Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a varied and rewarding role within a successful independent estate agency? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading estate agency in Newbury as their HR Manager, playing a key role in attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent across the business.
As HR Manager, what’s in it for you?
- £40,000 – £50,000 basic salary dependent on experience
- Full-time or part-time hours available
- Join a leading independent estate agency with an excellent local reputation
- A varied role where no two days are the same
- Opportunity to influence people strategy and make a genuine impact across the business
- Supportive working environment with long-term career prospects
Your Role as HR Manager:
- Lead the full recruitment process, from advertising vacancies through to interviewing and securing the best talent
- Ensure all new employees receive a first-class onboarding experience and oversee probation processes
- Work closely with senior management to support training, career development and succession planning across the business
- Provide practical HR advice and guidance to managers on employee relations, performance management and day-to-day people matters
- Monitor appraisals, development plans and performance review processes
- Analyse staff retention, conduct exit interviews and help improve employee engagement initiatives
- Advise on salary reviews, absence management and wider HR best practice
- Maintain HR policies, staff records and the employee handbook, ensuring compliance with current employment legislation
- Support disciplinary, grievance and investigation processes, working alongside external HR specialists where required
- Continually review and improve HR processes to support the ongoing success of the business
What we’re looking for from an HR Manager:
- Previous experience in a generalist HR position, ideally at HR Manager level or similar
- Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience managing recruitment, onboarding, employee relations and performance management
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the confidence to advise managers at all levels
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach with excellent judgement and discretion
- Professional, approachable and committed to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity
If you’re looking to join a dynamic business where you can make a real difference to its people and culture, we would love to hear from you.
Magnus James Property Recruitment is a specialist recruiter for the property industry across the UK and covers the following areas: New Homes, Residential Lettings, Estate Agency, Property Management and Block Management.
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