HR Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Gekko Group is looking for a HR Manager to lead and develop our HR Function working across Personnel, Recruitment also Learning and Development with a focus on driving employee engagement, retention and company values.
Working closely with the Departmental Manager / Directors, this is an ideal opportunity for someone who has previously worked as an HR Manager in a larger team.. CIPD qualifications are ideal but not essential, experience and a tenacity to succeed are.
Your Package:
- Salary up to £50,000 per annum (37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday)
- Annual company bonus
- 22 days paid holiday in addition to bank holidays (increased with service, plus additional celebratory day)
- Holiday purchase or sell scheme available
- Company Pension scheme – 3% employer contribution
- Ongoing personal development
- Access to employee assistance programme (24/7 personal wellbeing support
- Perkbox Subscription (complimentary & discounted rates across a range of services and providers)
- Gym membership
Your Role
Core responsibilities for this role include:
- Day to day management of Gekko Group HR Function
- Understand and develop the company values inline with trends and needs, goals and long-term objectives
- Oversee employee engagement, wellbeing and learning & development to foster better working practices, inclusion and service delivery to our clients
- Work closely with the Recruitment team to oversee selection, interviewing, talent pools and onboarding programmes in line with HR vision and values and in accordance with statutory requirements
- Support a variety of HR related projects including distance learning and employee development
- Day to day management of the HR Executive including their learning and development
- Support, coach, guide and develop Line Managers across the business to understand HR processes and people management
- Keep all HR Policies and Procedures including the Employee Guide Book fully updated to reflect current legislation and best practices
- Manage employee records using our bespoke HR System and work with the development team to enhance the system
Do you have what it takes?
This role will be ideal for you if you can demonstrate the following skills/experience:
- Previous experience in an HR capacity (Management level)
- CIPD Qualification preferred
- Proficient in Google Drive and Microsoft Office packages
- A proactive approach to meeting set standards and objectives
- Organisational skills enabling you to prioritise and set realistic timescales and deadlines
- Self starter looking for a role which offer autonomy and personal development
Gekko Group is a creative customer experience marketing agency seeking talent to create and evolve campaigns. We enhance our brands customer journey by streamlining and tailoring the customer experience to drive sales across retail, B2B and online channels.
Choose us to build your career and we will support you to gain practical experience from across the best global tech brands. Aligning with our core values, that underpin the way we work - we trust you to make the right choices. We encourage everyone at Gekko to be insightful in their approach and honest to themselves and others.
At Gekko Group everyone is welcome and as an inclusive employer, our teams are encouraged to be relaxed but professional. Be your best self, in a trusted team so we can grow together.
If you identify with the key skills and experience in this role that we are looking for, we’d like to hear from you
*Eligible upon completion of successful 90 day review
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Gym membership
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newbury: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Advertising & Public Relations
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HR Manager roles across Gekko Field Marketing's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Advertising & Public Relations.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £50,000 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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