HR Manager – Milton Keynes

HR Manager – Milton Keynes

Newstaff Employment is recruiting an experienced HR Manager to join a growing business in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent opportunity for an approachable and hands-on HR professional who wants to take ownership of the day-to-day HR function while working closely with the Managing Director, managers, and employees. You will provide practical HR advice, support business objectives, and help develop a positive and professional workplace.

Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £48,000 – £55,000 per annum, depending on experience
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Job Type: Full-time / Permanent

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day HR function and provide practical support to managers and employees.
• Manage employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, performance, and wellbeing.
• Manage the full recruitment process from advertising and selection through to onboarding and probation reviews.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, contracts, policies, and HR documentation.
• Coordinate performance reviews, training, development, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Provide accurate monthly payroll information and support benefits administration.
• Ensure the business complies with UK employment law, right-to-work requirements, GDPR, and company policies.
• Produce and review HR reports covering headcount, absence, employee turnover, and recruitment.
• Promote a fair, inclusive, professional, and positive workplace culture.
• Support organisational change, restructuring, and wider business improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and ways of working.
• Build strong working relationships across all levels of the business.

Essential Skills & Experience

• You hold CIPD Level 5 or above or have equivalent professional HR experience.
• You have strong knowledge of UK employment law and current HR best practice.
• You have experience managing disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, and performance matters.
• You have proven experience across recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration.
• You communicate confidently and build strong professional relationships.
• You have excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• You demonstrate good commercial judgement and can balance employee needs with business requirements.
• You handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• You are confident using HR systems, Microsoft Office, and payroll-related processes.
• You take a proactive and hands-on approach to solving HR challenges.

Why Join?

• Earn between £48,000 and £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Receive 30 days’ annual leave, plus an additional day for each year of service and your birthday.
• Access opportunities for career growth and progression.
• Benefit from a Contractual Sick Pay Scheme.
• Join the company pension scheme.
• Access free on-site parking.
• Receive employee discounts.
• Take part in social activities and company events.
• Join a friendly and supportive working environment.
• Take ownership of a varied HR function and make a genuine impact across the business.

How to Apply

Interested in this job in Milton Keynes? Don’t hang about—send us your CV and one of our friendly team members at Newstaff Recruitment in Milton Keynes will be in touch soon.

Do you have any questions or require additional information? Feel free to contact Nikki at 01908 087 154 or email your CV to nikki.radford@newstaffemployment.co.uk.

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