HR Manager

HR Manager

Overview:

Blazing Griffin is growing and requires an HR Manager to be a key member of the management team, providing expert HR leadership across all four divisions. This standalone role requires a dynamic, experienced HR professional who can operate independently, advise management teams and drive a positive, high-performance culture.

The HR Manager will span the full employee life cycle, from hands-on administration to strategic input, ensuring legal compliance, supporting staff wellbeing, and enabling business growth.

This is a full-time role, and while there is scope for flexibility around hybrid working, the successful applicant will be required to spend the majority of their working time in the office. 

Primary Responsibilities

• HR Leadership:
  
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the COO and management, shaping and implementing HR strategy to support business objectives, culture, and growth.
  • Champion Blazing Griffin’s workplace culture and values, fostering an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing environment.
• Operational HR Management:
  • First point of contact for all people-related matters, providing expert guidance on complex employee relations, performance management, and organisational change.
  • Develop, implement, and update HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and best practice across all divisions.
  • Oversee all HR administration, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll support, benefits, and offboarding.
• Manager Coaching & Development:
  • Coach and support managers—many of whom are new to people leadership—on all aspects of HR, including difficult conversations, performance management, and team development.
  • Design and deliver training and resources to upskill managers in core HR and people management skills.
• Employee Wellbeing & Advocacy:
  • Lead on staff wellbeing initiatives, mental health support, and employee engagement.
  • Act as a confidential resource for staff, ensuring concerns are heard and addressed promptly.
• Compliance & Risk Management:
  • Stay up-to-date with UK employment law and HR best practice.
  • Manage ER casework (grievances, disciplinaries, restructures, redundancies) with professionalism and sensitivity.
  • Liaise with external employment lawyers as needed.
• HR Systems & Analytics:
  • Oversee and optimise the HRIS (BambooHR), ensuring accurate data and insightful HR reporting for senior management.
  • Use HR metrics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Proactively identify and implement improvements to HR processes, policies, and practices.
  • Maintain and develop HR information resources, including org charts and onboarding materials.
• Ad Hoc Support:
  • Support the COO and management team with additional tasks as required (e.g., facilities, office management).

Requirements

Essential:

• Minimum 4–5 years’ experience in a broad HR generalist role, ideally in a stand-alone role or SME environment.
• Demonstrable experience advising and coaching managers, including on complex ER issues and change management.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Proven ability to operate independently, prioritise, and deliver results in a fast-paced, scaling business.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS and HR analytics/reporting.

Desirable:

• CIPD Level 5 or above (or working towards).
• Experience supporting business scaling, restructures, or rapid organisational change.
• Experience designing and delivering management training.
• Degree in HR or related field.