Location: Leatherhead
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum
Hours: 08:00 – 16:30
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Human Resources Manager to lead and deliver a professional HR service across the business. This is a hands-on role, working closely with senior leaders and managers to support workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, and people development. You will play a key role in ensuring HR practices are compliant, consistent, and aligned with business objectives, while promoting a positive and engaged workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities
Lead HR strategy, workforce planning, and operational HR delivery
Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding
Act as the first point of contact for employee relations matters
Maintain HR policies, compliance, and employee records
Support performance management, training, and development
Work with finance on payroll support, pay reviews, and benefits
Promote a positive culture, employee engagement, and wellbeing
Manage HR systems, reporting, and e-learning platforms
About You
Proven experience in a generalist HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor role
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Confident advising managers on employee relations issues
Organised, approachable, and able to manage multiple priorities
Experience supporting operational or site-based teams is desirable
What We Offer
- Salary of £45,000 – £50,000 per annum
- 08:00 – 16:30 working hours
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off
- Pension scheme
- Free on-site car parking
- A varied and influential HR role with real impact
- The opportunity to shape and develop HR practices
- Collaborative working environment with senior leadership
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Salary description
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year