Human Resources Manager

Optima Recruitment; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Leatherhead is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR strategy and operational delivery. The successful candidate will manage recruitment processes, maintain HR policies, and support employee development within the organization. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and experience in a generalist HR role are essential. This position offers a salary of £45,000 – £50,000 per annum and the opportunity to promote a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading HR strategy and operational HR delivery.
• Ability to manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding.
• Confident communication skills to advise on employee relations issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy, workforce planning, and operational HR delivery.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Act as first point of contact for employee relations matters.
• Maintain HR policies and compliance.
• Support performance management and employee development.
• Collaborate with finance on payroll and benefits.
• Promote employee engagement and wellbeing.
• Manage HR systems and reporting.

Skills

Proven experience in a generalist HR role

Strong knowledge of UK employment law

Confident advising on employee relations

Job description

Human Resources Manager

Location : Leatherhead

Salary : £45,000 – £50,000 per annum

Hours : 08 : 00 – 16 : 30

Reporting to : CEO

Line management responsibility : Assistant HR & Office Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Human Resources Manager to lead and deliver a professional HR service across the business. This is a hands‑on role, working closely with senior leaders and managers to support workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, and people development. You will play a key role in ensuring HR practices are compliant, consistent, and aligned with business objectives, while promoting a positive and engaged workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy, workforce planning, and operational HR delivery
• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding
• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations matters
• Maintain HR policies, compliance, and employee records
• Support performance management, training, and development
• Work with finance on payroll support, pay reviews, and benefits
• Promote a positive culture, employee engagement, and wellbeing
• Manage HR systems, reporting, and e-learning platforms

Person specification

• Proven experience in a generalist HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor role
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Confident advising managers on employee relations issues
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