Job Description
HR Manager - Manchester or Leeds
Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence, partner at a senior level, and drive meaningful change?
We’re partnering with a leading global professional services organisation to appoint a HR Manager on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential to convert to a permanent opportunity.
This is a high-impact, business-facing role sitting within a well-established and highly respected HR function, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to shape people strategy within a dynamic, growing business.
The Opportunity
As a HR Manager, you will operate as a true Business Partner to key stakeholders, providing both strategic insight and hands-on operational support.
You’ll work closely with senior leadership, influencing decision-making, driving talent initiatives, and ensuring the business is set up for continued growth and success.
This is a varied and fast-paced role within a collaborative, forward-thinking HR team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and high standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, including Divisional leadership teams
* Partner with Finance and leadership to support organisational design and workforce planning
* Lead and contribute to strategic HR projects and initiatives
* Drive the talent management agenda, ensuring consistency and alignment with business goals
* Provide expert guidance on employee relations, including complex cases
* Support and enhance resourcing strategies, including senior hiring and workforce planning
* Lead performance management processes, coaching managers to drive high performance
* Oversee salary review and bonus cycles, ensuring fair and competitive outcomes
* Manage and develop HR Advisor(s), supporting their growth and capability
* Collaborate with L&D to deliver impactful learning and development programmes
About You
* CIPD qualified (or equivalent), with proven experience operating at HR Manager / Business Partner level
* Confident engaging and influencing at senior stakeholder level
* Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance strategic and operational delivery
* Experienced across employee relations, talent management, and organisational development
* A natural relationship builder with excellent communication skills
* Resilient, proactive, and solutions-focused, with the ability to navigate complexity
* Strong organisational and project management skills, with attention to detail
Why This Role?
* Opportunity to work within a globally recognised professional services environment
* Exposure to senior leadership and meaningful business impact
* A collaborative, people-focused culture with a modern approach to work
* Strong potential for the role to become permanent
* Genuine scope to shape and influence HR strategy and initiatives
If you’re looking for a role where you can combine strategic influence with hands-on impact, this could be an excellent next step.