HR MANAGER
Job description:
THE COMPANY
Cleanology is a multi-award-winning commercial cleaning & facilities management company, with an expert focus on high-end commercial clients, from luxury retail to education, corporate offices, and even royalty. Having started as a family business over 20 years ago, it now employs over 1,000 people and has over 300 sites across the UK, from Scotland to Southampton. Our reputation is based on a strong emphasis on sustainability, fair pay (Real Living Wage), care for its people and innovation.
Location: London HO- Vauxhall (Hybrid – Work-from-home Fridays!)
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 (Negotiable based on experience) + Excellent Benefits
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Act as the main point of contact for all HR matters, providing expert advice and guidance to managers and employees.
- Lead and manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, and absence.
- Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices are legally compliant and aligned with best practice.
- Partner with senior leaders to support workforce planning, organisational development, and people strategy.
- Manage and develop the HR team, providing coaching, support, and direction.
- Oversee HR systems and payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Lead employee engagement, wellbeing, and retention initiatives.
- Support learning and development activities and career progression pathways.
- Drive HR projects that support company culture, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
- Analyse HR data and metrics to inform decision-making and report on people trends.
- Champion company values and promote a fair, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Proven experience in a generalist HR role at Manager or Senior HR level
- Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Confident advising and influencing stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership
- Experience managing employee relations cases independently
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism
- CIPD Level 5 (or above) qualified or working towards (desirable)
- Fluent Spanish or Portuguese is a plus (but not essential)
WHY WILL YOU LOVE WORKING WITH US?
We know our people are our greatest asset, and we look after them accordingly:
Work-from-home Fridays (after probation)
Central London premium office with cycle & shower facilities
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
Subsidised gym membership
Free fruit, snacks & drinks in the office
Genuine career progression and internal promotion opportunities
Company-funded social events & European away weekends
Cake & bubbles for birthdays
Employee awards and recognition programme
3 fully paid sick days
25 days holiday + bank holidays
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