HR Manager
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£52,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1136 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 48% sure that is the right code. Bennett (Construction) Ltd is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 3571 (Human resources and industrial relations officers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Who we are
Bennett Construction is an international construction and construction services company with a proud heritage dating back to 1917. With offices in Ireland, the United Kingdom and Germany, we deliver high-quality projects across a broad range of sectors. Our success is founded on the expertise of our people, a hands-on approach and an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, innovation and sustainability. As we continue to grow our UK operation, we are seeking talented professionals who share our ambition and commitment to excellence.
About the role
This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced HR professional to shape and lead the people agenda for our growing UK business. As the standalone UK HR Manager, you will work closely with the UK Managing Director and HR Director in Ireland, combining strategic influence with hands-on delivery across the full employee lifecycle. You will have the autonomy to build a trusted, commercially focused HR function, shape senior-level decisions and deliver practical people initiatives that enable sustainable business performance and growth. This is a full-time, office-based position located in our London office in Clerkenwell.
Key responsibilities
- Lead all day-to-day HR activity for the UK business, providing practical and commercially focused advice to directors, managers and employees.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment across professional, operational and project-based roles, from workforce planning and sourcing through to offer and onboarding.
- Build effective relationships with hiring managers and recruitment partners, strengthening talent pipelines and ensuring a positive candidate experience.
- Provide expert guidance on UK employment legislation and HR best practice, keeping policies, contracts and procedures current and compliant.
- Provide training and guidance to managers to ensure their practices align with current UK employment legislation.
Candidate profile
- Senior generalist HR experience in a standalone or lean-team environment.
- Strong recruitment expertise and excellent knowledge of UK employment legislation.
- Sound commercial judgement, with credibility and confidence to advise the senior team.
- A pragmatic, flexible and hands-on approach.
- CIPD qualifications and construction or comparable sector experience are desirable.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Human resource managers and directors (SOC 1136) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~170k in sample- Middle half £44,564–77,220
- Median £58,812
- Going rate £52,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £37,100–47,600
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Bennett (Construction) Ltd holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1136 going rate of £52,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.