About the Role
Are you an energetic and hands‑on HR Manager? Seeking an HR Manager to lead the day‑to‑day HR operations. This is a practical, people‑focused role working closely with managers at all levels to provide proactive, solutions‑driven support. You’ll be comfortable advising on complex employee relations matters and thriving on being visible, approachable and involved.
Job Title: Human Resources Manager
Location: Manchester
Salary: £45,000- £55,000 per year
This role will involve travel to our northern office locations (Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle and Wakefield).
About Baily Garner
With over 50 years of experience, Baily Garner LLP is a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy with over 350 employees and offices in Eltham, Manchester, and Birmingham delivering national coverage. We provide a full suite of services, including Architecture, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, M&E Engineering, Sustainability Consulting, and more. Part of our strategic expansion has included notable acquisitions, most prominently the integration of Arcus Consulting, which has strengthened our multidisciplinary capabilities and broadened our presence across the North of England.
Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives by delivering exceptional service and creating opportunities that make a real difference—for our clients, end users, our people, and the planet.
What we offer
* Flexible working hours (choice of start and finish times based around a 7.25‑hour day, core hours 10:00‑16:15)
* Hybrid working
* 27 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, plus birthday leave
* Buy/sell annual leave policy
* Medicash health plan
* Life assurance (4x salary)
* Pension (4.5% matched, salary sacrifice)
* Pay reviews twice a year
* Professional development & funded professional fees
* Mental health first aiders
* CSR days and long‑service benefits
Key Responsibilities
* Act as lead contact for employee relations, managing ER casework (investigations, sickness, probation, OH)
* Advise managers on performance, feedback and capability matters
* Oversee HR operations including contracts, compliance, audits and employment law guidance
* Manage and develop HR systems and processes
* Lead HR projects such as salary reviews, workforce planning and M&A support
* Administer benefits including medical insurance and life assurance
* Support delivery of the company People Plan and employee engagement initiatives
About You
* CIPD Level 5 qualified (minimum)
* 4+ years’ experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law
* Experience managing HR staff
* Organised, proactive and confident balancing strategic and operational work
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Eligible for Blue Light vetting (minimum 3 years UK residency)
* Confident using Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Desirable: Experience using HiBob HRIS
If you’re interested in joining our multidisciplinary consultancy, apply today by submitting your CV and a cover letter outlining your current salary, salary expectations, and why you believe you’re a good fit for this role.
Equal Opportunities
Baily Garner LLP are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity needs.
We are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.
Example: If you need additional time for assessments, require materials in an alternative format, or need a different interview setting, please inform us, and we will make the necessary arrangements.
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