Starting Salary: £40,000
Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a standalone role where you can truly make an impact?
Our client is seeking a proactive and people-focused HR Manager to support operations across three busy sites. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working autonomously, partnering closely with managers, and shaping a positive, modern workplace culture.
This role offers real variety and influence - from managing employee relations and recruitment to driving HR improvements and supporting wellbeing initiatives. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy balancing strategic input with hands-on HR delivery, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
The Opportunity
As HR Manager, you will play a key role in developing and implementing effective HR policies, processes, and people initiatives that support both employees and wider business goals. Working across multiple sites, you'll be the go-to HR expert, building strong relationships and providing practical guidance to managers at all levels.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business that values its people and offers flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to shape the HR function.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations & HR Operations
Lead on employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and performance issues
Ensure HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook remain compliant and up to date
Provide professional HR advice and support to managers and employees across all sites
Drive HR initiatives and continuous improvement projects
Analyse exit interview trends to support retention and recruitment strategies
Promote a fair, consistent, and positive employee experience throughout the business
Recruitment, Training & Development
Manage the full recruitment and onboarding process
Support managers with interviewing, selection, and workforce planning
Coordinate contracts, employee documentation, and HR records
Assist with appraisal systems, succession planning, and development pathways
Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development activities
Coach and support managers to strengthen people management capability
Health & Safety Support
Promote a positive Health & Safety culture across all locations
Support compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures
Coordinate inductions, training records, and refresher training
Assist with accident investigations and wellbeing initiatives
Monitor absence trends and support workplace welfare practices
What We're Looking For
Previous experience in a generalist HR role, ideally at HR Manager level
Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Confident managing employee relations casework independently
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Highly organised with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
CIPD qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous
What's on Offer
Starting salary of £40,000
37.5-hour working week
Flexible working hours available
Option for a 4-day working week
Opportunity to shape and influence the HR function
Varied and rewarding standalone role within a supportive business environment
If you're a confident HR professional looking for a role where you can add real value and make a visible difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing date is 20 th June 2026
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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future