People Manager, HR​/Recruitment

Who you are

This isn’t a role for a traditional HR professional. I’m looking for someone forward-thinking and brave enough to challenge how things are done - including challenging me - while working in true partnership and bringing others with them through trust, empathy and thoughtful diplomacy.

You’re a people-focused HR professional who genuinely believes that great employee experiences create great customer experiences. You build trust easily, enjoy being visible and present, and are at your best when working closely with managers and teams on the ground.

We’re a small team of two, so you’ll need to be comfortable rolling your sleeves up and managing the administrative side of recruitment, including offer letters, contracts of employment and other related documentation.

You’re comfortable taking ownership, whether that’s leading recruitment and onboarding, managing payroll, improving systems and processes, or guiding managers through complex people matters. You balance empathy with clarity, and you’re confident making decisions while always staying true to your values.

You care about detail, but never lose sight of the bigger picture: creating an environment where people can do their best work and feel supported as individuals. Above all, you believe in purpose-led work and want to play a meaningful role in shaping a culture that reflects Pirate’s creativity, care and ambition.

• Strong end-to-end HR generalist experience, gained at Advisor, Manager or Business Partner level, with the confidence to support the full employee lifecycle in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and partner effectively with managers and leaders at all levels.
• A people-centred, customer-first mindset, with the ability to translate organisational values into meaningful employee experiences.
• Proven experience leading and evolving recruitment and onboarding practices, with a focus on candidate experience, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Experience administering payroll and employee benefits, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail, including experience managing payroll and Employer of Record (EOR) platforms.
• Confidence working with HR systems and people data, using insight to improve processes, inform decision-making and drive consistency across the business.
• An interest in, or practical experience of, using AI and automation within HR, with curiosity around how emerging tools can improve efficiency, insight and employee experience.
• A proactive, forward-thinking approach, with the curiosity and confidence to challenge how things are done and drive positive change.
• Experience designing, launching and evaluating development programmes, including apprenticeships (desirable).
• Exposure to, or working knowledge of, US, German and Irish employment law would be beneficial.

• Hybrid working: based in our Bristol office two to three days a week, with flexible working requests very welcome.
• Salary: £45,000 per annum, based on 37.5 hours per week.
• Flexi Fridays, giving you a little extra breathing space at the end of the week.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Duvet days, because sometimes rest really is the most productive thing.
• Work from anywhere for up to 30 days a year.
• Two paid volunteering days each year to support causes that matter to you.
• Four weeks of fully paid sick leave, because your health comes first.
• Family-friendly leave, including six months of fully paid maternity and adoption leave, and eight weeks of fully paid paternity leave.
• Paid time off for fertility treatment, recognising that life doesn’t always fit around work.
• One week of fully paid compassionate leave when you need it most.
• Income protection for added peace of mind.
• Critical illness cover to support you through the unexpected.
• Life insurance
• Private dental care as part of your benefits package.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Nursery Benefit scheme
• Access to the Yulife app- including 24/7 Virtual GP & EAP

We are aiming to fill this role promptly, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.