Join Baily Garner as a Human Resources Manager and help shape a people‑focused workplace in our Eltham office.
Base location: Eltham, South London
Salary: £45,000-£55,000 per annum
Responsibilities
* Act as the primary contact for employee relations, providing practical HR advice and supporting ER casework such as investigations, sickness, occupational health and probation reviews.
* Guide managers on feedback, performance conversations and capability management.
* Manage HR operations including contract changes, compliance, audits and employment law guidance.
* Build strong stakeholder relationships, champion engagement and cultural initiatives across teams.
* Administer all HR activities, optimise the HRIS (HiBob), deliver induction, and support payroll and benefits processes.
* Lead strategic HR projects – salary reviews, workforce planning, and assistance with mergers and acquisitions.
* Directly manage the Recruitment Coordinator, overseeing recruitment strategy and process improvement.
* Drive continuous improvement in HR practices and service delivery.
* Oversee benefits administration, including medical insurance and life assurance schemes.
* Support the Employee Experience Director in implementing the "People Plan" (policies, toolkits, employee experience initiatives).
Requirements
* CIPD Level 5 qualification minimum.
* 4+ years’ experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist in a mid‑size business.
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
* Experience managing HR teams.
* Highly organised, proactive, able to balance strategic and operational priorities.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Blue Light vetting eligibility (requires 3+ years UK residency).
* Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Office 365.
Desirable
* HiBob HRIS experience.
Benefits Package
* Flexible working hours (choice of start and finish times).
* Hybrid working (office and home).
* Medicash health plan.
* Life assurance cover.
* In‑house mental health first aiders.
* 27 days annual leave + bank holidays.
* Birthday leave, long‑service leave, buy/sell annual leave.
* Biannual pay reviews.
* Scottish Widows pension with salary sacrifice.
* Professional development scheme and sponsorship of professional fees.
* 2 paid corporate social responsibility days.
What We Offer: A highly competitive package with opportunities for growth and ongoing training.
Baily Garner LLP is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity/paternity needs. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
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