Group HR Manager – up to £80k, car allowance & benefits – Manchester & UK travel The role This is an exciting opportunity for a senior HR professional to support the design and delivery of the People strategy by working in collaboration with the executive and operations teams to support the successful delivery of strategic goals. The company has a planned schedule of further acquisitions, so in addition to an initial seat at the table, the role has the potential for future career development and growth. You will be responsible for the creation of an HR function which will support c1400 employees who are based at regional sites across the UK and your direct reports will include a Payroll Manager and 4 HR and Payroll Administrators. Key aspects of the role include providing advice around employee relations issues, performance management, organisation structures, pro-active succession planning, employee engagement, change management and in time, organisational development. The working arrangements require hybrid flexibility to work at home or from the Head Office in central Manchester; the ability to travel within the UK with some overnight stays when necessary; and the possession of a full, clean UK driving licence. Your professional expertise · Significant experience of working as an HRBP/HR Manager in a multisite, highly regulated environment · Expert knowledge and understanding of HR process and practices · Knowledge of employment legislation, EU directives and regulatory requirements and TUPE · Experience of organisational change processes – divestments and acquisitions · Experience of working within a forward thinking commercial environment · Experience of leading strategic change and transformation projects · Ability to interpret and analyse HR and commercial data · CIPD qualified (or equivalent) with CPD Your personal characteristics · Excellent influencer, change-maker and effective communicator · Highly motivated and driven, achieving positive impact and meeting deadlines · Ability to build trust and develop cohesive teams · High energy and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment · Inspiring and encourages colleagues to realise their potential and empower high performers · Commercial credibility and visibility