Group HR Manager - flexi hours

Office Angels; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels is looking for an experienced Group HR Manager to lead HR functions across England. In this strategic role, you will oversee an HR team and ensure efficient HR operations, compliance with HR best practices, and support organizational objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a CIPD qualification and a strong background in managing HR teams and employee relations. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on people strategy and organizational culture.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification.
• Minimum of five years' experience in HR positions.
• Previous experience managing HR teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop HR team for outstanding service.
• Provide HR advice on employee relations matters.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation.
• Oversee payroll collaboration and salary reviews.
• Manage recruitment processes and employee wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

People management

Employee relations

Compliance

Coaching and training

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification

Five years experience in HR roles

Job description

Group HR Manager - Leadership Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Group HR Manager to join a successful and growing multi‑site organisation. This is a strategic and operational role, ideal for an experienced HR professional who enjoys leading teams, driving continuous improvement and partnering with senior leadership to deliver an exceptional people strategy.

Reporting directly to the Group HR Director, you will lead the HR function, ensuring the delivery of an efficient, compliant and commercially focused HR service across the business.

The Role

You will be responsible for leading and developing the HR team while ensuring HR processes, policies and systems support the wider business objectives. This is a varied role combining operational HR, employee relations, compliance, payroll collaboration, organisational development and people management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the HR team to deliver an outstanding HR service.
• Provide expert HR advice and support to managers across all areas of employee relations, performance management, disciplinary, grievance and capability matters.
• Support the delivery of the company's people strategy and organisational objectives.
• Develop management capability through coaching, training and ongoing support.
• Ensure full compliance with employment legislation, HR best practice and company policies.
• Maintain accurate HR systems and employee records while producing meaningful HR metrics and reports to support business decisions.
• Oversee the production and maintenance of employment contracts, offer documentation, job descriptions, policies and procedures.
• Lead the company's GDPR and information governance processes, including Subject Access Requests, audits, data protection compliance and related investigations.
• Manage HR communications including promotions, new starters, leavers, employee wellbeing, pay reviews and company initiatives.
• Coordinate annual salary reviews and bonus administration alongside the Payroll function.
• Support organisational restructures and change management projects.
• Develop recruitment processes and provide guidance to hiring managers to attract and retain high‑quality talent.
• Oversee apprenticeship and training programmes, ensuring compliance and effectiveness.
• Work closely with Payroll to improve systems, processes and data accuracy, providing cover where required.
• Lead employee wellbeing initiatives, including absence management, occupational health referrals and return‑to‑work processes.
• Organise key employee engagement events and recognition programmes.
• Support the Group HR Director on strategic HR projects and business initiatives.

About You

• CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification.
• A minimum of five years' experience in a Senior HR Advisor, HR Business Partner or HR Manager position.
• Previous experience managing and developing an HR team.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience handling complex employee relations cases.
• Excellent organisational, communication and influencing skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance business needs and employee engagement.
• Experience supporting organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• High levels of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established organisation where HR is recognised as a key business function. You'll have the opportunity to influence strategy, lead a dedicated HR team and play a significant role in shaping the employee experience across the business.

We are an equal‑opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.