Human Resources Manager in Reading

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Human Resources Manager to join our team. In this hybrid role you will spend three days per week in our Reading office and two days from home. The successful candidate will play a key part in shaping our people strategy while managing a global HR team across the Philippines, the US, and Europe.

You will be responsible for driving HR initiatives, developing and implementing policies, strengthening employee engagement, and ensuring full compliance with employment legislation. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident HR professional with strong leadership capabilities and deep HR systems expertise to contribute to our continued organisational growth.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and regularly review HR policies and procedures aligned with organisational goals and evolving business needs.
• Lead and manage a global HR team across multiple regions, ensuring consistent HR standards and best practices.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, utilising ATS platforms such as Team Tailor to attract high-quality talent.
• Manage onboarding programmes, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for new employees across all locations.
• Handle employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary procedures with professionalism and consistency.
• Analyse HR data and metrics to identify trends, support workforce planning, and inform strategic decision-making.
• Maintain expert knowledge of employment legislation to ensure ongoing compliance in the UK and awareness of global considerations.
• Deliver training sessions, presentations, and HR-led initiatives to support organisational culture and employee development.
• Manage HRIS systems for accurate record keeping, reporting, workflow processes, and analytics.
• Collaborate with leadership teams on workforce planning, organisational structure, and future talent needs.
• Oversee payroll coordination.

What You'll Bring

• Proven HR management experience, within a fast-paced or growing organisation on an international scale.
• Additional experience supporting Payroll, Compensation & Benefits activities or projects.
• Strong working knowledge of HRIS platforms including HiBob.
• In-depth understanding of HR best practices, UK employment law, and organisational development principles.
• Demonstrated capability in HR data analysis, reporting, and using HR metrics to inform strategy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities with the capacity to handle multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) such as Team Tailor.

About Us

Proactis is a leading Source-to-Pay software solution provider, supporting a range of service-led industries. Our mission is to help organisations control their spend, manage their suppliers, and streamline their procurement processes. Our end-to-end modular platform enables customers to control spend and manage supply-chain risk; improve compliance and governance of their purchasing activities; reduce the cost of goods and services; and deliver efficiencies, all through process digitisation and automation.

What We Offer

• Flexible work schedule - most of our roles offer flexible work arrangements, with opportunities to work in a hybrid model, depending on the position.
• Private pension plan, with matched contributions.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave.
• Private medical insurance.
• Company health plan, including optical and dental cover.
• Volunteering days to give back to your community.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• A company guided by strong values and a collaborative team spirit.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Proactis, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the unique perspectives of all people, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, neurodiversity, pregnancy and maternity, or marriage and civil partnership. We hire based on merit and skills, so if you believe you're a great fit for this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't check every box.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process, please speak to your assigned Talent Partner.