We are excited to be working with a fantastic people focused professional services business who are recruiting for a brand new opportunity, an experienced HR Manager to join the business with the long term objective of progressing to HR Director.

This Global SME are looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, and has the ability to work on their own initiative as well as motivate a busy team.

Duties include:

- Ensuring the smooth running of the payroll process (outsourced) ensuring compliant and producing reports

- Working with the HR Director to assist in the smooth running of the HR department

- Overseeing policies and procedures

- Updating staff handbook including non-UK office (German and Spanish employment law beneficial)

- Managing the recruitment process and retention of employees

- Induction process

- Monitoring performance including attendance and any absences

- Overseeing the appraisal process

- Dealing with employee relations, including disciplinary processes and any grievances

- Various ad hoc HR projects

Key Skills:

- CIPD Level 5 qualification

- 5 years + experience as an HR Manager of small team

- Good knowledge of UK employment law

- Previous experience of payroll and benefits

On offer:

- Salary c£80 - £85k

- Hybrid working - 2 days minimum in the office

- 23 days holiday

- Life insurance