HR Manager

HR & People Manager Location: Bristol, United Kingdom Salary: £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. About the CompanyThis 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. What’s the role about?As HR & People Manager, you will: • Take full ownership of the HR function in a standalone capacity • Partner with leadership to shape and deliver a forward-thinking people strategy • Lead recruitment, ensuring the business attracts and retains high-quality talent • Strengthen organisational culture, moving from reactive to proactive HR practices • Support leaders with people challenges, coaching them to build high-performing teams Key Responsibilities • Develop and implement a clear people strategy aligned to business growth plans • Lead end-to-end recruitment, from role scoping through to onboarding and induction • Advise leadership on employee relations, performance management, and organisational design • Build and embed effective HR processes, policies, and compliance frameworks • Coach and develop managers to enhance leadership capability • Design and deliver learning and development initiatives across the business • Drive cultural evolution, embedding values and improving engagement Requirements About You You’re someone who: • Has proven experience as a generalist HR professional, ideally in an SME environment • Is equally comfortable at strategic level and delivering hands-on HR support • Brings strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice • Has a track record of managing recruitment and improving quality of hires • Is commercially aware and understands the link between people and performance • Builds trust quickly, communicates effectively, and handles sensitive situations with confidence • Enjoys working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where you can make a real difference Benefits What’s in it for you? • Real Influence: Sit on the leadership team and shape people strategy at a senior level • Autonomy: Full ownership of the HR function with the freedom to build and improve • Impact: Play a pivotal role in transforming culture, capability, and hiring quality • Flexibility: Opportunity for reduced or flexible hours while maintaining strategic ownership • Growth: Be part of a scaling SME where your input directly drives business success Ready to take ownership of a people function and shape a growing business? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation to find out more.