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HR MANAGER

OFFICE

As HR Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Human Resources across BPM SFX. You will work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement people strategies that support business growth while ensuring compliance, employee engagement and a positive company culture. This role would suit an experienced HR professional who is equally comfortable supporting senior managers on strategic people decisions.

DETAILS

Location: BPM SFX Oak Mill HQ (with travel)

Contract: Full‑time, permanent

Salary: Dependent on experience

Positions: 1

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Develop and deliver BPM SFX’s people and culture strategy, promoting a positive, inclusive workplace

·       Lead employee engagement, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion initiatives across the business

·       Support managers in building high-performing teams and resolving conflict across all departments

·       Manage recruitment for office, warehouse, crew and project roles, attracting top live events talent

·       Oversee onboarding and induction, and build links with colleges, universities and industry networks

·       Develop apprenticeship, internship and graduate programmes, career pathways and succession plans

·       Coordinate training, certifications and professional development, including leadership development

·       Manage disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence procedures in line with UK employment law

·       Maintain employment contracts, policies, employee handbooks, HR systems and employee records

·       Support payroll and employee benefits, and produce HR reports and people metrics for the business

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

·       CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) with 3+ years’ HR experience, including standalone or management roles

·       Strong knowledge of UK employment law and proven experience handling employee relations matters

·       Experience developing HR policies, procedures and people initiatives, influencing managers at all levels

·       Ability to relocate to near our Oak Mill HQ 

·       Full UK Driving Licence

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

·       Experience in live events, entertainment, production, touring or technical services

·       Experience supporting freelance, seasonal or project-based workforces and implementing HR systems

·       Knowledge of recruitment within technical or specialist industries

·       A proactive, pragmatic and solution-focused approach, balancing business needs with employee wellbeing

·       Degree in an HR-related field or CIPD Level 7 qualification, plus a full UK driving licence

WHAT WE OFFER

·       A key role within a respected and growing live events company

·       Varied projects across major UK and international shows

·       Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

·       Opportunities for professional development and further qualifications

·       The chance to shape an exciting, creative industry