Human Resources Manager

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing mortgage brokerage as a Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Manager. You'll lead HR operations, drive recruitment, and foster a high-performance culture in a dynamic office environment. This role is vital for shaping the company's future and supporting a vibrant workplace culture.

Benefits

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Core Values Bonus Scheme

Team socials and employee referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a standalone HR or people function.
• Hands-on experience in recruitment and onboarding.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the embedding and development of the company’s HR function.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment across all departments.
• Act as the first point of contact for staff relations issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Tools

BrightHR

Job description

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Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Manager - James Leighton Financial Services

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for recruitment and people leadership?

Join James Leighton – one of the UK’s fastest growing mortgage brokerages – as our Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Manager. You’ll be a central figure in the business, leading our HR operations, driving recruitment, and helping to cultivate a high-performance culture.

This role is fully office-based at our Nottingham Head Office, placing you at the heart of our team. Your physical presence will be crucial to developing relationships, building a vibrant work culture, and supporting managers and staff in real time.

? £43,000 to £50,000 dependent on experience

? Nottingham HQ (Office-based, no remote option)

? Full-time, Monday–Friday

If you're ready to make a tangible impact every day and help shape the future of our business, we want to hear from you.

James Leighton is a multi-award-winning, fast-growing mortgage and protection brokerage. Recognised as a Top 50 UK mortgage producer and Top 5 for new build mortgage advice, we combine technical excellence with a people-first culture.

We’re now seeking an experienced Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Manager to embed and lead our HR function and drive recruitment across the company. This role is based permanently in our conveniently located Head Office at J25 M1. As a front-and-centre presence in the business, you’ll help shape our internal environment, support staff daily, and play a hands-on role in developing a vibrant and values-led team culture.

Key Information

Job Title: Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Manager

Basic Salary: £43,000 – £50,000 per annum dependent on experience

Location: Nottingham HQ (Office-based, full-time)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week (core hours 9:00am – 6:00pm)

Reporting to: Head of Commercial

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

- Lead the embedding and development of the company’s HR function

- Collaborate with directors and department heads on workforce planning and people strategy

- Ensure compliance with employment law, ACAS guidelines, and internal policy

- Oversee BrightHR usage, contracts, the staff handbook, and policy documentation

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

- Manage end-to-end recruitment across all departments, including job advertising, screening, and interviewing

- Build talent pipelines to support future growth

- Lead onboarding and induction for new staff

- Promote James Leighton as an employer of choice

Employee Relations & Performance

- Act as the first point of contact for staff relations issues, disciplinaries, and grievances

- Liaise with outsourced legal advisers

- Guide line managers on performance reviews and capability procedures

- Support wellbeing and staff engagement initiatives

Learning & Development

- Identify training needs across departments

- Contribute to succession planning and leadership development

- Support ongoing CPD and staff progression

Required Skills and Experience

- Proven experience in a standalone HR or people function

- Hands-on experience in recruitment and onboarding

- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance

- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills

- CIPD Level 5 or above

- Experience in financial services or regulated environments

- Familiarity with BrightHR or similar systems

What We Offer

- 20 days holiday (rising with service) + bank holidays

- Core Values Bonus Scheme and staff awards

- Team socials and employee referral bonuses

- A dynamic, collaborative workplace where your presence makes a visible impact daily