HR Manager

HR Manager, Watford, Hertfordshire £48,500 - £55,000 + Package

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per annum + benefits package

We are partnering with a fast-growing and forward-thinking organisation operating within the sustainability sector, committed to delivering innovative solutions that support a greener future. As the business continues to scale, they are now seeking an experienced and commercially minded HR Manager to establish and lead the HR function.

This is a unique opportunity to build a people strategy from the ground up, playing a key role in shaping company culture, driving employee engagement, and supporting long-term business growth.

The Opportunity

As HR Manager, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, taking full ownership of the HR agenda. You’ll have the autonomy to design and implement best-in-class people processes, while ensuring alignment with the company’s mission, values, and ambitious growth plans.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a scaling or entrepreneurial environment and is excited by the challenge of building structure, strategy, and culture within a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with business objectives

Build and establish HR policies, procedures, and frameworks from scratch

Lead end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent

Design and deliver effective onboarding and retention programmes

Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture

Provide expert guidance to leadership on organisational design, workforce planning, and change management

Manage employee relations matters with a fair, consistent, and commercially focused approach

Ensure full compliance with UK employment law and HR best practices

Oversee performance management processes, including appraisals and development planning

Implement learning and development initiatives to support employee growth and capability building

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in a senior HR role, ideally within a high-growth, SME, or start-up environment

Demonstrated success in building HR functions, frameworks, and strategies from the ground up

Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice

Commercially aware with the ability to align people strategy to business goals

Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence at senior level

Passion for sustainability and working within a purpose-driven organisation

Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills

CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) desirable but not essential

What’s On Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to build and shape the HR function with real autonomy

A key leadership role within a growing, purpose-driven business

Clear scope for career progression as the company expands

Collaborative, innovative, and mission-led working environment