HR & People Manager

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 (DOE)

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm (Will consider 9am-3pm, Flexible as required)

Benefits: Company pension, 25 days holiday + statutory, Profit sharing bonus scheme, Healthcare cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing, Ongoing training & development

Are you a hands-on HR leader who thrives on shaping culture while rolling up your sleeves to make things happen?
Do you enjoy balancing strategic influence with day-to-day delivery—especially in a growing, values-driven SME?

If this sounds like you, a respected and growing healthcare services provider is looking for an HR & People Manager to take full ownership of its people function and play a key role in its next phase of growth.

About the Company

This well-established business has over three decades of experience supporting the healthcare sector, working with care homes, hospices, schools, and the NHS. Known for its service-led approach and strong reputation, the organisation is now entering an exciting growth phase.

With a close-knit, values-driven culture built on integrity, compassion, and accountability, the business is committed to investing in its people and creating an environment where individuals can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

What’s the role about?

As HR & People Manager, you will:

Take full ownership of the HR function in a standalone capacity
Partner with leadership to shape and deliver a forward-thinking people strategy
Lead recruitment, ensuring the business attracts and retains high-quality talent
Strengthen organisational culture, moving from reactive to proactive HR practices
Support leaders with people challenges, coaching them to build high-performing teams

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement a clear people strategy aligned to business growth plans
Lead end-to-end recruitment, from role scoping through to onboarding and induction
Advise leadership on employee relations, performance management, and organisational design
Build and embed effective HR processes, policies, and compliance frameworks
Coach and develop managers to enhance leadership capability
Design and deliver learning and development initiatives across the business
Drive cultural evolution, embedding values and improving engagement

About You

You’re someone who:

Has proven experience as a generalist HR professional, ideally in an SME environment
Is equally comfortable at strategic level and delivering hands-on HR support
Brings strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Has a track record of managing recruitment and improving quality of hires
Is commercially aware and understands the link between people and performance
Builds trust quickly, communicates effectively, and handles sensitive situations with confidence
Enjoys working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where you can make a real difference

What’s in it for you?

Real Influence: Sit on the leadership team and shape people strategy at a senior level
Autonomy: Full ownership of the HR function with the freedom to build and improve
Impact: Play a pivotal role in transforming culture, capability, and hiring quality
Flexibility: Opportunity for reduced or flexible hours while maintaining strategic ownership
Growth: Be part of a scaling SME where your input directly drives business success

Ready to take ownership of a people function and shape a growing business?

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation to find out more.

Universal Business Team

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