Job Description

Job Information


Date Opened


16/09/2025
Job Type


Permanent
Work Experience


5+ years
Industry


Government & Public Sector
Salary


45k - 65k
City


Staines
Province


Surrey
Country


United Kingdom
Postal Code


TW18



About Us



Scrumconnect is a people-first consultancy dedicated to delivering digital solutions that make a real difference. We believe in building diverse, empowered teams that thrive on collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We are a leading force in technology consultancy, proudly contributing to over 20% of the UK's most significant citizen-facing public services. Our award-winning team has made a substantial impact, delivering more than 64 services in the past two years alone. This work has not only reached over 50 million citizens but also achieved considerable savings for the taxpayer, amounting to over 25 million. As we continue to scale, we are looking for a passionate and experienced HR Manager to join us in shaping the future of our people strategy.



Role Overview



The HR Manager will oversee and drive all aspects of HR across the business, including employee relations, recruitment, compliance, learning & development, and culture building. This role is critical in ensuring Scrumconnect remains an exceptional place to work, with people at the heart of everything we do.

You will act as a trusted advisor to leadership while also being hands-on in implementing HR practices that support our growth and values.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Engagement + Act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries.
+ Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion initiatives.
+ Implementing and managing performance management systems, including setting up KPIs, regular performance reviews and employee development plans.
+ Employee relations: Handling employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary procedures and mediating conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.

Recruitment & Onboarding + Manage end-to-end recruitment alongside hiring managers.
+ Develop innovative strategies to attract and retain top digital and tech talent.
+ Ensure smooth onboarding and induction experiences.

Policy, Compliance & Systems + Ensure HR policies are up to date with UK employment law and best practice.
+ Oversee HR systems, contracts, and data compliance (GDPR).
+ Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
+ Ensuring the company complies with UK employment laws and regulations, including health and safety standards.

Learning & Development + Partner with leadership to identify training needs and career development pathways.
+ Introduce learning programmes that align with individual growth and company goals.
+ Compensation and benefits: Managing payroll and benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive and aligned with industry standards.

Strategic HR Leadership + Collaborate with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives.
+ Contribute to workforce planning and organisational development.
+ Support in building a culture of high performance, accountability, and collaboration.

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field. CIPD Level 5 (essential) or Level 7 (desirable). Proven HR generalist experience within the UK (7+ years). Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices. Experience in a fast-growing or consultancy/tech environment desirable. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proactive, approachable, and solutions-focused mindset.
What We Offer

Competitive Salary: 45,000 - 65,000 depending on experience. Generous Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 UK Bank Holidays. Pension scheme, Rewards Gateway, Bupa health insurance, Life insurance. Professional development and trainings. A collaborative, supportive, and people-first culture.
Where you'll work



Your working time at Scrumconnect will be split between multiple locations, including from our HQ and hub locations, client site or home. Travel requirements vary in frequency and take into account requirements of your work, our clients and the team.



We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes and backgrounds to thrive with us. The diversity of our people should be reflected in the impact we deliver.