HR Manager

Our client is a highly regarded SME business with 350 employees based in Woking, Surrey with free onsite parking. This role is hybrid with 3 days in the office and 2 working from home. This is a permanent role reporting directly to the Group Chief Operating Officer and managing the HR team consisting of a team of 3 direct reports.

The HR Manager is responsible for leading and managing the HR function, ensuring that the organisation's HR strategy, policies, and procedures are implemented effectively. The role involves overseeing recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance with employment law, and driving strategic HR initiatives to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives. Lead strategic HR initiatives related to organisational development, talent management, and employee engagement.
• Responsible for the development of the HR Strategy by reviewing existing policies, procedures and practices detailed in the HR Manual and Employee Handbook and other documents and develop proposals for amendments and/or the introduction of new policies, procedures and practices in order to ensure the department provides a high-quality, cost-effective service to the business.
• Manage complex employee relations issues such as disciplinaries, grievances, and conflict resolution, ensuring all matters are handled in accordance with company policies and employment law.
• Responsible for resolving employment disputes such as Employment Tribunals.
• Oversee the recruitment process, ensuring the organisation attracts and retains top talent.
• Develop effective talent acquisition strategies, managing the full recruitment cycle from job postings to onboarding.
• Lead performance management processes, including setting KPIs, conducting performance reviews, and developing performance.

To be successful, you should have previous experience in a similar HR Manager role and hold CIPD level 5 or above. In return you will receive a competitive salary, plus annual discretionary bonus, free parking, healthcare, pension scheme and life insurance.

Please submit your CV asap for immediate consideration.