HR Manager
Starting Salary: A GBP 40,000
Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a standalone role where you can truly make an impact?
Our client is seeking a proactive and people:focused HR Manager to support operations across three busy sites. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working autonomously, partnering closely with managers, and shaping a positive, modern workplace culture.
This role offers real variety and influence : from managing employee relations and recruitment to driving HR improvements and supporting wellbeing initiatives. If you thrive in a fast:paced environment and enjoy balancing strategic input with hands:on HR delivery, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
The Opportunity
As HR Manager, you will play a key role in developing and implementing effective HR policies, processes, and people initiatives that support both employees and wider business goals. Working across multiple sites, youll be the go:to HR expert, building strong relationships and providing practical guidance to managers at all levels.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well:established business that values its people and offers flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to shape the HR function.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations and HR Operations
* Lead on employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and performance issues
* Ensure HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook remain compliant and up to date
* Provide professional HR advice and support to managers and employees across all sites
* Drive HR initiatives and continuous improvement projects
* Analyse exit interview trends to support retention and recruitment strategies
* Promote a fair, consistent, and positive employee experience throughout the business
Recruitment, Training and Development
* Manage the full recruitment and onboarding process
* Support managers with interviewing, selection, and workforce planning
* Coordinate contracts, employee documentation, and HR records
* Assist with appraisal systems, succession planning, and development pathways
* Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development activities
* Coach and support managers to strengthen people management capability
Health and Safety Support
* Promote a positive Health and Safety culture across all locations
* Support compliance with Health and Safety legislation and company procedures
* Coordinate inductions, training records, and refresher training
* Assist with accident investigations and wellbeing initiatives
* Monitor absence trends and support workplace welfare practices
What Were Looking For
* Previous experience in a generalist HR role, ideally at HR Manager level
* Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
* Confident managing employee relations casework independently
* Excellent communication and relationship:building skills
* Highly organised with a proactive and solutions:focused mindset
* Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast:paced environment
* CIPD qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous
Whats on Offer
* Starting salary of A GBP 40,000
* 37.5:hour working week
* Flexible working hours available
* Option for a 4:day working week
* Opportunity to shape and influence the HR function
* Varied and rewarding standalone role within a supportive business environment
If youre a confident HR professional looking for a role where you can add real value and make a visible difference, wed love to hear from you.
Closing date is 20 th June 2026
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