Job Description
We are partnering with a highly respected global engineering organisation to recruit an HR Manager supporting their corporate functions.
This is a high-impact, visible role working closely with senior leadership, where you’ll operate as a true HR generalist while driving strategic people initiatives. You will act as a trusted advisor and leader across the business, delivering both operational HR excellence and forward-thinking initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing day-to-day HR with meaningful project work, particularly around employee engagement, ESG/CSR, and wellbeing.
Corporate HR Manager
Permanent
Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm
Up to £70,000 + 15% bonus + excellent benefits
Hemel Hempstead
Corporate HR Manager
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with senior leadership to drive people strategy across corporate functions
* Deliver full generalist HR support including ER, performance, and talent management
* Lead engagement, wellbeing, ESG and diversity initiatives
* Drive organisational change, projects, and continuous improvement activity
* Act as a coach and advisor to leaders, developing capability across teams
* Oversee recruitment processes and ensure alignment with market and internal frameworks
* Lead performance management, salary review, and talent development processes
* Run and coordinate monthly UK HR meetings
* Collaborate with international HR teams on global initiatives
* Support HR for HR functions and corporate teams
Corporate HR Manager
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
* Proven HR experience (ideally 5+ years)
* Strong stakeholder management skills, comfortable influencing senior leaders
* Engaging, visible, and proactive in approach
* Passionate about employee experience, ESG, and wellbeing
* Experience supporting corporate or professional services functions
* CIPD qualified (or working towards) preferred but not essential
Corporate HR Manager
Company Benefits
* 15% bonus
* Private Health Cover
* Pension: 6% employee / 9% employer
* Hybrid working (1 day from home)
* Opportunity to step into a leadership-facing, strategic HR role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation with a strong people-first culture and real investment in HR as a strategic function.