HR & Commercial Manager (General Manager)

ZipRecruiter; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy seeks an HR & Commercial Manager to shape their future. This hybrid role requires a dynamic professional with strong HR and commercial skills, tasked with overseeing operations and leading a small team. You will impact delivery and help the company navigate rapid growth while enjoying a variety of responsibilities.

Benefits

7 weeks annual leave

Hybrid/Remote working

Flexible hours

Private Medical Insurance

Perks Card

Supportive and friendly team

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day service delivery, operations and HR team management.
• Deliver HR consultancy services and manage client relationships.
• Support commercial growth strategy and drive accountability.

Skills

Team Management

HR Consultancy

Commercial Awareness

Operational Delivery

Relationship Building

Project Management

Education

CIPD or Relevant Business Qualification

Job description

Job Description

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:

circa £45,000-50,000pa plus bonus

7 weeks annual leave

Hybrid/Remote working

Flexible hours

Private Medical Insurance

Perks Card

Supportive and friendly team

Please send a CV to [e-mail]