    • Right to work checks
    • GDPR and data handling policies
    • Probation tracking
    • Appraisals & KPI/IBT reviews (relevant to delivery roles)
• Coordinate company communications:
  • Internal updates
  • HR announcements
• Act as first point of contact for employee relations issues
• Manage disciplinary and grievance processes in line with company policy

B. Office Management

• Oversee day-to-day office operations:
  • Facilities management (leases, utilities, maintenance)
  • Office supplies, equipment, and access control
• Liaise with head of H&S and Manage health & safety compliance, including:
  • Office compliance checks
• Coordinate with external suppliers:
  • Cleaning, Office, utilities
• Liaising with directors
• Assisting with scheduling Internal governance meetings and high-level client meetings
• Group distributions and Meeting room bookings
• Organising team building activities

Culture & Engagement

• Support wellbeing and inclusion programmes
• Coordinate company events, inductions, and training sessions
• Promote company values and culture across office and field teams

Skills

• Proven experience in HR with CIPD qualified to level 5 or working towards
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation
• Experience managing HR systems (e.g., SuccessFactors or similar)
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Experience in telecoms, engineering, or field service industry
• Understanding of:
  • Contractor onboarding
  • Multi-site operations
  • Health & Safety requirements

Working Conditions

• Hybrid working (3 days office + 2 days remote)
• Occasional travel to other sites or offices
• Interaction with both staff and partnership teams