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.
