HR/Office Manager

HR/Office Manager required in Nottingham!
Salary: Up to £35,000
Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Working Pattern: 4 days in office (5 days during first month for onboarding), flexible start/finish

Are you a people-focused HR professional who thrives in a varied role where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy being the go-to person in a small, collaborative team environment? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

SF Recruitment are partnering with a highly successful and fast-growing organisation that has more than doubled in size over the last seven years. With around 70 employees and a strong track record of growth the business is now looking for an HR/ Office Manager to join their team and play a key role in keeping the business running smoothly behind the scenes.

About the Role:
This is a broad, people-facing role where you'll support all aspects of HR and office coordination, working closely with the Office Administrator and reporting directly to a member of the senior leadership team. You'll be part of a small but mighty team, offering support across HR, finance, procurement, and general operations.

Key Responsibilities:
HR (approx. 30%)

• Supporting HR processes including onboarding, performance reviews, annual appraisals, and attendance management
• Maintaining HR systems and databases
• Assisting with low-level employee relations matters such as grievances and performance issues
• Working with an external HR advisor when needed
• Supporting employee wellbeing initiatives, training coordination, and engagement activities
• Helping to shape HR policies and procedures (if experienced)

Office Coordination & Support:

• Acting as a friendly face for staff and visitors - creating a warm, approachable atmosphere
• Assisting with event planning, staff incentives, and internal communications
• Managing office coverage - ensuring open/close cover and maintaining the office calendar
• Coordinating travel arrangements and providing support to the wider corporate team including finance, procurement, and leadership
• Ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in a hybrid working environment

About You:

• Experience in an SME environment where wearing many hats is the norm
• Comfortable balancing HR admin with wider business support tasks
• Approachable, people-oriented, and confident dealing with sensitive HR matters when needed
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle tasks across multiple departments
• CIPD qualification (desirable but not essential) 

What's on Offer:

• Flexible working hours
• 4 days in the office, with flexibility to choose your WFH day after your first month
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a business that values its people and culture
• A supportive, down-to-earth working environment with a great mix of personalities

If you're looking for a role where you can make a difference, be part of a thriving business, and enjoy the variety and pace of working in a supportive SME environment - we'd love to hear from you.