HR Specialist - CIPD Qualified

Croma Fire & Security; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire and security company in Whiteley is seeking an experienced HR professional to shape and lead their HR function. The ideal candidate will possess a CIPD Level 5 qualification, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and at least 3 years in a generalist HR role. This role offers a competitive salary, flexibility in hours, and a supportive, friendly office environment.

Benefits

Private GP service

Staff Share Option Scheme

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a generalist HR role, ideally in a stand-alone or SME environment.
• Ability to provide fair and balanced advice on employee relations.
• Experience with recruitment processes and HR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment process: job specs, managing interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Be the first point of contact for employee relations issues.
• Maintain up-to-date HR policies and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Manage HR records including contracts and training logs.
• Create onboarding processes that set new joiners up for success.
• Support annual reviews and performance appraisals.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UK employment law

Confident communication

Experience in HR processes

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

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Croma Fire & Security provided pay range

This range is provided by Croma Fire & Security. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Salary: £40,000 to £48,000 FTE dependent on skills and experience

Office based - Whiteley, Hampshire - on-site parking


Hours: Part-time or full-time (minimum 3 days/week)

This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead the HR function in a well-established, growing business that genuinely values its people. Part of the national Croma Group, this Fire & Security company is known for delivering high-quality systems and service to a wide range of clients – and now, they’re investing in their internal team too.

As the company’s first dedicated HR professional, you’ll have the freedom to make your mark, embed structure and consistency, and help foster a positive, forward-looking workplace culture. You’ll work closely with senior management, have full ownership of HR processes, and play a key part in supporting the team as the business continues to expand.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Take the lead on end-to-end recruitment - writing job specs, managing interviews, offers and onboarding

Be the first point of contact for employee relations issues, offering fair, balanced and timely advice to managers and staff

Maintain up-to-date HR policies and ensure full compliance with employment legislation

Manage all HR records including contracts, training logs, benefits and absence tracking

Create and deliver onboarding and induction processes that set new joiners up for success

Support annual reviews, performance appraisals and training/development planning

Implement and track salary benchmarking and benefits frameworks to retain and attract the best people

Collaborate with leadership to promote staff engagement, wellbeing and retention strategies

Help embed a values-led culture through clear communication, policies and processes

Provide regular HR reporting to leadership, using data to inform workforce planning

The ideal candidate

CIPD Level 5 or above (or working towards it)

Minimum of 3 years in a generalist HR role - ideally within a stand-alone or SME environment

Strong knowledge of UK employment law, contracts, and best practice in recruitment and employee relations

A confident communicator who can support, influence and challenge senior stakeholders when needed

Comfortable setting up or refining HR systems and processes - from contracts and policy templates to induction plans

Professional, friendly and trusted - the kind of person people naturally come to for advice

Previous experience in technical, field service or engineering environments is a bonus - but not essential

Why this role?

£40,000 to £48,000 FTE salary depending on experience

Flexibility to work 3, 4 or 5 days per week - we’ll shape this around the right candidate

Full ownership of HR in a respected, stable and forward-thinking business

Close-knit, friendly office environment with real opportunity to influence

Office-based, with free parking and good links to nearby transport routes

Access to private GP service for you and your family along with other wellbeing health support

Staff Share Option Scheme

If you are looking for a flexible, impactful HR role we would love to hear from you. Please upload your latest CV.

INDLS

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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