• Position:  HR Manager 
• Location: Near Broxbourne, Hertfordshire
• Contract: Permanent, Full-Time | 8:30am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday (Office-Based)
• Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

About the Company

Our client is a unique and growing organisation that provides a wide range of compassionate, humanistic services for children and young people facing family or community exclusion. Their services include: Secure Transport, Wellbeing Service, 24-Hour Care Services, Residential Children’s Homes. This is an incredibly exciting time to join the business, as it was recently recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a mission-led focus, this organisation is making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.

The Opportunity

We’re recruiting for an experienced and proactive HR Manager to take ownership of the HR function in a newly created, standalone role. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will have previous experience working within children’s services and had safer recruitment training.  You will be responsible for all HR matters including recruitment, training, employee relations, compliance, and policy development. You’ll be the go-to person for all things HR and play a crucial role in shaping a positive, high-performing workplace culture. 

Key Responsibilities:

HR Management & Operations 

Lead the day-to-day running of the HR department

Provide HR advice and guidance to managers and staff

Oversee recruitment: advertising, scheduling, interviewing, and onboarding

Maintain employee records and ensure legal compliance

Manage employment contracts and documents

Coordinate new starter processes including DBS checks

Support performance reviews, disciplinary, and grievance procedures

Partner with leadership on HR strategy aligned with business goals

Monitor and ensure compliance with UK employment laws

Liaise with other departments and attend weekly HR meetings

Safer Recruitment

Qualifications & Experience:

CIPD Level 3 or above

Degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)

Solid HR experience,ideally within care, social services,or charity sectors

In-depth knowledge of UK employment law

Skilled in managing end-to-end recruitment and HR systems

Experience handling employee benefits and payroll (desirable)

Safer Recruitment training

Experienced working in children’s services preferred

Skills & Attributes:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

High levels of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion

Confident advising at all levels within the business

Proactive, self-motivated, and detail-oriented

Passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture

Requirements:

A Full valid UK driving licence

Willing to undergo a DBS check (or already holds one)

Two checkable references required

Safer Recruitment trained

Benefits:

Casual dress

Company events

Free on-site parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Be part of an award-winning company that genuinely values its team

Enjoy a varied role with opportunities for professional growth

Work closely with an inspiring CEO in a supportive and ambitious team

Safer Recruitment Commitment:

This role involves contact with children. A DBS check and comprehensive vetting (including checks for criminal convictions and barring from child-related work) will be required. You will also undergo an in-house driving assessment and drug/alcohol testing. All information is handled confidentially in line with data protection laws.

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