A superb new opportunity has arisen for a hands-on HR Manager to work within an established SME based near Rugby. You will take full ownership of the HR function, working closely with managers and the Senior Leadership Team to support the business both operationally and strategically.
Based in attractive rural offices, this is a strong opportunity for an experienced HR professional to carve out a standalone role, influence how people are managed, and make a lasting impact on the business going forward.
This position will suit someone who enjoys being visible within the business, is comfortable working autonomously, and takes a practical, commercially focused approach to HR.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the sole HR professional for the business, owning the full employee lifecycle
Lead on all disciplinary and grievance matters, including investigations, hearings and outcomes
Manage dismissals, performance management and absence issues in line with UK employment law
Deliver effective onboarding and offboarding, ensuring a professional and consistent employee experience
Review, consolidate and improve HR processes, policies and procedures, bringing clarity and consistency
Advise and coach managers on best practice people management, employment law and risk
Support the Senior Leadership Team, providing pragmatic and commercially sound HR advice
Develop and support succession planning, identifying future talent and capability needs
Maintain accurate HR records, contracts and documentation
Ensure ongoing compliance with UK employment legislation
About You
CIPD qualified, ideally to Level 5
Proven experience in a standalone or generalist HR Manager role, ideally within an SME environment
Background in construction or engineering would be highly advantageous, particularly where CIS workers or subcontractors form part of the workforce
Practical experience dealing with CIS compliance, subcontractor onboarding and advising managers on correct engagement
Confident managing complex employee relations issues end-to-end
Comfortable operating autonomously with minimal supervision
Able to influence and challenge managers constructively at all levels
Strong working knowledge of UK employment law with a pragmatic and commercial approach
Organised, credible and resilient
The Offer
A genuinely autonomous HR role with real influence
The opportunity to shape and improve HR rather than simply maintain it
Close working relationship with senior leaders in a growing SME
Attractive rural office location (own transport likely required)
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