Human Resources Manager

Baily Garner LLP; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in London seeks a Human Resources Manager to oversee HR operations, manage compliance, and drive engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a CIPD Level 5 qualification and 4+ years of HR management experience. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to balance strategic priorities. A competitive salary and hybrid working options are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

Medicash health plan

Life assurance cover

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Professional development scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in HR management or generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment laws and best HR practices.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR operations and support employee relations.
• Manage HR compliance, audits, and guidance on employment law.
• Lead strategic HR projects including salary reviews.

Skills

CIPD Level 5 qualification

4+ years experience as HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist

Strong knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience managing HR teams

Highly organised and proactive

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Tools

HiBob HRIS

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Human Resources Manager

Base location: Eltham, South London. Salary: £45,000-£55,000.

We are seeking a full-time Human Resources Manager in our Eltham office to oversee daily HR operations and drive efficient, compliant, and people‑focused HR services. This role partners with leaders and manages a small team to foster an inclusive, high‑performing workplace.

About Baily Garner

With nearly 50 years of experience, Baily Garner LLP is a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy with over 250 employees and offices in Eltham, Manchester, and Birmingham, delivering national coverage. We provide a full suite of services including Architecture, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, M&E Engineering, Sustainability Consulting, and more. Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives. We achieve this by delivering exceptional service and creating opportunities that make a real difference—for our clients, end users, our people, and the planet.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for employee relations, providing practical HR advice and supporting ER (Employee Relations) casework such as investigations, sickness, occupational health, probation reviews.
• Provide guidance to managers on feedback, performance conversations and capability management.
• Manage HR operations including contract changes, compliance, audits and employment law guidance.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to be a trusted support on HR matters and champion engagement and cultural initiatives with feedback sessions across teams.
• Manage and administer all HR activities including optimise the HRIS (HiBob), deliver HR inductions, and support payroll and benefits processes.
• Lead strategic HR projects, salary reviews, workforce planning, and assist with mergers and acquisitions.
• Directly manage the Recruitment Coordinator, overseeing recruitment strategy and process improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR practices and service delivery.
• Oversee benefits administration, including medical insurance and life assurance schemes.
• Support the Employee Experience Director with implementing the ‘People Plan’ including policies, toolkits and employee experience initiatives.

Requirements

• CIPD Level 5 qualification minimum.
• 4+ years’ experience as HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist in a mid‑sized business.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience managing HR teams.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to balance strategic and operational priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Blue Light vetting eligibility (requires 3+ years UK residency).
• Experience using MS Word, 365, Excel, PowerPoint.

Desirable

• HiBob HRIS experience.

What We Offer

A highly competitive package and this position has the potential for the right candidate to develop in the organisation and grow with us through ongoing training and development opportunities.

Benefits Package

• Flexible working hours (choice of start and finish times based around a 7.25 hour working day, core hours between 10am-4.15pm)
• Hybrid working (potential to work from office and home)
• Medicash health plan (money back on your dental, optical, physio appointments and more)
• Life assurance cover (four times annual salary) for all colleagues
• In‑house mental health first aiders
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Birthday leave
• Long‑service leave
• Buy/Sell Annual Leave
• Biannual pay reviews
• Scottish Widows pension and salary sacrifice (4.5% contribution matched)
• Professional development scheme
• Sponsorship of professional fees
• 2 paid corporate social responsibility days

Equal Opportunities

Baily Garner LLP is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity needs. We are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage, please let us know.