We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded HR Manager to lead, grow and manage the Group's HR function across an expanding group of companies operating within the UK lift industry. This is a key leadership role responsible for supporting the Group's acquisition strategy, integrating newly acquired businesses, embedding a consistent culture and ensuring employees across the Group feel supported, engaged and aligned to company values. About the Role The HR Manager will play a central role in supporting the Group through continued growth and acquisition activity. You will lead on HR integration projects, oversee employee lifecycle processes and ensure consistent policies, procedures and people practices are implemented across the organisation. This is a hybrid role requiring regular travel to acquisition and HQ sites across the UK (typically 23 days on-site per week), with flexibility to work remotely or from HQ for the remaining days. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee all HR aspects of the Group acquisition and integration strategy Coordinate TUPE transfers and support smooth onboarding of acquired businesses into the wider Group Implement and maintain Group HR policies and procedures to ensure consistency nationwide Support the development of a unified Group culture and improve employee engagement and retention Manage HR systems, people data, staff surveys and eNPS reporting across the Group Work collaboratively with the wider Group People Team on strategic HR initiatives Manage end-to-end recruitment activity including writing job descriptions, screening applications, shortlisting candidates and coordinating interviews Develop and implement policies relating to performance management, employee wellbeing, equal opportunities, disciplinary and grievance procedures and absence management Provide advice and guidance to senior leaders and the Board on pay and benefits, promotions and family/sickness policies Support employee relations activity including grievances, disciplinaries and staff welfare matters Administer monthly payroll processes across the Group Liaise with employee representatives and external stakeholders where required What We're Looking For Previous experience in an HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist role Strong employee relations and HR operations experience Experience supporting business growth, change or acquisitions Experience managing TUPE transfers and acquisition integrations Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice Experience managing payroll processes CIPD qualification or equivalent Experience within engineering, construction, manufacturing or service-based industries Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong organisational and project management abilities Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, evolving environment Working Pattern & Benefits Hybrid working model 23 days per week on-site at acquisition or HQ locations Opportunity to shape and influence a growing Group HR function Work closely with senior leadership during an exciting growth phase Competitive salary and benefits package Job Type: Full-time | Permanent Location: Hybrid UK Travel Required