Group HR Manager
Location: Bristol covering the South West
Job Type: Full-Time
The Company:
Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment – from executive to operative level.
With offices in London, Manchester and the Southwest, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety and Sales. We supply candidates from executive to operative level, and are currently working with a Social Housing Contractor, who are looking for a Group HR Manager based in Bristol to cover the Suth West.
Our client a Social housing maintenance contractor who oversees planned & reactive maintenance, within the social housing sector is looking for a Group HR Manager to oversee and manage their full HR function.
The Opportunity:
We're seeking a strategic and experienced Group Human Resources Manager to lead a HR function across multiple locations, acting as a key business partner to senior leadership. You'll be instrumental in shaping HR strategy, driving organizational change, and embedding company values to support significant business growth.
It is essential applicants have experience of TUPE process, ideally within the public sector, working with housing association or local authority TUPE transfers.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with group business objectives, providing data-driven insights to management.
Talent Management: Oversee end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning to build high-performing teams.
Employee Engagement: Champion a positive, inclusive culture, resolve complex employee relations issues, and drive engagement initiatives.
Change Management: Lead HR projects supporting business development and embedding new processes or values across the group.
Policy & Compliance: Ensure robust HR policies, compensation structures, and compliance with all employment laws and regulations.
Team Development: Manage and develop the internal HR team, fostering their capability and strategic contribution. What You'll Bring:
Proven experience as an HR leader in a multi-site or fast-paced, diverse organisation.
Strong strategic thinking with a track record of delivering HR initiatives that support business goals.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrate ability to lead change, build capability, and foster high-performance cultures