HR & Training Manager

Aspire Jobs; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing software company in the UK seeks an experienced HR & Training Manager to lead HR and training initiatives. The role requires a CIPD level 5 qualification, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and excellent coaching skills. Enjoy the benefits of remote work with monthly in-person meetings. Competitive salary and generous benefits package are offered including 25 days holiday, work from home allowance, and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Birthday off

Pension

£50 per month work from home allowance

Discretionary company bonus

4 days bookable training days

Qualifications

• Must drive and have own transport.
• Experience in assessing, designing, and implementing learning & development strategies.
• Commercially minded with a people-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment legislation.
• Provide proactive advice for employee relations cases.
• Define and implement the company’s learning strategy.

Skills

CIPD level 5 or QBE

Strong grounding in UK HR employment law

Strong coaching skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of digital learning platforms

Education

CIPD level 5 qualification

Job description

Location: Remote working with onsite attendance for company meetings in Bristol 1 day every month

Salary: to £50k DOE

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Benefits: 25 days holiday, birthday off, pension, £50 per month work from home allowance, PERKBOX employee benefits, discretionary company bonus, 4 days bookable training days on top of work-related training

PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST DRIVE FOR THIS ROLE

Aspire Jobs are working exclusively with our client who are a software company that are just about to go through a period of growth.

They are now bringing their HR & Training inhouse and therefore are looking for a CIPD level 5 qualified HR & Training Manager. The role is standalone and reports to the CEO. With a 50 / 50 split of HR and Training you will have experience of both.

The successful HR & Training Manager will

• CIPD level 5 or QBE
• Confidence to implement performance plans where needed
• Confident to deal with employment law changes
• Strong grounding in UK HR employment law
• Demonstrated track record in employee relations casework and risk management
• Experience in assessing, designing and implementing learning & development strategies
• Strong coaching skills, with the ability to influence and develop managers
• Excellent communication skills with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach
• Must drive and have own transport
• Be a natural leader who is self-motivated, determined and committed to delivering outcomes
• Commercially minded with a people-first approach
• Confident, approachable, relationship builder who is able to inspire trust
• Knowledge of digital learning platforms and LMS tools
• Exposure to scaling businesses’ (SME or high-growth environments) would be desirable

Responsibilities

Employment Law & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment legislation, including contracts, policies, working time, equality, GDPR, and health & safety
• Provide proactive advice and reactive support for employee relations cases (disciplinaries, grievances, redundancies, TUPE, etc.)
• Develop, maintain, and communicate clear HR policies and procedures aligned with best practice and business needs
• Act as the point of escalation for complex HR matters, advising senior leaders on risk and resolution

Manager Coaching & Leadership Development

• Partner with managers to build their confidence in handling people-related matters, offering coaching and guidance to support effective decision-making
• Deliver training to leaders on key HR topics such as performance management, process / operational matters, and employee engagement
• Support leadership capability development through tailored workshops and ongoing coaching conversations
• Assist the CEO in creation, maintenance and planning of a clear succession strategy

Learning Culture & Organisational Development

• Define and implement the company’s learning strategy, ensuring it supports both technical excellence (software, data enrichment expertise) and soft skills (leadership, communication, customer excellence)
• Establish frameworks for continuous learning, from onboarding through to career progression, making learning part of everyday practice

Employee Experience & Engagement

• Act as a cultural ambassador, embedding their 4 key values and behaviours that align with the company’s vision
• Design initiatives to enhance employee engagement, retention, and career development - ensuring their successful implementations