HR Manager

HR Manager, Manchester City Centre

£40,000 - £45,000 + DOE

Monday – Friday – our client is open to full and part time working weeks (min 3 full days p/wk).

This is a standalone role, highly regarded within the business, reporting directly to and working closely alongside MD level. It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, taking ownership, and being trusted to get on with the job. You really do have the remit to make this role your own, shape it around your strengths, and make a genuine impact within this successful and constantly growing business.

• Provide professional and practical HR advice to managers and employees.
• Manage employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance cases.
• Draft, review and maintain HR policies, contracts, procedures and the Company Handbook.
• Keep up to date with UK employment law and ensure HR processes remain compliant.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, probation, performance management, family leave and leaver processes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR systems.
• Support payroll changes, right-to-work checks, training records and HR reporting.
• Work with senior management on workforce planning and people-related decisions.
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing, learning and development initiatives.
• Manage, train and develop the HR Apprentice, providing regular coaching and guidance.

• CIPD Level 5 or above essential.
• Minimum 3-4 years proven experience in a HR Management or similar generalist HR role.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, practical HR processes, GDPR, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Full confidence in independently managing employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability matters.
• Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• High levels of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
• Must be computer savvy, with strong knowledge of HR systems, payroll processes and people reporting.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted