HR Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to join the People team in Reading on a permanent basis. You will act as a first‑line HR partner, providing guidance across the employee lifecycle and ensuring a people‑first approach throughout the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver first‑line HR advice to managers on a wide range of people matters.
• Manage employee‑relations cases, ensuring fair documentation, legal compliance and timely resolution.
• Support recruitment and onboarding processes to create a positive experience for new starters.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and produce regular HR data reports.
• Ensure GDPR compliance and data integrity across all HR systems.
• Assist with the communication and upkeep of HR policies, wellbeing initiatives and employee‑engagement programmes.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of HR generalist experience.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or higher.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee‑relations case management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive conversations empathetically.
• Highly organised and capable of managing a varied workload independently.

Required skills

• Proficiency with HRIS platforms.
• Data management and reporting skills.
• GDPR compliance awareness.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £45,000 per year.
• Permanent contract with a supportive People team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.