HR & Commercial Manager (General Manager)

Evolve l Progressing People; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve l Progressing People is seeking an HR & Commercial Manager to lead their dynamic HR consultancy as part of a growing team. This hybrid role includes guiding the HR team, enhancing service delivery, and implementing innovative HR solutions for clients. Ideal candidates will offer strong HR experience, interpersonal skills, and a passion for developing people-focused workplaces.

Benefits

7 weeks annual leave

Supportive and friendly team

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in an HR/Senior management role.
• Experience in a commercial, operational delivery setting.
• Strong working knowledge of NI/UK employment law.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day service delivery and HR team management.
• Deliver HR consultancy services and advice to clients.
• Support on commercial growth strategy and marketing.

Skills

Leadership

HR Practices

Team Management

Commercial Awareness

Relationship Building

Education

CIPD or relevant business Qualification

Job description

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Practical HR Support for Small Businesses | Employee Relations Expert | People, Policies & Positive Workplaces | Founder@ EVOLVE | Public Speaking |…

Following a period of significant growth, we’re now recruiting for a new leadership role:HR & Commercial Manager (General Manager).

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the next phase of EVOLVE’s journey. You’ll be stepping into a role with real autonomy and impact, working closely with our founder, Claire, to lead the team, refine delivery, and drive sustainable growth.

We’re not a corporate machine, we’re straight-talking, people-focused, and values-driven. We’re looking for someone equally pragmatic, passionate about HR, and excited by the idea of helping a small consultancy grow and thrive. This is a hybrid role (both in terms of what you’ll be doingandwhere you will work), combining hands-on HR consultancy with business operations and leadership.

It’s ideal for someone commercially aware and operationally minded, who enjoys variety and fast-paced environments. If you've ever thought about running your own HR consultancy, this could be the perfect opportunity, with the chance to help lead a growing business without the risk.

Key Responsibilities

• You will oversee day-to-day service delivery, operations and line management of the HR team.
• Implement systems for monitoring workflow, priorities, and team capacity.
• Oversee and support high-quality client service, coordinating client onboarding, ensuring timely delivery, communication and customer service
• Deliver HR consultancy services to clients: advice, policy creation, complex investigations, deliver engaging, practical training.
• Support the MD on commercial growth strategy and marketing direction, assisting to drive accountability and follow-through on proposals, sales leads, and internal projects.
• Represent EVOLVE in external meetings, networking, on social media (Tiktok/linkedin), and at events when required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of5+ years’ experience in an HR/Senior management role
• Experiencing managing a team
• Experience in a commercial, operational delivery setting
• CIPD or relevant business Qualification
• Strong working knowledge ofNI/UK employment law

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A confident HR professional -with strong generalist experience and comfortable delivering hands-on HR support across ER, policies, and compliance.
• Commercially sharp and solutions-focused, youunderstand how HR can drive business success and can spots opportunities to improve systems, add value, or improve delivery.
• Anorganised operator - reliable, calmand able toproject manage deadlines, juggle plates, and keep the team on track.
• A people person - who canbuilds relationships and trust quickly with clients and team members. Warm, enthusiastic, and communicates with clarity.
• Independent but collaborative– you know how to get the best out of people without micromanaging, and can bring about positive challenge in a supportive way.
• Self-motivatedand excited byvariety and autonomyto manage your own time. A willingness toroll your sleeves upand get stuck in.
• Positive and change-resilient.

This is a hybrid role with the opportunity to co-work in Belfast City Centre. There will be weekly meetings in greater Belfast area as well as client meetings, therefore being within a reasonable commuting distance with access to a car which can be used for business purposes is essential.

What can offer:

7 weeks annual leave

Supportive and friendly team

Please send a CV to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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