Step into a pivotal HR Manager role where you’ll drive culture, shape people strategy and lead a dedicated HR team in a growing organisation committed to employee wellbeing, engagement and continuous improvement. HR Manager Bolton - must be available to be on site in Carlisle one day per week. £45,000 FTE Full-time or Part-time Permanent Hybrid Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK Our client is a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality services across multiple sites. With a strong commitment to colleagues, customers and their wider community, they pride themselves on fostering a safe, supportive and inclusive workplace. The Role Our client is seeking an experienced HR Manager to implement their HR Strategy, lead a high-performing HR team and provide expert guidance across all areas of people management. Key Responsibilities: Foster a positive, engaging and high-retention work environment Partner with managers on workforce planning, talent management and succession planning Identify training needs to support employee development and organisational goals Ensure the effectiveness of the recruitment and selection process Continuously evaluate the total rewards package to ensure competitiveness Manage the HR budget with support from the Head of People & Safety Collaborate with the L&D Lead to design and deliver impactful training programmes Support HR Advisors through TUPE processes and employee relations matters Lead HR-related projects and policy development initiatives Review and develop contracts, policies and procedures in line with legislation Provide people analytics and insights to the Senior Leadership Team Coach and mentor HR team members, supporting skill development and resilience Ensure safeguarding, GDPR compliance and robust right-to-work processes Promote continuous improvement across HR operations Support wellbeing, DE&I and engagement initiatives Analyse people data to evaluate and strengthen DE&I outcomes The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be a confident and forward-thinking HR professional with strong leadership capabilities, a passion for people development and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be skilled at handling complex HR issues with professionalism and clarity. About you: CIPD Level 5 (essential) and ideally Level 7 HR management experience within a large organisation Hands-on experience in recruitment and employee relations Strong employment law knowledge, including TUPE, discipline, capability and grievance Experience leading HR teams and coaching others Success in change management and organisational development Ability to translate strategy into operational delivery Knowledge of pay, grading and remuneration frameworks Experience managing HRIS (iTrent desirable) Strong IT, reporting and project management skills Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing abilities Ability to prioritise, multitask and work well under pressure A full driving licence and willingness to travel between sites Benefits: Early finish on a Friday Up to 5% employer pension contribution Eye testing Sales Lead Bonus Initiative Cycle to work Employee Referral Scheme 25 Days Holiday plus Public Holidays Employee Assistance Programme Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme Employee Lifestyle Benefits including supermarket and high street discounts and lots more…