HR Manager

Reed • Ellesmere Port • 6d ago

HR Manager

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (DOE)Location: On-site, full-timeHours: Monday–Thursday: 8:30am – 5:30pm (1-hour lunch) & Friday: 8:30am – 3:30pm (1-hour lunch & Early Finish!)Reporting to: Managing DirectorAnnual Leave: 25 days + 1 extra day for every 2 years’ service

About the Role

We are seeking a confident, proactive, and people-focused HR Manager to take ownership of the full HR function within our organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a standalone position and enjoys being the go-to person for all HR matters.

As the business continues to grow, we’re looking for someone who can provide trusted guidance, drive HR best practice, and support managers and employees across all levels of the company.

Key Responsibilities

As our HR Manager, you will have full oversight of the employee lifecycle, including:

HR Operations & Compliance

Managing onboarding, inductions, and probation processes
Overseeing right-to-work checks and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
Maintaining HR policies, procedures, and personnel records

Employee Relations

Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries across the business
Supporting managers with employee concerns, performance issues, and sickness management
Leading on long-term absence cases with sensitivity and professionalism

Learning, Development & Safety

Coordinating and delivering Health & Safety training
Supporting continuous improvement and development initiatives
Ensuring all employee training and compliance requirements are up to date

Strategic Input

Working closely with the Managing Director on HR strategy and workforce planning
Identifying opportunities to strengthen culture, wellbeing, and engagement

About You

You’ll be a strong communicator, comfortable working independently, and confident making HR decisions in a standalone role. To succeed, you’ll ideally bring: