HR Manager

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a dynamic role where you can make a real impact?

Our charity needs you to lead our HR functions, foster a supportive workplace, and contribute to our mission. Earn a generous salary of up to £40k while working for a dedicated, renowned charity.

Human Resources Manager
Leamington Spa, CV31 3RZ
Hybrid working (3 days in office)

• Full time, permanent
• £35,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Life is a UK-based charity that supports over 45,000 individuals annually through pregnancy and pregnancy loss. We provide emotional and practical help, housing, community support, and educational content. Our core values - Humanity, Solidarity, Community, Charity, and Common Good - drive our mission to ensure no one faces pregnancy or pregnancy loss alone.

Benefits:

Joining our team means being part of a supportive and mission-driven environment. We offer:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Pension scheme
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Birthday leave after 2 years of service
• Paid mileage for travel to locations other than the base

Details of the HR Manager Role:

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to take ownership of all HR functions within the charity, ensuring effective operations and seamless delivery. As a pivotal role within Life, you will lead all employee journeys, creating high levels of engagement and positive experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries and provide guidance to line managers
• Ensure all HR matters are handled fairly, consistently, timely, and in line with legal requirements
• Lead the collation of monthly payroll and ensure its accuracy
• Manage HR systems and databases to process employee data in line with GDPR regulations
• Oversee the recruitment and onboarding process, ensuring an excellent experience for candidates and hiring managers
• Identify gaps in HR processes and develop new processes for efficiency
• Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, offboarding)
• Provide support for employee relation cases, including absence, performance management, disciplinary, and grievance cases
• Contribute to the development of Life’s induction framework and oversee the induction process
• Identify learning and development needs and create cost-effective learning plans
• Support the development and delivery of an effective performance management framework
• Review staff handbook and charity HR policies and procedures regularly

About You:

The ideal candidate will bring demonstrable experience in developing a high-quality UK-based HR function and a strong knowledge of HR best practices.

Key Qualities:

• HR certification (e.g., CIPD Level 5 qualification)
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Excellent administrative and data management skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative work ethic
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative and manage workload effectively
• Experience in a dynamic, fast-changing environment is desirable

Be part of a team that helps make a real difference in the lives of thousands by joining Life’s dedicated team. Apply now and help us create a supportive and dynamic workplace!

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include HR Manager, Human Resources Manager, HR Director, People Operations Manager, HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition Manager, Employee Relations Specialist, HR Consultant, Recruitment Manager, Learning and Development Manager, HR Generalist, and HR Coordinator.