This is a varied HR position where you’ll be central to how the business attracts, brings in, and supports its people. The role blends hands-on recruitment, onboarding ownership, and generalist HR support, with plenty of opportunity to refine and shape how things are done.
Hiring & Talent Delivery
Working closely with line managers, you’ll help define requirements, manage recruitment activity, and ensure a strong candidate experience throughout. Managing recruitment activity from initial brief through to offer stage
Direct sourcing using LinkedIn, job boards, and personal networks
Building talent pools to support future or recurring hires
Supporting early talent initiatives, including graduate and internship pipelines
Acting as the main HR contact for new starters during their initial period
Supporting managers in building effective onboarding plans
Tracking probation progress and ensuring reviews are completed
HR Support & Day-to-Day Operations
Alongside recruitment, you’ll provide practical HR guidance to managers and employees across a range of topics. Advising on employee relations matters such as absence, performance, and conduct
Maintaining HR systems, ensuring accurate and compliant data management
Providing updates to payroll and supporting core HR administration
Projects & Process Improvement
You’ll also be involved in improving how HR operates and contributing to broader people initiatives across the business.Reviewing and enhancing HR and recruitment processes
Supporting initiatives across talent, development, and inclusion
Supporting wider HR projects and collaborating across the team
Experience across both internal recruitment and HR advisory in a fast-paced environment
Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR fundamentals
Comfortable using HR systems, ATS platforms, and sourcing tools
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