HR Manager
Permanent
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000
Start Date: Flexible
Close Date: 29th May 2026
Location: Bristol / Hybrid
About Our Client
Our client occupies a unique, privileged position. They are called upon at a sensitive time when families are going through the stages of grief, but there is an acceptance that certain realities need to be addressed.
Our Client’s Purpose
To support families through bereavement with expert guidance and genuine compassion, making a complex process feel manageable and human.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance of HR policies and procedures in line with legislation.
- Manage all HR, payroll and benefits administration and systems.
- Own all aspects of recruitment across the group.
- Manage the annual performance appraisal process.
- Act as a trusted Adviser to the Senior Management and Executive Team.
- Manage a small HR Team.
- Collaborating across teams to ensure a seamless employee experience.
- Contributing to continuous improvement and innovation in how they work.
What They’re Looking For
Qualifications are desirable but not essential. They are looking for individuals with some of the following experience:
- Experience as a HR Manager or similar senior HR role.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- In depth knowledge of employment law, case law and best practise.
- CIPD Level 7 (or working towards).
The type of person you’ll be:
- A strong communicator – clear, empathetic, and confident.
- A proactive, solutions-focused individual.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Experience in probate, legal services, or estate administration (role dependent).
- A passion for making a difference in people’s lives.
What They Can Offer You
They believe in rewarding great work. For this role they offer the following benefits from day one:
- (up to) £60,000 per annum
- 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing annually to 30
- Health Cash Plan – Cash back for Dental, optical, and other treatments
- Employee discounts across a range of products and services
- Variety of salary sacrifice benefits such as tech vouchers, dental and holiday buy
- Private Medical Insurance
- Company pension scheme – matching up to 5%
- Income protection insurance
- Life assurance policy
- Enhanced family leave (upon completion of probation)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Why Join Our Client:
- A supportive, people-first culture.
- Opportunities for growth and development.
- A chance to make a real impact during life’s most challenging times.
- Hybrid and flexible working options to suit your needs.
Where You’ll Be Working
Our client’s office based at Spectrum House, Bond Street, Bristol BS1 3LG / Hybrid
Hiring Process – What to Expect
Our client likes to keep things clear and straightforward. Here’s what you can expect:
- Application review – They review applications on a rolling basis and will contact you when shortlisted.
- Initial chat – A short call to get to know you better. There will be some element of competency here, but they aim for it to be more conversational (30mins).
- Interview – This is your competency-based interview with their Head of HR and CFO (up to 90mins with your task).
- Task – A chance to show them how you think – this may be part of the interview or done before/after depending on the role.
- Final Stage – Meet more of the Senior Management team and ask any final questions.
- Feedback – They will contact you following your interview, typically within one week.
- Support – They want everyone to feel comfortable and confident throughout their hiring process. If you have a medical condition or need any adjustments, whether that’s for an interview or any part of the process, please let them know. They are happy to have a conversation about how they can best support you.
Ready to Apply?
If our client sounds like the kind of place where you’d thrive, they would love to hear from you. Apply now and help them shape the future of estate administration.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Our client is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and able to thrive. They believe in equal opportunities for all and ensure that every hiring decision is based on merit, skills, and experience – nothing else.
They are proud to foster an inclusive environment where individuality is celebrated, and diverse perspectives are valued across everything they do.
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