?? Role: HR Manager ?? Setup: Office-based (5 days per week) ?? Salary: Up to £50,000 About the Company We are a high-growth, award-winning business operating within the technology and professional services space. With a strong reputation for excellence, innovation, and people-first culture, the organisation is entering an exciting phase of scale and transformation. The Role This is a standalone HR leadership role with full ownership of people, culture, and compliance. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll play a key role in shaping the business as it continues to scale. You'll oversee the full employee life cycle, lead on performance and employee relations, and bring structure and consistency to HR processes. Alongside this, you'll modernise systems, improve efficiency, and ensure the business remains fully compliant with UK employment law and relevant standards. Key areas of focus include: * Owning and developing the HR function end-to-end * Driving a high-performance, accountable culture * Managing employee life cycle, performance, and relations * Improving HR systems, processes, and automation * Leading on compliance, policies, and ISO standards * Supporting recruitment, talent development, and progression HR Operations & Systems * Own and modernise all HR systems and processes * Implement scalable, efficient, and automated workflows * Improve employee experience through better systems and structure Compliance, Legal & Risk * Ensure full compliance with UK employment law * Maintain and implement robust HR policies and procedures * Work with external legal advisers and manage organisational risk Accreditation's & Standards * Lead and manage compliance across ISO frameworks (e.g. 9001, 14001, 27001, 20000) * Own audit preparation, documentation, and continuous improvement * Maintain high standards across all compliance and accreditation areas What We're Looking For * Proven HR Manager or senior HR experience within a growing business * Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice * Experience working with external legal advisers * Exposure to ISO standards and/or compliance frameworks * Commercial mindset with the ability to think beyond traditional HR * Highly organised, proactive, and confident driving change * Strong presence with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels Why Join * High-growth environment with real momentum * Opportunity to shape and own the entire HR function * Direct access to leadership and strategic influence * Clear progression to build and lead a future HR team * A role with real impact and not just process management