Overview
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Flexible and part-time working considered)
Location: Hybrid Ipswich IP2, with travel to sites in Lowestoft, Haverhill, and Great Barton
* 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
* Private Medical Healthcare Scheme
* Company pension
* Free parking / On-site parking
* Sick pay
We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to join our organisation in a full-time capacity. This is a stand-alone role reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Board, supported by an external HR partner.
The successful candidate will combine strong operational HR skills with the ability to drive forward strategic objectives and long-term HR initiatives for the business. This position is ideally suited to someone confident working independently, with the capability to contribute at both a strategic and hands-on level.
The role covers the full employee lifecycle, providing HR support across multiple sites, ensuring compliance, advising on HR matters, and contributing to workforce planning, employee engagement, and organisational development.
Responsibilities
* Support and influence strategic HR objectives, working closely with the SLT and Board
* Lead on long-term HR initiatives, workforce planning, and organisational development
* Provide advice and guidance on employee relations matters
* Manage recruitment, onboarding, and retention processes
* Ensure compliance with employment law, policies, and best practices
* Administer compensation, benefits, and payroll support where required
* Support performance management and staff development processes
* Oversee absence management, including complex cases and data analysis
* Produce HR data and reports, identifying trends and insights for decision-making
* Promote health, well-being, diversity, and inclusion across the organisation
* Deliver general HR administrative and operational support
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Human Resources
* Professional Training and Coaching
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