HR Manager – Flexible 4‑5 Day Week

About the role

This is a newly created, standalone HR Manager position within a small but fast‑growing business. You will own the end‑to‑end HR function, develop new processes and initiatives, and sit on the senior leadership team to influence company direction.

Key responsibilities

• Lead employee onboarding and pre‑boarding activities.
• Manage HR operations ensuring compliance with legislation and internal policies.
• Administer and maintain the HR information system.
• Handle employee relations, including performance management and wellbeing initiatives.
• Deliver internal HR communications and company‑wide sessions.
• Produce HR reports and coordinate payroll preparation.
• Contribute actively to senior leadership meetings.

Required profile

• Proactive problem‑solver with strong organisational and forward‑thinking abilities.
• Self‑starter who can collaborate closely with directors to set and achieve goals.
• Comfortable covering the full HR spectrum, from strategic work to day‑to‑day administration.
• CIPD qualified with senior HR advisor/generalist or manager‑level experience.

Required skills

• Experience with BrightHR (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• HR systems administration capability.

What we offer

• Negotiable salary with performance‑linked bonus and annual pay reviews.
• Good benefits package.
• Flexible 4‑5 day week, including one remote day per week.
• Opportunity to shape the HR function and drive strategic initiatives.