Human Resources Manager (FTC) at Profitero+

Hybrid role based in Winnersh Triangle Reading, 2 days per week in the office.

Duration: 6 months FTC (possibility of extension).

About Profitero

Profitero is a leading global SaaS commerce platform that uses predictive intelligence to help brands anticipate, activate and automate their next best action to fuel profitable growth. Our technology monitors 80+ million products daily, across 1400+ retailers and 70+ countries, helping brands optimize search placement, product content, pricing, stock availability, reviews and more. Now’s an exciting time to join our fast‑growth business as Profitero+ joins Publicis Groupe as a standalone commerce division.

Overview

Are you ready to make a significant impact? Profitero is seeking a dynamic HR Manager who thrives in fast‑paced environments and is passionate about empowering people. Work alongside a Senior HR Manager to deliver high‑calibre HR services, while championing our core values: think like a customer, achievement over activity and positivity is contagious.

Responsibilities

• Act as HR Business Partner to the Executive team and Senior Managers
• Collaborate with department heads to implement consistent HR policies and best practices
• Advise on employee relations and capability issues and work with the managers to find appropriate solutions in accordance with CIPD and ACAS best practice
• Coach managers in effective people management, ensuring alignment with best practices
• Serve as the go‑to for HR queries, offering advice that considers policies, procedures, and legislation
• Leverage support from Publicis Groupe's Employment Law and HR teams
• Work with Finance and payroll teams to ensure accurate monthly payroll
• Maintain up to date knowledge of Employment Law, implementing changes in alignment with best practice
• Promote a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Plan and deliver training, including onboarding for new staff and organising L&D events
• Collaborate on career pathing and development needs with managers
• Promote and implement employee well‑being programmes
• Support monthly social events for team engagement
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance
• Oversee office administration

Qualifications and skills

• Degree in HR or related field, or equivalent experience
• CIPD Level 5 or higher/equivalent
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Passion for employee development and L&D
• Proven experience in employee relations, performance management, capability issues, disciplinaries, grievances
• "Can do" attitude, ready to engage in all HR and office management tasks
• Superb organisational and multi‑tasking skills
• People‑focused and results‑driven
• Proficient in HR systems and databases
• Strong listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Skilled in building relationships across all company levels
• In‑depth UK employment law knowledge
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proven partnership and negotiating skills; handles sensitive information confidentially

The above lists are not exhaustive and the job holder is required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Employee healthcare
• Life assurance
• Group income protection
• Dental care plan
• Eye care scheme
• 24‑hour online GP
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days off + bank holidays + birthdays off
• Reduced gym membership
• Social events
• Employee referral scheme
• Personal development plans
• Profitero Hero scheme
• Flexible working hours

Profitero is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. Profitero recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics as required by applicable law.