HR Manager

Scrutton Bland is one of the UK’s top 15 accounting firms, focused on serving the SME market. In 2024, we became part of Sumer, a collaboration of leading regional accountancy practices with a shared vision to champion local small to medium-sized enterprises.

We are now seeking an experienced HR Operations Manager to join our growing team at Scrutton Bland on a 12-month maternity cover. In this role, you will oversee the day to day HR operations, manage the HR team, lead key HR projects, and work closely with senior leadership to drive forward HR initiatives.

What will you do?

• HR Operations: Lead day-to-day HR processes, including employee relations, absence management, and policy updates. Provide expert advice on complex ER cases.
• Project Leadership: Manage key HR projects, including acquisitions/spoke integrations, TUPE processes, and employee engagement initiatives. Analyse HR data and offer insights to drive improvements.
• Reporting & Strategy: Deliver HR metrics to the Board, manage job evaluations and salary benchmarking, and ensure compliance with employment law.
• Collaboration: Work closely with teams across marketing, finance, and operations to ensure HR practices align with business objectives. Represent People & Culture (P&C) in key internal meetings.

The Person

We are looking for someone who has…

• Extensive experience in HR operations, including managing complex ER cases.
• Strong project leadership skills, with specific experience in TUPE processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven experience in data analysis to inform HR strategy and improvements.

So, what does that mean for you?

We’re looking for individuals who are:

• Ambitious – eager to help drive the firm forward.
• Compassionate – proactive in meeting both client and personal goals, with a strong sense of purpose.
• Agile – open to new ideas and innovative in their approach.
• Proud – proud to be part of Scrutton Bland.