HR & Office Manger

Connect44 Sarl; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect44 Sarl is seeking an HR & Office Manager to manage the employee lifecycle, oversee payroll and compliance, and coordinate office operations. The ideal candidate will have proven HR experience and knowledge of UK employment legislation.

This role offers a hybrid working model with three days in the office and two days remote. The HR & Office Manager will also assist in employee engagement and well-being programs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR, preferably in telecoms or engineering.
• Must be CIPD qualified to level 5 or working towards it.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle including recruitment and onboarding.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, and compliance with HR policies.
• Coordinate office operations and manage facilities.

Skills

Experience in HR

CIPD qualified to level 5

Knowledge of UK employment legislation

Experience with HR systems

Strong organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Understanding of contractor onboarding

Health & Safety requirements

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

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

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 managementExperience 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