Human Resources Manager

Position: HR Manager

Location: Bolton - must be available to be on site in Carlisle one day per week.

Employment type: Full-time or Part-time, Permanent, Hybrid

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

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Our client is seeking an experienced HR Manager to implement their HR Strategy, lead a high‑performing HR team and provide expert guidance across all areas of people management.

• Foster a positive, engaging and high‑retention work environment
• Partner with managers on workforce planning, talent management and succession planning
• Identify training needs to support employee development and organisational goals
• Ensure the effectiveness of the recruitment and selection process
• Continuously evaluate the total rewards package to ensure competitiveness
• Manage the HR budget with support from the Head of People & Safety
• Collaborate with the L&D Lead to design and deliver impactful training programmes
• Support HR Advisors through TUPE processes and employee relations matters
• Lead HR‑related projects and policy development initiatives
• Review and develop contracts, policies and procedures in line with legislation
• Provide people analytics and insights to the Senior Leadership Team
• Coach and mentor HR team members, supporting skill development and resilience
• Ensure safeguarding, GDPR compliance and robust right‑to‑work processes
• Promote continuous improvement across HR operations
• Support wellbeing, DE&I and engagement initiatives
• Analyse people data to evaluate and strengthen DE&I outcomes

The ideal candidate will be a confident and forward‑thinking HR professional with strong leadership capabilities, a passion for people development and a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset. You will thrive in a fast‑paced environment and be skilled at handling complex HR issues with professionalism and clarity.

About you:

• CIPD Level 5 (essential) and ideally Level 7
• HR management experience within a large organisation
• Hands‑on experience in recruitment and employee relations
• Strong employment law knowledge, including TUPE, discipline, capability and grievance
• Experience leading HR teams and coaching others
• Success in change management and organisational development
• Ability to translate strategy into operational delivery
• Knowledge of pay, grading and remuneration frameworks
• Strong IT, reporting and project management skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing abilities
• Ability to prioritise, multitask and work well under pressure
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel between sites
• Early finish on a Friday
• Up to 5% employer pension contribution
• Eye testing
• Cycle to work
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
• Employee Lifestyle Benefits including supermarket and high street discounts and lots more…

Mid‑Senior level

Human Resources

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