Location: Remote working with onsite attendance for company meetings in Bristol 1 day every month Salary: to £50k DOE Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday Benefits: 25 days holiday, birthday off, pension, £50 per month work from home allowance, PERKBOX employee benefits, discretionary company bonus, 4 days bookable training days on top of work-related training PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST DRIVE FOR THIS ROLE Aspire Jobs are working exclusively with our client who are a software company that are just about to go through a period of growth. They are now bringing their HR & Training inhouse and therefore are looking for a CIPD level 5 qualified HR & Training Manager. The role is standalone and reports to the CEO. With a 50/50 split of HR and Training you will have experience of both. The successful HR & Training Manager will: - * CIPD level 5 or QBE * Confidence to implement performance plans where needed * Confident to deal with employment law changes * Strong grounding in UK HR employment law * Demonstrated track record in employee relations casework and risk management * Experience in assessing, designing and implementing learning & development strategies * Strong coaching skills, with the ability to influence and develop managers * Excellent communication skills with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach * Must drive and have own transport * Be a natural leader who is self-motivated, determined and committed to delivering outcomes * Commercially minded with a people-first approach * Confident, approachable, relationship builder who is able to inspire trust * Knowledge of digital learning platforms and LMS tools * Exposure to scaling businesses’ (SME or high-growth environments) would be desirable Responsibilities: Employment Law & Compliance * Ensure compliance with all relevant employment legislation, including contracts, policies, working time, equality, GDPR, and health & safety * Provide proactive advice and reactive support for employee relations cases (disciplinaries, grievances, redundancies, TUPE, etc.) * Develop, maintain, and communicate clear HR policies and procedures aligned with best practice and business needs * Act as the point of escalation for complex HR matters, advising senior leaders on risk and resolution Manager Coaching & Leadership Development * Partner with managers to build their confidence in handling people-related matters, offering coaching and guidance to support effective decision-making * Deliver training to leaders on key HR topics such as performance management, process / operational matters, and employee engagement * Support leadership capability development through tailored workshops and ongoing coaching conversations * Assist the CEO in creation, maintenance and planning of a clear succession strategy Learning Culture & Organisational Development * Define and implement the company’s learning strategy, ensuring it supports both technical excellence (software, data enrichment expertise) and soft skills (leadership, communication, customer excellence) * Establish frameworks for continuous learning, from onboarding through to career progression, making learning part of everyday practice Employee Experience & Engagement * Act as a cultural ambassador, embedding their 4 key values and behaviours that align with the company’s vision * Design initiatives to enhance employee engagement, retention, and career development - ensuring their successful implementations