HR Manager - TalentHQ Recruitment : Job Details

• 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 preferably 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.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by TalentHQ Ltd, acting as an Employment Agency. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will contact you within 5 working days if you are shortlisted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. By applying for this role, you accept our Privacy Policy which you can find on our website.