Human Resources Manager in London

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.

Who are 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. 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 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 casework such as investigations, sickness, occupational health, and 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 optimizing HRIS (HiBob), delivering HR inductions, and supporting 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 the potential for the right candidate to develop in the organisation and grow with us through ongoing training and development opportunities.
• 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.

If you are interested in joining our friendly and professional team as a Human Resources Manager, please apply with a CV and covering letter/email detailing why you believe you are suitable for the role.

Baily Garner LLP are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage 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. Example: If you need additional time for assessments, require materials in an alternative format, or need a different interview setting, please inform us, and we will make the necessary arrangements.