Human Resources Manager

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

• 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
• Manage relationships with Peninsula (UK) and Frank Crum (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

• Support the General Manager with audits and follow-up actions
• Support all other H&S activities as required
• 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

• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role
• 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
• Strong technical capability
• Empathy, patience, resilience, proactivity & flexibility
• Your own transport (rural office location)
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• CIPD qualification or working towards it
• Knowledge of US employment law

• 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
• Opportunities for career progression