HR Specialist - CIPD Qualified

Salary: £40,000 to £48,000 FTE dependent on skills and experience

Office based - Whiteley, Hampshire - on-site parking

Hours: Part-time or full-time (minimum 3 days/week)

This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead the HR function in a well-established, growing business that genuinely values its people. Part of the national Croma Group, this Fire & Security company is known for delivering high-quality systems and service to a wide range of clients - and now, they're investing in their internal team too.

As the company's first dedicated HR professional, you'll have the freedom to make your mark, embed structure and consistency, and help foster a positive, forward-looking workplace culture. You'll work closely with senior management, have full ownership of HR processes, and play a key part in supporting the team as the business continues to expand.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Take the lead on end-to-end recruitment - writing job specs, managing interviews, offers and onboarding
Be the first point of contact for employee relations issues, offering fair, balanced and timely advice to managers and staff
Maintain up-to-date HR policies and ensure full compliance with employment legislation
Manage all HR records including contracts, training logs, benefits and absence tracking
Create and deliver onboarding and induction processes that set new joiners up for success
Support annual reviews, performance appraisals and training/development planning
Implement and track salary benchmarking and benefits frameworks to retain and attract the best people
Collaborate with leadership to promote staff engagement, wellbeing and retention strategies
Help embed a values-led culture through clear communication, policies and processes
Provide regular HR reporting to leadership, using data to inform workforce planning
The ideal candidate

CIPD Level 5 or above (or working towards it)
Minimum of 3 years in a generalist HR role - ideally within a stand-alone or SME environment
Strong knowledge of UK employment law, contracts, and best practice in recruitment and employee relations
A confident communicator who can support, influence and challenge senior stakeholders when needed
Comfortable setting up or refining HR systems and processes - from contracts and policy templates to induction plans
Professional, friendly and trusted - the kind of person people naturally come to for advice
Previous experience in technical, field service or engineering environments is a bonus - but not essential
Why this role?

£40,000 to £48,000 FTE salary depending on experience
Flexibility to work 3, 4 or 5 days per week - we'll shape this around the right candidate
Full ownership of HR in a respected, stable and forward-thinking business
Close-knit, friendly office environment with real opportunity to influence
Office-based, with free parking and good links to nearby transport routes
Access to private GP service for you and your family along with other wellbeing health support
Staff Share Option Scheme
If you are looking for a flexible, impactful HR role we would love to hear from you. Please upload your latest CV.

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