Human Resources Manager

Superb People Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive HR firm in Bedford is looking for a People & Culture Manager to lead HR strategy and support sustainable growth. The ideal candidate will deliver comprehensive HR services, manage talent development processes, and coach leaders within the organization. A strong generalist background and CIPD Level 5 are essential. If you are ready to make a positive impact in a performance-driven culture, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience at HR Manager level.
• Strong generalist background with proven experience in the full employee lifecycle.
• Ability to coach and mentor leaders and hold people accountable.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy delivery to support sustainable growth.
• Deliver generalist HR services including recruitment and onboarding.
• Manage performance review cycles and talent development.

Skills

Coaching leaders

HR strategy delivery

Data analysis and reporting

Talent management

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

The Role

As People & Culture Manager, you will :

• Lead the delivery of HR strategy, ensuring it supports sustainable growth and a high-performance culture.
• Deliver a complete generalist service — from recruitment, onboarding and ER, through to performance, wellbeing, engagement, and L&D.
• Own and run all HR processes with efficiency and confidence, maintaining high standards and legal compliance while staying calm, level-headed and solutions focused.
• Use data, HRIS insights and workforce analytics to support decision making and provide People reporting to the Chief of Staff.
• Drive leadership development programmes and ensure managers have the tools, confidence and mindset to lead effectively.
• Build trusted relationships with leaders; challenging, mentoring and coaching where needed to ensure consistent standards of leadership capability.
• Manage annual performance review cycles, talent processes and capability development.
• Lead wellbeing, diversity and inclusion initiatives aligned to our values and culture.
• Design and deliver internal training and people-related presentations that build manager and employee capability and support continuous development.
• Partner with the QHSE Manager on People related H&S requirements.
• Able to move seamlessly between strategic priorities and practical, hands‑on work with a calm, adaptable approach.

Skills / Experience

Essential

• CIPD Level 5 (minimum) or equivalent experience operating at HR Manager level.
• Strong generalist background with proven experience supporting managers across the full employee lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor leaders, challenge constructively, and hold people to account.