People & Culture Manager (HR Manager)
Swindon | Site-based | Salary up to £50,000 DOE
Robert Half LTD are working with a growing organisation to recruit a People & Culture Manager to join the business in a newly created role. This is a fantastic opportunity to become the first dedicated HR presence in a scaling organisation with ambitious growth plans, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping both the people strategy and day-to-day HR operations.
This role is ideal for an ambitious, proactive HR professional who is ready to step up, take ownership, and make a real impact.
The Opportunity
As People & Culture Manager, you'll be responsible for embedding robust HR practices, policies and procedures, building strong foundations that will support continued growth. You'll work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, including the CEO, Head of Operations and Head of Finance, acting as a trusted partner and advisor across the business.
This is a hands-on, site-based role where you will lead the full employee lifecycle, acting as the first point of contact for all HR matters, while also contributing strategically to the development of a positive, high-performing culture.
Key Responsibilities
* Establish, implement and continuously improve HR policies, procedures and best practice
* Own and manage the full employee lifecycle from recruitment through to exit
* Act as the first point of contact for all employee and manager HR queries
* Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, including role scoping, attraction, interviews, offers and onboarding, aligned to the EVP
* Design and deliver effective onboarding and induction programmes to support new starters
* Provide hands-on support and guidance on employee relations matters including absence management, disciplinaries, grievances, performance issues and capability
* Coach and support managers in people management, engagement and development
* Prepare and issue employment contracts, variations, letters and HR documentation
* Manage probation processes, performance reviews and development planning
* Lead and manage payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance and liaison with external providers
* Maintain accurate employee records and ensure GDPR compliance
* Drive people and culture initiatives aligned to business growth and engagement
* Develop and deliver training and development initiatives
* Implement, maintain and utilise HR systems and reporting to provide meaningful people insights
* Build a strong, visible HR presence and a positive people-first culture across the business
* Ensure compliance with employment legislation, internal governance and best practice
About You
* An experienced HR professional, ideally at HR Advisor or Manager level
* Confident working autonomously as the first HR lead in a business
* Proactive, ambitious and highly organised - you see what needs doing and take action
* Comfortable operating both strategically and operationally in a hands-on environment
* Strong employee relations and payroll experience
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to influence at all levels
Why Join?
* Newly created role with genuine ownership and influence
* Opportunity to build and shape the people function from the ground up
* Join an ambitious, growing business at an exciting stage of its journey
* Work closely with a supportive and engaged senior leadership team
Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience
Location: Site-based
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