HR Manager

HR Manager

Farnham

Up to £60,000 per annum

Standalone HR Role | CIPD Level 5 Qualified

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a broad, hands-on role where you can take full ownership of the HR function?

Our client is seeking a proactive and commercially minded HR Manager to join their team in Farnham. This is a standalone position, offering the opportunity to shape the people agenda while remaining heavily involved in the day-to-day operational aspects of HR.

This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, thrives on autonomy and is confident managing everything from strategic initiatives through to employee relations and recruitment.

The Role

As the HR Manager, you will be responsible for the full employee lifecycle, providing expert HR support across the business and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing all employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance and absence cases

Leading recruitment, onboarding and induction activities

Advising managers on HR best practice and people-related matters

Reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures

Supporting performance management and employee development initiatives

Managing HR administration, records and reporting

Driving employee engagement and wellbeing activities

Ensuring compliance with current UK employment legislation

Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance the employee experience

About You:

CIPD Level 5 qualified is essential

Previous experience in a standalone HR Manager or Senior HR generalist position

Strong employee relations experience with the confidence to manage cases independently

Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Highly organised with the ability to prioritise a varied workload

A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to support all areas of the business

If you’re a CIPD Level 5 qualified HR professional looking for a standalone role where you can make a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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