HR Manager

6 days ago

Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom British Canoeing Full time £40,000 - £50,000 per year
Paddle UK - HR Manager (min 6-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Hybrid mix of home and office-based working (3 days per week)

Contract: 6 months, full-time

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Closing Date: Monday 3 November 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 5 November 2025/Friday 7 November

Start Date: ASAP

Join Paddle UK and help shape a positive, high-performing culture across our growing organisation.

Paddle UK is the national governing body for paddle sport in the UK, inspiring people to get on the water and supporting clubs, volunteers, and athletes at every level. Were proud of our inclusive and collaborative culture and were looking for an experienced HR Manager who can make an immediate impact.

This is a hands-on, standalone role for a confident HR professional who enjoys working with autonomy and variety. Youll be comfortable switching between the strategic and the practical advising senior leaders on people strategy one moment and drafting an employment contract or leading a recruitment process the next.

Youll bring initiative, sound judgment, and a solutions-focused approach to help us continue building an engaging, fair, and forward-thinking workplace.

What youll do
  • Lead all aspects of recruitment and onboarding, ensuring we attract and retain great people who share our values.
  • Coach and support managers across a wide range of people topics, including performance, wellbeing, and employee relations.
  • Review and enhance HR policies, processes, and systems to drive consistency, compliance, and a positive employee experience.
  • Manage employee relations casework with confidence and professionalism, ensuring fair and timely outcomes.
  • Collaborate with leaders on culture and engagement initiatives that support our organisational goals.
  • Oversee monthly payroll inputs and HR data management, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
What were looking for
  • A CIPD-qualified (or equivalent experience) HR professional with broad generalist experience.
  • Confident working independently and happy to roll up your sleeves - from strategy to admin.
  • Excellent communicator and relationship-builder, able to work effectively at all levels.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
  • A proactive, self-starting mindset with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
Why Paddle UK?
  • A chance to make a real impact in a friendly, purpose-driven organisation.
  • Flexible, hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance.
  • Collaborative culture where your voice and ideas are valued.
  • The opportunity to help shape the future of HR at Paddle UK.

What we can offer you:

  • Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office
  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service (pro rata)
  • Option to purchase annual leave (salary sacrifice)
  • Pension Scheme, 9% total contribution (salary sacrifice)
  • Dress for your day (jeans acceptable)
  • Free onsite parking and bike storage

To find out more about Paddle UK, our benefits, culture and recruitment process please visit our Careers Centre.

If you have any questions about the role or to arrange an informal chat, please contact Sarah Venn, ) and well organise a call.

No agencies please.

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