Freightserve recruitment are looking for a HR and Facilities Manager for a well-established Freight Forwarder based in the Manchester area.
This role supports the smooth operation and growth of the business by ensuring effective people management, compliance, and a safe, well-maintained working environment. This role acts as the interface to co-ordinate with our health and safety consultants. The HR & Facilities Manager acts as a trusted point of contact for employees and management, ensuring HR processes run efficiently while facilities support business productivity.
Key Responsibilities
- HR Policies & Recruitment
- Manage recruitment, onboarding, contracts, employee records, and HR policies
- Support managers with employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary matters
- Ensure compliance with UK employment law and company procedures
- Payroll Support and ensure the company payroll is accurate. The main point of contact between the outsourced provider and the staff
- IT – Administration & Support
- Maintain HR systems, documentation, and reporting; track, analyze trends, report to management, OT, sickness, retention rates
- Coordinate training, appraisals, and internal communications
- Support leadership with HR data and operational insights
Required Experience
CIPD Qualifications – Min 5-10 years’ experience in an HR role in UK employment law & HR best practice.
Experience managing facilities, suppliers, or office operations.
Must have very strong IT skills / system savviness.
Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits Offered
- A strong, collaborative, and engaging working culture
- Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development
- Death in Service (Death in Kind) benefit
- (EPA) benefit package
