Human Resources Manager

AJ Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ Group is seeking an experienced HR Manager for its Lincoln office. This role offers the opportunity to shape and lead the HR function, managing a variety of tasks from recruitment to compliance with UK employment law. Ideal candidates will have a strong handle on employee relations and experience in a small to mid-sized business environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work

Free Food & Drinks

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a generalist HR role required.
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
• Detail-oriented individual with robust organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle ensuring compliance.
• Lead recruitment efforts ensuring smooth candidate experience.
• Oversee learning and development programs for staff.

Skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Recruitment

Employee relations

Organisational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)

Tools

HR and L&D systems

Job description

AJ Group Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

Human Resources Manager

AJ Group Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

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

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from AJ Group

Commercial Recruitment Lead | UK & Europe

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Software Development

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