Strategic HR Leader: Inclusion, Engagement & Growth

Gekko Partners Ltd.; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Gym membership

Perkbox subscription

Workplace pension (auto-enrolment)

Job summary

Gekko Group is seeking a locally based HR Manager to lead our people strategy and champion a culture of Inclusion, Innovation and Excellence in Newbury. The role bridges business objectives with employee experience, ensuring onboarding, engagement, capability and growth, with leadership collaboration from the MD and GM.

Based at our Newbury office four days a week, with a Friday work-from-home option, you will drive HR processes, policies and staff handbooks while supporting growth and retention

Qualifications

• Experience in HR leadership across the employee lifecycle is essential.
• Experience with Employment Legislation and GDPR is essential.
• Ability to communicate with all employees in a professional manner.
• Proven ability to balance day-to-day HR needs with strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive People Strategy aligned with business goals.
• Drive DEI initiatives and support staff wellbeing and engagement.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance, and succession planning.
• Ensure HR policies comply with employment law and manage complex employee relations.
• Lead HR systems improvements to provide actionable data and insights.
• Turn insights into initiatives to improve performance and retention.
• Maintain and communicate HR policies to keep teams safe and engaged.
• Support HR & Recruitment to meet statutory requirements and value people.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Employee relations

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

Gekko Group is seeking a locally based HR Manager to lead our people strategy and champion a culture of Inclusion, Innovation and Excellence in Newbury. The role bridges business objectives with employee experience, ensuring onboarding, engagement, capability and growth, with leadership collaboration from the MD and GM.

Based at our Newbury office four days a week, with a Friday work-from-home option, you will drive HR processes, policies and staff handbooks while supporting growth and retention