HR Manager

HR Manager, Watford, Hertfordshire £48,500 - £55,000 + Package Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per annum + benefits package We are partnering with a fast-growing and forward-thinking organisation operating within the sustainability sector, committed to delivering innovative solutions that support a greener future. As the business continues to scale, they are now seeking an experienced and commercially minded HR Manager to establish and lead the HR function. This is a unique opportunity to build a people strategy from the ground up, playing a key role in shaping company culture, driving employee engagement, and supporting long-term business growth. The Opportunity As HR Manager, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, taking full ownership of the HR agenda. You’ll have the autonomy to design and implement best-in-class people processes, while ensuring alignment with the company’s mission, values, and ambitious growth plans. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a scaling or entrepreneurial environment and is excited by the challenge of building structure, strategy, and culture within a growing organisation. Key Responsibilities • Develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with business objectives • Build and establish HR policies, procedures, and frameworks from scratch • Lead end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent • Design and deliver effective onboarding and retention programmes • Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture • Provide expert guidance to leadership on organisational design, workforce planning, and change management • Manage employee relations matters with a fair, consistent, and commercially focused approach • Ensure full compliance with UK employment law and HR best practices • Oversee performance management processes, including appraisals and development planning • Implement learning and development initiatives to support employee growth and capability building What We’re Looking For • Proven experience in a senior HR role, ideally within a high-growth, SME, or start-up environment • Demonstrated success in building HR functions, frameworks, and strategies from the ground up • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice • Commercially aware with the ability to align people strategy to business goals • Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence at senior level • Passion for sustainability and working within a purpose-driven organisation • Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills • CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) desirable but not essential What’s On Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package • Opportunity to build and shape the HR function with real autonomy • A key leadership role within a growing, purpose-driven business • Clear scope for career progression as the company expands • Collaborative, innovative, and mission-led working environment Apply Now This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious HR professional to make a meaningful impact within a business at the forefront of sustainability. If you’re ready to take ownership of a growing HR function and help shape the future of a dynamic organisation, we’d love to hear from you.