HR Manager

Gloucester | Full Time | Hybrid (Predominantly Office Based) | £50,000 + Benefits

HR Manager

Are you an experienced HR professional looking to step into a role where you can genuinely influence business strategy?

We're supporting a well-established professional services organisation in their search for an experienced HR Manager to lead their people function. This is a fantastic opportunity to partner closely with senior leadership, drive strategic HR initiatives and lead a small, capable team within a collaborative and people-focused environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery.

The Role

As HR Manager, you'll take ownership of the HR function, acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the department.

You'll lead a small HR team, develop people strategies, support organisational change and work closely with directors to ensure the business continues to attract, develop and retain exceptional talent.

This role is primarily based from the Gloucester office, with occasional travel to other UK locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small HR team, providing coaching, guidance and support.
• Partner with senior leadership to develop and deliver the people strategy.
• Drive HR projects, organisational development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, performance management and people matters.
• Support organisational change and influence stakeholders across the business.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and talent development activities.
• Ensure HR policies remain compliant with current employment legislation.
• Produce HR reports and insights to support business decision making.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation, promoting a positive and inclusive culture.
• Work collaboratively with specialist teams on complex employment matters where required.
• Oversee the Reception function, supporting the wider business when needed.

About You

You'll be an experienced HR professional who enjoys building relationships and influencing at all levels of an organisation.

You'll bring:

• Proven experience in a HR Manager or Senior HR leadership role.
• Experience working within a professional services environment (legal experience would be advantageous).
• Strong strategic HR knowledge alongside the willingness to remain operational when required.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing business decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A collaborative, approachable and pragmatic leadership style.
• Strong understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience leading and developing small teams.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification as a minimum, with Level 7 desirable (or willingness to work towards this).

What's on Offer?

• Salary circa £50,000 (with flexibility for exceptional candidates)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development, including support towards further CIPD qualifications
• Opportunity to influence business strategy and shape the people agenda
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Long-term career development within an established professional services business

Location

Gloucester

This is predominantly an office-based position, with informal hybrid flexibility available where appropriate. Candidates should be comfortable spending the majority of their working week in the office.

Occasional travel to other UK offices will be required.