HR Manager

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a growing organisation based in Southampton, Hampshire, to recruit an experienced HR Manager.

This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to take full ownership of the HR function — combining operational delivery with the development of HR practices that will support the business through its next phase of growth. Reporting in at board level, the HR Manager will provide trusted advice on all people matters, oversee payroll, and lead the implementation of modern, efficient HR processes.

What will the HR Manager role involve?

• Manage all day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, onboarding, absence management, and performance processes
• Advise managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment law
• Take responsibility for recruitment, inductions, and supporting line managers through the hiring process
• Review and modernise HR documentation, systems, and policies, transitioning from manual to digital processes
• Lead initiatives to enhance engagement, wellbeing, and employee development
• Support the leadership team with workforce planning, reward reviews, and people-related projects

Suitable candidate for the HR Manager vacancy:

• Experienced HR generalist with a hands-on approach, ideally gained in an SME or standalone HR role
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and payroll processes
• Fully CIPD qualified
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to advise and influence at all levels
• Practical, proactive, and organised with a collaborative mindset

Additional benefits and information for the HR Manager role:

• Newly created position with autonomy to shape the HR function
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a people-focused, growing business

If you’re an experienced HR professional who enjoys combining strategic influence with day-to-day delivery, this is a fantastic opportunity to build and lead a modern HR function from the ground up.

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