HR Manager

HR & People Manager

Location: Bristol, United KingdomSalary: £60,000 - £65,000 (DOE)

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm (Will consider 9am-3pm, Flexible as required)

Benefits: Company pension, 25 days holiday + statutory, Profit sharing bonus scheme, Healthcare cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing, Ongoing training & development

Are you a hands-on HR leader who thrives on shaping culture while rolling up your sleeves to make things happen?Do you enjoy balancing strategic influence with day-to-day delivery—especially in a growing, values-driven SME?

If this sounds like you, a respected and growing healthcare services provider is looking for an HR & People Manager to take full ownership of its people function and play a key role in its next phase of growth.

This well-established business has over three decades of experience supporting the healthcare sector, working with care homes, hospices, schools, and the NHS. Known for its service-led approach and strong reputation, the organisation is now entering an exciting growth phase.

With a close-knit, values-driven culture built on integrity, compassion, and accountability, the business is committed to investing in its people and creating an environment where individuals can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

As HR & People Manager, you will:

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• Take full ownership of the HR function in a standalone capacity
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• Partner with leadership to shape and deliver a forward-thinking people strategy
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• Lead recruitment, ensuring the business attracts and retains high-quality talent
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• Strengthen organisational culture, moving from reactive to proactive HR practices
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• Support leaders with people challenges, coaching them to build high-performing teams
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• Develop and implement a clear people strategy aligned to business growth plans
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• Lead end-to-end recruitment, from role scoping through to onboarding and induction
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• Advise leadership on employee relations, performance management, and organisational design
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• Build and embed effective HR processes, policies, and compliance frameworks
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• Coach and develop managers to enhance leadership capability
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• Design and deliver learning and development initiatives across the business
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• Drive cultural evolution, embedding values and improving engagement
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Requirements

You’re someone who:

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• Has proven experience as a generalist HR professional, ideally in an SME environment
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• Is equally comfortable at strategic level and delivering hands-on HR support
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• Brings strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
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• Has a track record of managing recruitment and improving quality of hires
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• Is commercially aware and understands the link between people and performance
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• Builds trust quickly, communicates effectively, and handles sensitive situations with confidence
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• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where you can make a real difference
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Benefits

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• Real Influence: Sit on the leadership team and shape people strategy at a senior level
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• Autonomy: Full ownership of the HR function with the freedom to build and improve
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• Impact: Play a pivotal role in transforming culture, capability, and hiring quality
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• Flexibility: Opportunity for reduced or flexible hours while maintaining strategic ownership
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• Growth: Be part of a scaling SME where your input directly drives business success
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Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation to find out more.

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