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Your new company

This is a successful business committed to building a strong people foundation that balances cultural integrity with operational excellence. This is an established organisation which has gone from strength to strength, achieving year-on-year growth. This success has led to the requirement to recruit an experienced HR Manager to support the Head of People. This organisation collaborates with Fortune 500 and FTSE 250 clients on transformative projects. This is an opportunity to be part of a fast-growing consultancy with a strong reputation in the UK and internationally. In this role, you will be part of a friendly and supportive team, and you will benefit from and contribute to a business with a culture that values innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Your new role
In this HR Manager post, you will help shape and embed HR practices that support growth, engagement, and development across the business. This is a hands-on role, working closely with the Head of People to enable managers and employees to thrive. This will include playing a central role in creating scalable HR processes while championing the business culture. You’ll work closely with managers and employees to deliver meaningful outcomes through a focus on:
Culture & Engagement: Champion and nurture company culture during rapid growth; support initiatives that enhance engagement and wellbeing.
HR Operations & Process: Introduce and maintain scalable HR policies and frameworks; ensure compliance with UK employment law.
Manager Support: Act as a trusted advisor on performance management, employee relations, and leadership coaching; manage contractor agreements and extensions.
Learning & Development: Coordinate training programs and internal development initiatives; identify skills gaps and support career pathways.
Onboarding: Partner with our TA team and Onboarding and HR Coordinator to deliver an exceptional new hire experience.
Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate HR data; track metrics such as turnover, engagement, and training effectiveness.

What you'll need to succeed

Someone who brings a mix of experience, curiosity, and collaboration.
Proven experience as a Senior HR Advisor or HR Manager in a scaling, fast-paced environment (ideally a consultancy).
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
Ability to balance cultural priorities with structure and process.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust quickly.
Experience in performance management and employee relations.
Organised, proactive, and comfortable working autonomously.
Familiarity with HR systems and data reporting.

Ideally, CIPD Level 5 qualified but not essential.

What you'll get in return

Financial Wellbeing – Profit Share, Electric Car & Cycle to Work Scheme etc, contributory pension scheme with flexible employee salary sacrifice options.
Enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus at the end of each successful year.
Technical Training and personal development.
Monthly Social Club – from surfing to BBQs, once a month there is always something new to try as a team.

What you need to do now

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