Growth-Driven HR & Recruitment Manager

DLP SERVICES (NORTHERN) LIMITED; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DLP Services Northern Ltd is seeking an experienced HR & Recruitment Manager to own the HR function and drive people initiatives across the business. Reporting to the Directors, you will guide employee relations, onboarding, policy compliance and leadership support.

The role requires CIPD Level 5 (and ideally Level 7) with a proven track record in SME environments and 100+ employee workforces. You will shape processes, reports and strategic HR projects to enable growth.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience in HR management.
• Experience in an HR Manager/HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Experience overseeing recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• CIPD Level 7 qualification.
• Experience within an SME environment.
• Experience supporting a workforce of 100+ employees.
• Experience implementing HR processes, systems or reporting improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full employee lifecycle from recruitment through to exit.
• Manage recruitment campaigns, candidate selection, offers, references and onboarding processes.
• Coordinate new starter requirements including contracts, induction plans, equipment, system access, uniforms, mobile phones, vehicles and documentation.
• Advise and support managers on disciplinary, grievance, investigation, capability, attendance, conduct, and performance matters.
• Manage absence reporting, return-to-work processes and attendance monitoring.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with legislation and company policies.
• Review and update HR policies, procedures and documentation.
• Produce HR reports and people metrics for senior leadership.
• Support workforce planning, retention initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Employee relations

HR leadership

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Education

CIPD Level 5

CIPD Level 7

Job description

DLP Services Northern Ltd is seeking an experienced HR & Recruitment Manager to own the HR function and drive people initiatives across the business. Reporting to the Directors, you will guide employee relations, onboarding, policy compliance and leadership support.

The role requires CIPD Level 5 (and ideally Level 7) with a proven track record in SME environments and 100+ employee workforces. You will shape processes, reports and strategic HR projects to enable growth.