HR Manager

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and confident HR professional to join a well‑established organisation in Newcastle (North of the river), offering a salary of circa £35,000 per annum. This role is suited to a hands‑on HR Manager who thrives in a generalist environment, takes ownership of people processes, and is passionate about delivering fair, consistent and commercially focused HR support across the business.

The successful candidate will be able to hit the ground running and provide comprehensive employee relations support and expert guidance across a broad range of HR matters. They will ensure that all Human Resources processes are handled consistently, fairly and in line with Group HR policies and current UK employment legislation.

This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days a week in the office where there is plenty of onsite parking.

• Provide general employee relations advice and guidance on a wide range of HR topics
• Assist in the development and maintenance of contracts of employment, HR policies and procedures
• Take full ownership of recruitment and selection processes, including onboarding
• Advise staff and managers on changes to employment legislation in line with Group policy
• Manage sensitive and confidential casework including attendance, grievance and disciplinary matters
• Recognise employee relations issues and address or escalates as appropriate and ensure staff appraisals are completed by the appropriate Manager or Team Leader
• Support training and development initiatives, ensuring probationary and appraisal commitments are met
• Monitor, maintain records and arrange online background and financial screening references
• Work closely with the Management Team to develop goals, objectives and implement innovative ideas
• Ownership of all recruitment, selection and onboarding processes
• Assisting in the development and continuous improvement of HR policies and processes
• Providing up-to-date legislative guidance to managers and employees
• Supporting ISO processes and assisting with internal audits
• Maintaining HR administration including salary review letters, reports, and meeting documentation

• Previous experience as an HR Generalist operating in a management capacity
• CIPD qualified or part-qualified (preferred)
• Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation
• Exceptional communication, organisational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work under pressure and engage confidently with personnel at all levels
• Tact and professionalism when managing sensitive situations
• Strong case management experience
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Friendly, approachable and able to work collaboratively within a team
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Resilience and no afraid to 'push back' if required

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to make a real impact within a supportive and forward‑thinking organisation. Interested candidates are invited to apply with their CV at the earliest opportunity.