Senior HR Manager

Profitero+ is seeking a dynamic Senior HR Manager who thrives in fast‑paced environments and is passionate about empowering people.

Location: Hybrid role based in Winnersh Triangle, 3 days per week in the office. Duration: 12 Months.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor and coach 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 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 wellbeing programs.
• Support monthly social events for team engagement and ensure Health & Safety compliance.
• Oversee office administration.

Qualifications and skills

• Proven experience in a senior HR role.
• Degree in HR or related field, or equivalent experience.
• CIPD Level 7 or higher equivalent.
• 8+ years relevant experience.
• Experience communicating with C‑Suite / CEO / executive level.
• Proven experience in employee relations, performance management, capability issues, disciplinary procedures, and 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.
• Passion for employee development and L&D.
• Adaptable to change and new technologies.

Benefits

Competitive base salary; employee healthcare; life assurance; group income protection; dental care plan; eye care scheme; 24 hour on‑line 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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Software Development, Technology, Information and Media, and IT Services and IT Consulting

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.