HR - #2155807

HR & Compliance ManagerLocation: Bristol (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive + Benefits
The OpportunityOur client is an ambitious, high-growth consumer brand with an entrepreneurial culture and exciting expansion plans. As the business continues to scale, they are seeking an experienced HR & Compliance Manager to take ownership of the people agenda while ensuring robust compliance, governance and employment practices are embedded across the organisation.This is a hands-on role suited to an individual who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys rolling up their sleeves, and brings a pragmatic, commercial approach to problem-solving. You'll be a trusted advisor to leaders across the business, balancing operational excellence with strategic thinking while driving a positive, high-performing culture.
Key ResponsibilitiesHuman Resources

• Manage the full employee life cycle, from onboarding through to offboarding.
• Provide expert guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations matters, including performance management, absence, disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Support organisational growth through effective workforce planning and talent acquisition activity.
• Maintain and enhance HR policies, procedures and frameworks, ensuring alignment with employment legislation and best practice.
• Partner with business leaders to drive engagement, performance and retention initiatives.
• Lead and support people-focused projects, including organisational change, process improvements and culture initiatives.
• Produce and analyse HR metrics to provide meaningful insights and support business decision-making.
• Manage HR systems, employee records and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Compliance & Governance

• Own and maintain key compliance processes, policies and governance frameworks.
• Ensure the business remains compliant with employment legislation and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Manage compliance audits, risk assessments and reporting activities.
• Work closely with external advisers and internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
• Monitor legislative changes and implement any necessary updates across the business.
• Support the ongoing development of compliance training and awareness programmes.

About YouWe're looking for a commercially minded HR professional who combines strong technical expertise with a proactive, "can-do" attitude.Essential Experience

• Approximately 7+ years' HR experience, ideally gained within a high-growth, scaling consumer, retail, e-commerce, hospitality or fast-paced commercial environment.
• Proven experience operating in a standalone HR Manager, HR Business Partner or HR & Compliance capacity.
• Strong employee relations experience with the ability to manage complex cases confidently and pragmatically.
• Experience supporting rapidly changing businesses through periods of growth and transformation.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience developing, implementing and improving HR policies and processes.
• Strong compliance, governance or risk management experience.
• Comfortable working both strategically and operationally.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially astute with a strong understanding of how people decisions impact business performance.
• Highly organised and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-moving environment.
• Proactive, resilient and solutions-focused.
• A genuine self-starter who takes ownership and accountability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Positive, collaborative and adaptable approach.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join an exciting and growing consumer brand.
• Visible role with genuine influence across the business.
• Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where ideas are welcomed.
• Broad remit spanning both HR and compliance.
• Opportunity to help shape the future growth and culture of the organisation.

This role would suit an ambitious HR professional who enjoys building, improving and scaling people practices while acting as a trusted partner to the wider business.

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