HR Manager

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a varied and rewarding role within a successful independent estate agency? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading estate agency in Newbury as their HR Manager, playing a key role in attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent across the business.

As HR Manager, what's in it for you? £40,000 - £50,000 basic salary dependent on experience. Full-time or part-time hours available. Join a leading independent estate agency with an excellent local reputation. A varied role where no two days are the same. Opportunity to influence people strategy and make a genuine impact across the business. Supportive working environment with long term career prospects.

Your Role as HR Manager

• Lead the full recruitment process, from advertising vacancies through to interviewing and securing the best talent.
• Ensure all new employees receive a first class onboarding experience and oversee probation processes.
• Work closely with senior management to support training, career development and succession planning across the business.
• Provide practical HR advice and guidance to managers on employee relations, performance management and day to day people matters.
• Monitor appraisals, development plans and performance review processes.
• Analyse staff retention, conduct exit interviews and help improve employee engagement initiatives.
• Advise on salary reviews, absence management and wider HR best practice.
• Maintain HR policies, staff records and the employee handbook, ensuring compliance with current employment legislation.
• Support disciplinary, grievance and investigation processes, working alongside external HR specialists where required.
• Continually review and improve HR processes to support the ongoing success of the business.

What we're looking for from an HR Manager

• Previous experience in a generalist HR position, ideally at HR Manager level or similar.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing recruitment, onboarding, employee relations and performance management.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with the confidence to advise managers at all levels.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• A proactive and solutions focused approach with excellent judgement and discretion.
• Professional, approachable and committed to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity.

If you're looking to join a dynamic business where you can make a real difference to its people and culture, we would love to hear from you.