Group HR Manager

Newbury, Berkshire
Reed

Group HR Manager

Location: Newbury, West Berkshire (4 days in office, 1 day WFH)Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum, plus bonus and benefits including private healthcareHours: 37 per week

This is a fantastic opportunity for a standalone HR professional to take full ownership of the people function within a growing organisation.

Reporting directly to the CEO and sitting on the senior management team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the people agenda, driving cultural evolution, and embedding effective HR practices across the business. With a mix of operational delivery and strategic influence, this role offers real scope to make an impact.

The Role

As Group HR Manager, you’ll oversee the full employee lifecycle across the organisation, partnering closely with leadership to support business performance and growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team
• Owning and delivering all aspects of generalist HR, from onboarding to offboarding
• Leading on policy development, contracts, and HR compliance
• Managing payroll and benefits administration with external providers
• Supporting managers with employee relations and performance management (low-case, informal culture)
• Driving training and development initiatives to upskill leadership capability
• Leading people projects, including culture and engagement initiatives
• Maintaining HR systems and ensuring accurate reporting and data management

The Environment

• A low-ER, pragmatic culture with a focus on informal resolution and strong communication
• Significant cultural transformation journey, moving towards a more modern, professional environment
• A business with a diverse workforce mix – from long-tenured employees to recent hires
• High visibility role with real autonomy and flexibility

About You

You’ll be a confident, hands-on HR generalist who thrives in a standalone environment.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has broad HR experience across the full employee lifecycle
• Is comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels
• Can build credibility with senior stakeholders and challenge where needed
• Is equally confident managing day-to-day HR admin (including payroll) as leading initiatives
• Brings a pragmatic, calm and adaptable approach
• Ideally holds CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience) although not essential

If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely make your mark and own the full HR agenda, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a visible and influential position.