HR Specialist – CIPD Qualified

Burridge, Hampshire
Croma Fire and Security

HR Specialist – CIPD Qualified

Salary: £40,000 to £48,000 FTE dependent on skills and experience

Office based – Whiteley, Hampshire on-site parking

Hours: Part-time or full-time (minimum 3 days/week)

This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead the HR function in a well-established, growing business that genuinely values its people. Part of the national Croma Group, this Fire & Security company is known for delivering high-quality systems and service to a wide range of clients and now, they re investing in their internal team too.

As the company s first dedicated HR professional, you ll have the freedom to make your mark, embed structure and consistency, and help foster a positive, forward-looking workplace culture. You ll work closely with senior management, have full ownership of HR processes, and play a key part in supporting the team as the business continues to expand.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Take the lead on end-to-end recruitment writing job specs, managing interviews, offers and onboarding
• Be the first point of contact for employee relations issues, offering fair, balanced and timely advice to managers and staff
• Maintain up-to-date HR policies and ensure full compliance with employment legislation
• Manage all HR records including contracts, training logs, benefits and absence tracking
• Create and deliver onboarding and induction processes that set new joiners up for success
• Support annual reviews, performance appraisals and training/development planning
• Implement and track salary benchmarking and benefits frameworks to retain and attract the best people
• Collaborate with leadership to promote staff engagement, wellbeing and retention strategies
• Help embed a values-led culture through clear communication, policies and processes
• Provide regular HR reporting to leadership, using data to inform workforce planning

The ideal candidate

• CIPD Level 5 or above (or working towards it)
• Minimum of 3 years in a generalist HR role ideally within a stand-alone or SME environment
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, contracts, and best practice in recruitment and employee relations
• A confident communicator who can support, influence and challenge senior stakeholders when needed
• Comfortable setting up or refining HR systems and processes from contracts and policy templates to induction plans
• Professional, friendly and trusted the kind of person people naturally come to for advice
• Previous experience in technical, field service or engineering environments is a bonus but not essential

Why this role?

• £40,000 to £48,000 FTE salary depending on experience
• Flexibility to work 3, 4 or 5 days per week we ll shape this around the right candidate
• Full ownership of HR in a respected, stable and forward-thinking business
• Close-knit, friendly office environment with real opportunity to influence
• Office-based, with free parking and good links to nearby transport routes
• Access to private GP service for you and your family along with other wellbeing health support
• Staff Share Option Scheme

If you are looking for a flexible, impactful HR role we would love to hear from you. Please upload your latest CV.

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