Human Resouces jobs in United Kingdom

• Direct impact on people strategy at leadership level
• Join a fast-growing tech firm

About Our Client

Our client is a market leader in software solutions, primarily to the global oil and gas industries. Their cutting-edge tools support critical decision-making for leading global organisations by integrating complex data into powerful, easy-to-use models.

Following a period of sustained growth and transformation, they are now looking to appoint their first in-house HR hire.

Job Description

This is a standalone generalist position requiring a proactive, hands-on, operational HR Business Partner who is comfortable building HR, managing the full employee lifecycle and building the foundations from the ground up.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing end-to-end HR processes, including, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management
• Implementing HR best practices, supported by a strong understanding of employment law
• Delivering impactful learning and development solutions to enhance skills, management capability and career growth across the organisation
• Leading employee relations, including conflict resolution, grievance handling, and creating a positive, compliant workplace culture as the business grows
• Coaching managers and providing pragmatic support on all ER matters
• Driving key HR initiatives such as talent management, employee development, performance management, and employee engagement
• Partnering with Finance on monthly payroll submissions
• Acting as the first point of contact for all HR queries, working closely with managers to offer guidance and support
• Supporting the company's evolving needs in line with its growth strategy, culture refresh, and the implementation of SageHR

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'HR Business Partner should have:

• A degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Proven experience in a standalone HR role, ideally in a fast-paced, growing business
• Excellent understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and effective people management, with a proactive approach
• Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong skills in communication, negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving
• Deep knowledge of employment law, right to work, recruitment, and compliance
• Tech-savvy and proficient with tools like MS Office and HR systems (e.g. SageHR)
• Willing and able to work on-site 5 days a week in Guildford

What's on Offer

• 10% employer pension contribution
• 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity benefits
• Private medical, dental and life insurance
• Salary sacrifice benefits including gym membership, electric bikes, and workplace nursery schemes
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  *Please note, this role is working 5 days a week in the office in Guildford*