HR & Talent Manager

BlueArray EU project

. Manage all recruitment activity, including advertising roles, screening applicants and arranging interviews .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeReading • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £35,000 - £50,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, and compliance with UK employment law. Proficient in HRIS management and developing HR reporting while maintaining a people-first approach.

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CIPD Level 3 QualificationProven Recruitment ExperienceUK Employment Law KnowledgeHRIS ExperienceMental Health First Aid Trained

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Hard Skills

Recruitment ManagementOnboarding ProcessesEmployee Lifecycle ManagementPolicy CreationHR Reporting Development

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationConfidence in Difficult ConversationsCoaching and TrainingAdaptabilityProactive Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

HRISBambooHR

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPD Level 3CIPD Level 5Mental Health First Aid

Industry Keywords

Employee SatisfactionLegal CompliancePrivacy LegislationContract AmendmentsExit Interviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all recruitment activity, including advertising roles, screening applicants and arranging interviews
Build and manage candidate pipelines from junior to senior levels
Manage onboarding and provide ongoing employee support
Handle contract amendments, exit interviews and offboarding
Advise line managers and senior leadership on HR matters
Coach and train managers on difficult conversations
Manage sickness absence and return-to-work processes
Monitor employee satisfaction and recommend improvements
Coordinate biannual reviews and calibration sessions
Create and update policies and the employee handbook in line with employment law
Own legal compliance with support from an external HR consultancy
Manage the HRIS and train the team to use it
Maintain confidential documentation in line with privacy legislation
Develop HR reporting and automate processes where possible
Support payroll processes as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

CIPD Level 3 qualification as a minimum; Level 5 ideally
Strong, proven recruitment experience
Solid generalist HR background across the full employee lifecycle
Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law
Clear, direct communication skills
Confidence handling tough conversations and training others
Mental Health First Aid trained, or happy to become so
People-first approach with understanding of the commercial side of an agency
Ability to work at pace, adapt quickly and tackle challenges proactively
Right to work in the UK
Currently based in the UK
Customer service or operations experience desirable
HRIS experience desirable; BambooHR a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Biannual bonus opportunities
Pension
36 days' holiday a year (pro rata), inclusive of public holidays
Birthday off
Flexible working, with time at the Reading HQ
Option to work overseas for up to a month each year
Work.Life membership allowance across the UK
Dog-friendly office in Reading
Socials throughout the year, including summer and winter parties
3 charity days a year
Cycle-to-work scheme
Electric vehicle scheme
Enhanced family leave
Paid dependants leave
Private medical insurance
Free gym membership
Employee assistance programme
Sickness pay beyond the statutory allowance
Internal training and development opportunities
Free access to the Blue Array Academy
Personal development budget
Regular BA Sessions and knowledge-sharing workshops