HR Manager

Nisbets Plc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering equipment rental company in Bristol is seeking an HR Manager to oversee HR practices and support the Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will manage employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and payroll, ensuring compliance with UK legislation. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing business.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent required.
• 3+ years’ experience in operational HR management.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full HR function and support the SLT.
• Oversee employee relations, recruitment, and onboarding processes.
• Ensure payroll accuracy and maintain compliance with legislation.

Skills

CIPD Level 5 qualified

3+ years’ experience as an operational HR Manager

Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation

Proven experience in HR generalist roles

Experience with HRIS systems

Excellent communication and coaching skills

Highly organised and resilient

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday 20 November 2025 at 01:00

Jongor Hire are currently recruiting for an HR Manager to join our HR team in Bristol and lead the delivery of our people strategy across the business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full HR function, supporting the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and ensuring our HR practices are compliant, effective, and aligned with business objectives. This is a key role in shaping our culture, driving performance, and delivering strategic projects that support growth.

You will oversee employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and HR systems, while managing one direct report (HR Assistant). You’ll also play a pivotal role in SLT meetings, contributing to strategic planning and leading initiatives that enhance business performance.

This is a full time role Monday – Friday 37.5 hours a week and will be based in our Bristol office.

Key Accountabilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations issues and foster a positive, inclusive culture.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes, liaising with external partners where needed.
• Oversee performance management, appraisals, and development plans to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure payroll accuracy and manage company benefits including pensions, medical insurance, and life assurance.
• Maintain compliance with UK employment legislation and GDPR, updating policies and conducting HR audits.
• Provide HR data and insights to support decision‑making and strategic projects.
• Attend monthly Senior Leadership meetings and contribute to business strategy.
• Act as the most senior person on‑site when required, taking responsibility for critical decisions and safety.

Capabilities, Skills and Experience Required

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent) and a CIPD member.
• 3+ years’ experience as an operational HR Manager in an SME (100+ employees).
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Proven experience in HR generalist roles, including recruitment, employee relations, and policy management.
• Experience with HRIS systems and payroll management preferred.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships.
• Highly organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive HR leader who wants to make a real impact in a growing business. If you’re passionate about people and thrive on delivering results, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

Jongor Hire is a leading specialist in the rental of catering equipment, furnitureand temporary kitchen solutions. From quality cutlery and linen, to high capacity ovens and walk‑in refrigerators, Jongor stock the largest range of catering equipment for rental in the UK. Our product and industry knowledge means we have everything you need to make your catering operation a success, and with 50 years of experience in hospitality and foodservice, there aren’t many requests we haven’t come across.

We fulfilover 2,000 orders per year, from supplying equipment to events such as Cheltenham Gold Cupand The BRITAwards, to supplying temporary kitchen units to the NHS and National Grid. Whether you need a Gas Safe certified temporary kitchen installedor sparkling on‑trend tableware for a formal dinner, get in touch to see how we can help.