Human Resources Manager

JR United Kingdom; Grantham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading B2B software company in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Manager. This hands-on role involves managing the full employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance, enhancing employee engagement, and driving performance within a collaborative culture. Ideal candidates will have solid knowledge of UK employment law and extensive HR generalist experience.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work

Free Food & Drinks

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a generalist HR role.
• Experience in small to mid-sized business preferred.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver HR strategy and workforce planning.
• Lead recruitment efforts and ensure a smooth candidate experience.
• Manage salary benchmarking and compliance with workplace regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Employee relations handling

Organisational skills

Recruitment management

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)

Tools

HR systems

L&D systems

Job description

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Benefits: Medical Insurance, Cycle to Work, Free Food & Drinks

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

About the Company

Our client is a dynamic and innovative B2B software company, with over 15 years of experience supporting global organisations in delivering engaging and interactive communications. Their end-to-end platform is widely used by teams across HR, Learning & Development, Recruitment, Marketing and Sales to create immersive content and improve communication effectiveness.

Renowned for outstanding customer service and an intuitive user experience, the platform is trusted by some of the world’s most recognisable brands. As the business continues to expand, they remain committed to building a collaborative and creative company culture, where individuals are empowered to thrive and grow.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and confident HR Manager to take ownership of the people function, headquartered in Lincoln. This is a standalone, hands-on position ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a dynamic environment, and is excited about shaping the HR function from the ground up.

You will be responsible for managing the full employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance, and supporting senior leadership with strategic HR advice. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll play a key role in enhancing employee engagement, driving performance, and helping to embed a strong, inclusive, and high-performing culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to shape and deliver theHR strategy and workforce planning.
• Lead recruitment efforts from job design through to onboarding, ensuring a smooth and engaging candidate experience.
• Oversee learning and development programmes, supporting ongoing professional development.
• Manage salary benchmarking, employee benefits and ensure compliance with relevant pay and workplace regulations.
• Support and advise on employee relations issues, including grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Ensure policies and practices are legally compliant and aligned with best practices by working closely with external HR legal advisers.
• Maintain accurate HR records and systems, utilising internal digital platforms for documentation and reporting.
• Lead on performance management processes, including reviews, feedback, and coaching for managers.
• Champion company culture and employee engagement through effective communication and initiatives.
• Coach and support line managers in dealing with people-related matters.
• Design and implement high-quality HR processes and systems to support compliance, engagement, and culture.

About You

• 3+ years’ experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within a small to mid-sized business.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Confident in handling employee relations and case management independently.
• Experience managing recruitment, onboarding, and performance processes.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organisational skills.
• Experience using HR and L&D systems.
• Tech or SaaS sector experience is a plus.
• Design/content creation experience is advantageous.
• Previous experience working with external HR/legal advisers is desirable.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) required.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.