Position: HR Manager
* Location: Near Broxbourne, Hertfordshire
* Contract: Permanent, Full-Time | 8:30am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday (Office-Based)
* Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
About the Company
Our client is a unique and growing organisation that provides a wide range of compassionate, humanistic services for children and young people facing family or community exclusion. Their services include: Secure Transport, Wellbeing Service, 24-Hour Care Services, Residential Children’s Homes. This is an incredibly exciting time to join the business, as it was recently recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a mission-led focus, this organisation is making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
The Opportunity
We’re recruiting for an experienced and proactive HR Manager to take ownership of the HR function in a newly created, standalone role. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will have previous experience working within children’s services and had safer recruitment training. You will be responsible for all HR matters including recruitment, training, employee relations, compliance, and policy development. You’ll be the go-to person for all things HR and play a crucial role in shaping a positive, high-performing workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities:
HR Management & Operations
Lead the day-to-day running of the HR department
Provide HR advice and guidance to managers and staff
Oversee recruitment: advertising, scheduling, interviewing, and onboarding
Maintain employee records and ensure legal compliance
Manage employment contracts and documents
Coordinate new starter processes including DBS checks
Support performance reviews, disciplinary, and grievance procedures
Partner with leadership on HR strategy aligned with business goals
Monitor and ensure compliance with UK employment laws
Liaise with other departments and attend weekly HR meetings
Safer Recruitment
Qualifications & Experience:
CIPD Level 3 or above
Degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)
Solid HR experience,ideally within care, social services,or charity sectors
In-depth knowledge of UK employment law
Skilled in managing end-to-end recruitment and HR systems
Experience handling employee benefits and payroll (desirable)
Safer Recruitment training
Experienced working in children’s services preferred
Skills & Attributes:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
High levels of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion
Confident advising at all levels within the business
Proactive, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
Passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture
Requirements:
A Full valid UK driving licence
Willing to undergo a DBS check (or already holds one)
Two checkable references required
Safer Recruitment trained
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Free on-site parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Be part of an award-winning company that genuinely values its team
Enjoy a varied role with opportunities for professional growth
Work closely with an inspiring CEO in a supportive and ambitious team
Safer Recruitment Commitment:
This role involves contact with children. A DBS check and comprehensive vetting (including checks for criminal convictions and barring from child-related work) will be required. You will also undergo an in-house driving assessment and drug/alcohol testing. All information is handled confidentially in line with data protection laws.
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