HR Manager

Overview

In this HR Manager role you will lead a commercially focused HR function within a family‑oriented business. You’ll partner with senior leaders to shape people strategies, manage complex ER cases, and drive development and change initiatives. The role combines operational delivery with strategic impact, offering influence across the organization and a supportive culture. A strong emphasis on collaboration and employee development provides a meaningful platform to shape the workforce for the long term.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working after probation
• career development opportunities
• supportive and collaborative environment
• opportunity to shape the HR function
• exposure to strategic projects
• competitive salary

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on HR matters
• Coach managers on employee relations, performance management and HR best practice
• Lead complex employee relations cases (discipline, grievance, absence, flexible working)
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding to attract and retain talent
• Identify workforce development needs and support succession planning
• Produce and analyse HR metrics and insights for senior stakeholders
• Review and implement HR policies in line with legislation and best practice
• Support organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote wellbeing, engagement, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Ensure compliance with employment law, GDPR and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate training initiatives and support L&D programmes
• Manage HR systems and employee records with accuracy and confidentiality

Key requirements

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent, higher qualifications advantageous
• Significant HR generalist experience at HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor level
• Strong employment law knowledge and practical ER experience
• Experience managing full employee lifecycle independently
• Commercially minded with stakeholder influence across levels
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Full UK driving licence required
• Experience in construction/engineering/operational environments beneficial but not essential

• relationship-building
• communication
• analytical thinking
• HR systems
• HR analytics / metrics
• employment law knowledge

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