Location: Saffron Walden
Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm
Salary: Competitive
Job Reference: 35904
Polytec are seeking an experienced HR Manager to join our Saffron Walden based client. This is a hands-on and varied generalist role, ideal for someone who enjoys building processes, supporting people, and shaping culture within a scaling business. You will take ownership of the full employee lifecycle and play a key role in developing a supportive, high-performing working environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, probation, performance reviews and offboarding
- Act as the primary HR contact for managers and employees, providing guidance and support
- Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook in line with UK employment law
- Advise on employee relations matters and coach managers on best practice
- Oversee payroll input and employee benefits, working with finance and external providers
- Maintain accurate HR data, systems and documentation
- Coordinate learning and development initiatives to support employee growth
- Lead employee engagement activities and contribute to a positive and inclusive culture
- Support leadership with workforce planning and organisational development
- Ensure compliance with health and safety and other statutory requirements
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organisation
Requirements
- Broad HR generalist experience, ideally gained in a start-up, scale-up, or dynamic SME
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Comfortable operating as a standalone HR function with both strategic and hands-on responsibilities
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust at all levels
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently
- CIPD Level 5 or above desirable
Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below
