Human Resources Manager

Ashley Kate HR & Finance are excited to be supporting our client in the Milton Keynes area as they recruit a permanent HR Manager.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to lead and develop our people function at our Milton Keynes headquarters.

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will manage a small HR team of two and take ownership of the full employee lifecycle across a workforce of fewer than 400 employees. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded HR professional who enjoys operating both strategically and operationally within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

As the HR Manager, you will play a key role in supporting business objectives, driving employee engagement, ensuring HR compliance, and fostering a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of two.
• Provide expert HR advice and support to managers and leaders across the business.
• Oversee all employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance issues.
• Drive recruitment and onboarding activities to attract and retain top talent.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and HR governance requirements.
• Support organisational change initiatives and business growth plans.
• Manage succession planning, talent development, and learning initiatives.
• Analyse HR metrics and provide insight and recommendations to leadership teams.
• Lead employee engagement activities and wellbeing initiatives.
• Oversee payroll-related HR administration and ensure employee records are maintained accurately.