Office jobs in Grande-Bretagne

We are currently recruiting a standalone HR Manager to join our boutique insurance client based in Bedford. This is a 12 month fixed term contract, reporting into senior management, you’ll be the go-to person for HR support across the business, covering the full employee lifecycle. This is a generalist role offering plenty of variety, the successful candidate will need to be hands on and confident building relationships with stakeholders, delivering an excellent HR service to employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers, building strong relationships and offering pragmatic HR guidance.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to offboarding.
• Lead on employee relations matters, supporting with investigations, disciplinaries and grievances.
• Keep all employee records up to date and support HR reporting requirements.
• Support and coach managers in applying policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
• Collaborate across teams to enhance the overall employee experience.
• Contribute to recruitment, learning and development, payroll coordination and talent initiatives.
• Ensure HR policies remain up to date with employment legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Support C-Suite/SLT with various projects and business operations.
• Champion company values and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Maintain personal HR knowledge and professional development (CIPD or CII CPD desirable).

The Profile:

• Proven HR generalist experience, ideally within a regulated or SME environment.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Confident managing ER issues with a solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised, proactive and adaptable.

If you’re looking to join a supportive business where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. The office is based in Bedford so you will need to be accessible to this location.