Job Description:

The Liberty Recruitment Group is delighted to be working exclusively with an exciting and rapidly growing start-up in the search for an experienced Standalone HR Manager to take ownership of their HR function.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys building and shaping processes from the ground up. You'll be working closely with the founders and senior leadership team whilst reporting to a fantastic and supportive Head of HR.

The business is also entering an exciting period with plans to establish a presence across the US and Australian markets.

This is a permanent role offering very hybrid working, a minimum of one day a week in the office based in Fareham, plus a salary of circa £55,000 and an annual bonus alongside some fantastic benefits (which you will help build!)

What you’ll do:

• Lead the HR function and advise employees, managers and senior leaders.
• Build compliant HR policies, processes and systems.
• Provide practical, commercially focused advice across a broad range of people matters.
• Support workforce planning and expansion across the UK, US and Australia.
• Drive engagement, culture and benefits, using HR data to guide decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve the way HR operates and introduce solutions that are scalable for future growth.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Broad HR generalist or management experience, ideally standalone or in a small team.
• Strong practical knowledge of UK employment law is essential.
• A proactive, pragmatic and organised approach, with strong communication and stakeholder skills.
• Comfort working with ambiguity and uncertainty, particularly within a fast-moving environment.
• CIPD qualification preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• US or Australian HR knowledge is advantageous.

If you’re an experienced HR professional looking for the opportunity to build something meaningful and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact one of the team at the Liberty Recruitment Group for more information.