Bagnalls Bradford, England, United Kingdom
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Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire with National Travel
We are looking for an experienced HR Manager/ People Manager to lead our People function, supporting the careers of over 600 employees across our branch network of 14 UK sites. We want to recruit an individual who is passionate about supporting the recruitment, development and wellbeing of our people at work, to ensure that Bagnalls is an employer of choice.
The role involves national travel to support the development of strong relationships with key employees.
Bagnalls
This is an exciting time to join Bagnalls. We are a highly regarded, family-owned professional painting contractor celebrating 150 years in business in 2025. We deliver high-value commercial and decorative painting projects for a variety of customers including blue-chip companies, prestigious universities, and historic buildings. We pride ourselves on our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect and People
Our recent awards speak volumes for the value of people within the business. These include:
* Large Employer of the Year, Apprenticeship and Training Awards, 2025
* Employer of the Year, Yorkshire Business of the Year Awards, 2025
The Role
This is a new position supporting the central role of the people team in developing people to implement the business strategy. Initially the role would have 4 direct reports in HR and Learning and Development roles. The role would also oversee our early careers programmes for around 100 employees including our trade apprenticeship and Management Trainee programmes.
You
This role would suit someone with significant experience within HR with at least 2 years in an HR Management role in a large organisation.
You will have a strong record of delivering change and employee engagement initiatives and will have experience of designing and delivering learning and development programmes.
This is a role for someone who is able to work at a strategic level whilst also being willing to deliver strong support to managers on the practical implementation of HR policies, including by having a caseload of employee relations matters.
You will lead by example, with a strong commitment to your own personal continuous professional development, gaining further qualifications where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic HR: support the development and implementation of HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
* Team Management: lead a team of 4 within HR
* Advisory Support: advise on the practical implementation of employment law at branch level to support consistent approach throughout the branch network
* Employee Relations: to support case management of employee relations matters
* Learning and Development: oversee the key learning and development programmes throughout the business and advise on individual development plans
* Employee Engagement: develop and implement engagement initiatives to support employee wellbeing and retention
* Recruitment, Induction and Onboarding: oversee the recruitment and onboarding process including ensuring legal compliance
* Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: supporting the development of EDI initiatives to support all employees to work effectively and to make progress in ensuring our workforce is reflective of the communities in which we work
* Data Analysis: provide information to senior management and make recommendations to improve business performance
* Policies and Procedures: write policies and procedures and ensure they are kept up to date based on legislation and best practice
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
* CIPD qualified to Level 5 or above or equivalent experience as per job description with a view to achieving Chartered Membership
* 2 years+ experience of leading, managing and mentoring an HR team in a large organisation
* Strong experience of designing and implementing successful strategic initiatives e.g. cultural change programmes
* Experience of creating and delivering compelling and effective training and learning materials and development programmes
Knowledge and Skills
* Comprehensive knowledge of employment law and best practice and their practical application
* Digesting employment law to write clear, concise and user-friendly policies and procedures
* Project Management skills with a proven track record of delivering successfully
* Understanding of effective implementation of EDI initiatives
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Problem-solving and decision-making skills
* Coaching and mentoring skills
* Data-driven decision-making skills with the ability to analyse and present key people metrics
* IT skills (notably Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
* Strong business acumen
* Full driving licence
Personal Qualities
* Capable of building relationships at all levels
* Able to utilise coaching skills to engage others and support behaviour change from Director to apprentice
* Able to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively
* Flexible and able to adapt to meet the needs of the business
* Demonstrable commitment to continuous development
* Willing to travel throughout the UK including overnight stays
* Chartered Membership of CIPD
* Experience of TUPE
* Experience of working with Trade Union representatives
* Delivery of HR over multiple sites
* Experience of delivering early careers programmes
The exact package will be dependent on skills and experience. Basic salary will be in the region of £42,000-£52,000, with discretionary bonus, fully expensed company car, life assurance, up to 8% contributory company pension scheme and family health insurance following successful completion of probationary period. We offer all office staff 25 days’ annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays.
Hours: Full time (40 hours per week) Monday to Friday, with occasional evening work required.
Applications
Apply by CV and covering letter via the link below.
BAGNALLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
REF-221 226
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Human Resources and Management
* Industries
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