Human Resources Manager

Huntress; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is looking for an experienced HR Manager located in Portsmouth. This hybrid role requires a driving licence and own car, with occasional travel to Poole. The HR Manager will drive performance management and lead talent management initiatives while keeping strong employee relations. Candidates should have proven HR experience, a strong grasp of UK employment law, and excellent interpersonal skills. A CIPD Level 5 qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a generalist HR management role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Full driving licence and access to own car.

Responsibilities

• Drive effective performance management practices.
• Lead on talent management and succession planning.
• Establish and maintain positive employee relations.
• Advise managers on HR policies and employment law.
• Provide support with HR casework and organisational change.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Education

CIPD Level 5 (desirable)

Job description

HR Manager

Portsmouth (occasional travel to Poole required – driving licence and own car essential)

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000

Hybrid working - 4 days in office, 1 day from home.

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to provide hands‑on support on a permanent basis This role will play a key part in delivering a proactive and effective HR service across both the Portsmouth and Poole sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive effective performance management practices to ensure alignment with organisational goals
• Lead on talent management and succession planning activities to build capability and future leadership pipelines
• Establish and maintain positive employee relations, fostering a collaborative and engaged workforce
• Lead and support internal and external recruitment and selection for key roles across the organisation
• Advise and coach managers on best practice in people management, HR policies, and employment law
• Identify and address training and development needs, ensuring opportunities for growth are maximised
• Provide hands‑on support with HR casework, including disciplinaries, grievances, and sickness absence management
• Support and manage organisational change, including restructures and changes to terms and conditions

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a generalist HR management role
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
• Full driving licence and access to own car
• CIPD Level 5 is desirable