Human Resources Manager

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment • Stratford-upon-Avon • Human Resources
Full-time Mid

Description

We’re Hiring: HR / Office Manager

Rural Warwickshire (UK Office) | Own Transport Essential | 🐾 Dog-Friendly Office

Are you a proactive, adaptable professional who thrives in a fast-paced SME environment? Our small/medium, family-run business—operating across the UK and US—is looking for a dynamic HR/Office Manager

This is a pivotal, varied role perfect for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, loves improving processes, and is ready to make a meaningful impact in a growing business. Although we have a US office, you’ll be based fully in the UK with no requirement to travel.

We are a small/medium, family-run business with offices in the UK and the US. We’re now looking for a proactive, adaptable HR & Office Manager to take ownership of a wide variety of HR, office management, and people-focused responsibilities.

If you enjoy variety, thrive in a supportive SME environment, and love working at the heart of a business—this could be the ideal role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

HR Management
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for UK & US roles
• Conduct reference and background checks for new hires
• Oversee onboarding and induction, including IT setup
• Manage probation processes and support line managers
• Ensure HR and People practices align with company policies
• Maintain holiday & absence records via BrightHR
• Collate payroll information (UK & US)
• Manage relationships with Peninsula (UK) and FrankCrum (US)
• Oversee performance, disciplinary, and grievance matters
• Attend weekly leadership meetings to report on People/HR matters
• Coordinate annual appraisals and salary reviews
• Keep the Employee Handbook and HR policies up to date
• Deliver internal HR training where needed
• Act as first point of contact for employee relations
• Manage the leaver process, including exit interviews
• Coordinate training requirements
• Support with any other HR or people-related tasks

Health & Safety (UK)
• Support the General Manager with audits and follow-up actions
• Conduct Display Screen Equipment assessments
• Manage driving‑for‑work health & safety requirements
• Support all other H&S activities as required

Office Management (UK)
• Oversee facilities management and ensure smooth office operations
• Coordinate workspace for new starters and office moves
• Organise bi‑weekly staff lunches
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct stock audits
• Coordinate branded merchandise for internal/external use
• Organise social activities, including the annual US visit and festive events
• Manage office shutdown procedures (including kitchen close‑down)
• Host the Friday Team Meeting when needed
• Support with any other office‑related activities

What You’ll Need

Essential
• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Maths & English GCSE (minimum)
• Strong HR generalist background
• Knowledge of UK employment law
• Experience managing employee relations
• Recruitment & interviewing experience
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict‑resolution skills
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• High integrity with confidential information
• Financial management awareness
• Strong technical capability
• Empathy, patience, resilience, proactivity & flexibility
• Your own transport (rural office location)
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

Desirable
• Degree‑level education
• CIPD qualification or working towards it
• Knowledge of US employment law

What’s in It for You?
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension (post‑probation)
• Dog‑friendly office
• Free lunches
• Stunning rural location—perfect for lunchtime walks
• Casual dress
• Opportunities for career progression
• Supportive, tight‑knit, collaborative culture