HR Manager

Key responsibilities HR Operations & Compliance Maintain and improve HR policies, procedures, systems, and employee records Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal HR standards Produce HR reports and keep employee data accurate and confidential Recruitment, Onboarding & Offboarding Coordinate end-to-end recruitment with external providers, along with onboarding and offboarding Support workforce planning and role design with the Managing Director and managers Employee Relations & Performance Management Give employees and managers practical HR advice Support managers on performance, conduct, attendance, and employee-relations matters Lead or assist with conflict resolution, investigations, grievances, and disciplinary processes Coordinate goal-setting, probation reviews, and performance reviews Benefits, Leave & Payroll Administer employee benefits and leave Work with the external payroll provider and check payroll data for accuracy and timely processing Learning, Development & HR Projects Coordinate training and development with operations managers Lead HR projects (e.g. pay transparency, setting up a performance-management system), review their impact, and recommend practical improvements to make HR more effective and compliant Candidate requirements 5-8+ years of hands-on HR experience, ideally across several HR areas Proven track record as a Senior HR Generalist, HR Manager, or HR Business Partner Strong advantage: experience as a fully hands-on HR Manager in a mid-size company, balancing strategic and growth priorities with day-to-day HR operations Strong background in employee relations and performance management Solid knowledge of payroll coordination, benefits, leave administration, and HR systems Demonstrated end-to-end management of recruitment and onboarding Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder-management skills Sound judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise projects alongside daily tasks Ability to advise and constructively challenge managers while partnering with senior leadership A discreet, practical, employee-focused approach