Autonomous HR Manager | Hybrid | Build HR from Scratch

Forrest Recruitment Ltd.; Bebington; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment Ltd. is assisting an engineering business in Birkenhead to recruit an experienced HR Manager. This standalone role offers autonomy to shape HR processes and policies with a hybrid work pattern (1–2 days in the office).

You will manage recruitment, onboarding, probation, leavers, and advise on absence, performance, and disciplinaries while working closely with senior management.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification required or equivalent.
• Experience as HR Manager/Generalist or similar.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practice.
• Confident advising managers and handling employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day HR function and processes.
• Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Provide HR advice across the employee lifecycle.

Skills

CIPD Level 5

HR Generalist/Manager

Employee relations

UK employment law

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Forrest Recruitment Ltd. is assisting an engineering business in Birkenhead to recruit an experienced HR Manager. This standalone role offers autonomy to shape HR processes and policies with a hybrid work pattern (1–2 days in the office).

You will manage recruitment, onboarding, probation, leavers, and advise on absence, performance, and disciplinaries while working closely with senior management.