HR Manager

About the role

The HR Manager will lead and develop the HR function, delivering a proactive, high-quality people service across the organisation. Working closely with senior leadership, you will shape and implement people initiatives that support growth, boost employee engagement and embed a values-led culture.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the full employee lifecycle, ensuring robust processes for onboarding, probation, performance management, absence, disciplinaries and leavers.
• Guide and support managers with practical, solution‑focused HR advice on complex employee relations matters.
• Ensure accurate record‑keeping and high standards of compliance with UK employment legislation.
• Lead the review and continuous improvement of HR policies, handbooks and documentation.
• Draft and amend employment contracts and manage contractual changes.
• Lead and develop the recruitment team, creating a proactive and strategic approach to talent acquisition.
• Oversee end‑to‑end recruitment processes, monitor recruitment metrics, workforce planning and hiring trends.
• Provide direction, coaching and support to HR team members, ensuring consistent, proactive HR delivery.
• Partner with management teams to shape and deliver the people strategy in line with business goals.
• Provide strategic oversight of the HR system, ensuring data accuracy and effective utilisation.
• Review and develop employee benefits across the business.
• Champion initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, wellbeing and retention.

Required profile

• Proven experience in an HR management role with responsibility for leading and developing an HR and/or recruitment team.
• Demonstrable experience managing the full employee lifecycle within a multi‑site or growing organisation.
• Strong track record of leading end‑to‑end recruitment and implementing effective talent acquisition strategies.
• Experience handling complex employee relations matters with confidence and sound judgement.
• Practical experience ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience working closely with senior leaders to shape and deliver people strategy.
• Proficiency with HR systems for data management, reporting and process optimisation.
• Commercially minded and pragmatic approach.
• Hands‑on, adaptable and solutions‑focused mindset.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification, ideally Level 7.