HR & Compliance ManagerLocation: Bristol (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive +
Benefits
The OpportunityOur client is an ambitious, high-growth consumer brand with
an entrepreneurial culture and exciting expansion plans. As the business
continues to scale, they are seeking an experienced HR & Compliance Manager
to take ownership of the people agenda while ensuring robust compliance,
governance and employment practices are embedded across the
organisation.This is a hands-on role suited to an individual who thrives in
fast-paced environments, enjoys rolling up their sleeves, and brings a
pragmatic, commercial approach to problem-solving. You'll be a trusted
advisor to leaders across the business, balancing operational excellence
with strategic thinking while driving a positive, high-performing culture.
Key ResponsibilitiesHuman Resources
- Manage the full employee life cycle, from onboarding through to
offboarding.
- Provide expert guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations
matters, including performance management, absence, disciplinary and
grievance processes.
- Support organisational growth through effective workforce planning and
talent acquisition activity.
- Maintain and enhance HR policies, procedures and frameworks, ensuring
alignment with employment legislation and best practice.
- Partner with business leaders to drive engagement, performance and
retention initiatives.
- Lead and support people-focused projects, including organisational
change, process improvements and culture initiatives.
- Produce and analyse HR metrics to provide meaningful insights and
support business decision-making.
- Manage HR systems, employee records and documentation, ensuring
accuracy and confidentiality.
Compliance & Governance
- Own and maintain key compliance processes, policies and governance
frameworks.
- Ensure the business remains compliant with employment legislation and
relevant regulatory requirements.
- Manage compliance audits, risk assessments and reporting activities.
- Work closely with external advisers and internal stakeholders to
identify and mitigate compliance risks.
- Monitor legislative changes and implement any necessary updates across
the business.
- Support the ongoing development of compliance training and awareness
programmes.
About YouWe're looking for a commercially minded HR professional who
combines strong technical expertise with a proactive, "can-do"
attitude.Essential Experience
- Approximately 7+ years' HR experience, ideally gained within a
high-growth, scaling consumer, retail, e-commerce, hospitality or
fast-paced commercial environment.
- Proven experience operating in a standalone HR Manager, HR Business
Partner or HR & Compliance capacity.
- Strong employee relations experience with the ability to manage
complex cases confidently and pragmatically.
- Experience supporting rapidly changing businesses through periods of
growth and transformation.
- Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Experience developing, implementing and improving HR policies and
processes.
- Strong compliance, governance or risk management experience.
- Comfortable working both strategically and operationally.
Personal Attributes
- Commercially astute with a strong understanding of how people
decisions impact business performance.
- Highly organised and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-moving
environment.
- Proactive, resilient and solutions-focused.
- A genuine self-starter who takes ownership and accountability.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Strong attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture.
- Positive, collaborative and adaptable approach.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join an exciting and growing consumer brand.
- Visible role with genuine influence across the business.
- Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where ideas are welcomed.
- Broad remit spanning both HR and compliance.
- Opportunity to help shape the future growth and culture of the
organisation.
This role would suit an ambitious HR professional who enjoys building,
improving and scaling people practices while acting as a trusted partner to
the wider business.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for
permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary
workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and
Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Benefits
The OpportunityOur client is an ambitious, high-growth consumer brand with
an entrepreneurial culture and exciting expansion plans. As the business
continues to scale, they are seeking an experienced HR & Compliance Manager
to take ownership of the people agenda while ensuring robust compliance,
governance and employment practices are embedded across the
organisation.This is a hands-on role suited to an individual who thrives in
fast-paced environments, enjoys rolling up their sleeves, and brings a
pragmatic, commercial approach to problem-solving. You'll be a trusted
advisor to leaders across the business, balancing operational excellence
with strategic thinking while driving a positive, high-performing culture.
Key ResponsibilitiesHuman Resources
- Manage the full employee life cycle, from onboarding through to
offboarding.
- Provide expert guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations
matters, including performance management, absence, disciplinary and
grievance processes.
- Support organisational growth through effective workforce planning and
talent acquisition activity.
- Maintain and enhance HR policies, procedures and frameworks, ensuring
alignment with employment legislation and best practice.
- Partner with business leaders to drive engagement, performance and
retention initiatives.
- Lead and support people-focused projects, including organisational
change, process improvements and culture initiatives.
- Produce and analyse HR metrics to provide meaningful insights and
support business decision-making.
- Manage HR systems, employee records and documentation, ensuring
accuracy and confidentiality.
Compliance & Governance
- Own and maintain key compliance processes, policies and governance
frameworks.
- Ensure the business remains compliant with employment legislation and
relevant regulatory requirements.
- Manage compliance audits, risk assessments and reporting activities.
- Work closely with external advisers and internal stakeholders to
identify and mitigate compliance risks.
- Monitor legislative changes and implement any necessary updates across
the business.
- Support the ongoing development of compliance training and awareness
programmes.
About YouWe're looking for a commercially minded HR professional who
combines strong technical expertise with a proactive, "can-do"
attitude.Essential Experience
- Approximately 7+ years' HR experience, ideally gained within a
high-growth, scaling consumer, retail, e-commerce, hospitality or
fast-paced commercial environment.
- Proven experience operating in a standalone HR Manager, HR Business
Partner or HR & Compliance capacity.
- Strong employee relations experience with the ability to manage
complex cases confidently and pragmatically.
- Experience supporting rapidly changing businesses through periods of
growth and transformation.
- Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Experience developing, implementing and improving HR policies and
processes.
- Strong compliance, governance or risk management experience.
- Comfortable working both strategically and operationally.
Personal Attributes
- Commercially astute with a strong understanding of how people
decisions impact business performance.
- Highly organised and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-moving
environment.
- Proactive, resilient and solutions-focused.
- A genuine self-starter who takes ownership and accountability.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Strong attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture.
- Positive, collaborative and adaptable approach.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join an exciting and growing consumer brand.
- Visible role with genuine influence across the business.
- Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where ideas are welcomed.
- Broad remit spanning both HR and compliance.
- Opportunity to help shape the future growth and culture of the
organisation.
This role would suit an ambitious HR professional who enjoys building,
improving and scaling people practices while acting as a trusted partner to
the wider business.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for
permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary
workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and
Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
