HR Manager

recruitment, onboarding, role transitions and off boarding. Ensure adherence to safer recruitment practice at all levels of recruitment for both staff and volunteers. To create and maintain a staff induction programme which helps new staff to understand HOSTs policies, culture, values and key personnel. To provide guidance to the management team on a range of HR topics. To be the liaison with external HR and EAP providers. To develop the skill and confidence of line managers and offer support as they manage and resolve any employee relations that arise (e.g. grievances, disciplinaries, bullying and harassment, whistleblowing, safeguarding, absence management, flexible working, dismissals, performance management and capability issues). To compile written reports on HR issues, training, organisational and workforce development or other areas within the remit of this job function for presentation to the management team and Board of Trustees. To oversee the delivery of projects and work
streams which enhance and drive forward the organisation's commitment to being an inclusive workplace. To design and deliver strengths-based workforce programmes (including staff training and development) that align with our strategic aims and support the development of individual employees. Coordinate mandatory training, liaising with trainers or online providers to meet our legal requirements and contractual obligations. Facilitate the delivery of regular staff surveys, highlighting key learnings and work with the CEO and management team on developing and implementing action plans. To assist the organisation in maintaining or gaining appropriate quality marks. Play a pro-active role in supporting the health & wellbeing of all staff. Ensure internal practices and policies comply with Health & Safety at work regulations. To undertake other projects as determined by the organisation as appropriate. This job description is current as of April 2026

Purpose of the job This is a new role and will be the first HR role at Home-Start HOST. The role will enhance organisational effectiveness, and help us to prepare for further strategic developments and growth, by taking responsibility for the functionality of HR processes and policies across the organisation, including staff recruitment, development, training, welfare and equality, diversity and inclusion. Main Responsibilities To ensure that HOSTs values are at the heart of recruitment and employee relations. Keep up to date with developments/ changes in UK employment law, HR best practice, pay and benefits and make recommendations to the CEO and Board of Trustees to ensure HOSTs policies and practice remains compliant and aligned with sector standards. To work with the CEO and Deputy CEO to ensure that organisational policies are in place, are appropriate to current legislation and good practice and are being followed by the workforce. Co-ordinate fair and inclusive processes for staff