Role Purpose:
We’re seeking an experienced HR Manager with strong generalist expertise and a proven employment law/ER background. You’ll lead a team of HR Consultants and deliver high-quality HR partnering across a large, geographically dispersed workforce. A key focus is progressing complex, high-volume casework to resolution in partnership with legal and employment law teams. This is a full time role for 12 months contract, working 8.30-5.00 Monday to Friday. Hybrid working available.
Key Responsibilities of HR Manager:
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Act as a trusted HR partner, providing strategic and operational advice across all HR areas.
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Lead, manage, and develop a team of HR Consultants to ensure consistent service delivery.
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Drive workforce planning to align people resources with organisational priorities.
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Oversee complex/high-volume ER casework, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice.
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Implement and improve HR policies and processes that strengthen performance, engagement, and culture.
What We’re Looking For:
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Significant experience in a senior HR Manager/People Partner role.
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Strong generalist HR capability, including workforce planning and employment law.
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Proven track record managing dispersed teams and services at scale.
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Extensive experience with complex, high-volume ER casework through to resolution.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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CIPD Level 5+ (or equivalent experience)
