HR Manager

SF Recruitment; Bilsthorpe CP; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Manager in Bilsthorpe CP, UK. You will lead the People function for around 400 employees, balancing strategic and operational responsibilities in a growing environment. Ideal candidates will have broad HR generalist experience, strong ER expertise, and a CIPD qualification. The position includes competitive salary and benefits, primarily on-site with some flexibility for home working.

Qualifications

• Broad generalist HR experience in an SME environment expected.
• Proven ability to guide and coach managers in ER matters.
• Experience in balancing strategic projects with operational work.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support across the full employee lifecycle.
• Lead and advise on Employee Relations matters.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Enhance HR policies and compliance.
• Support organisational development and talent initiatives.
• Deliver culture-focused projects.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Employee Relations expertise

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic project balancing

Education

CIPD Level 5/7 or equivalent

Job description

HR Manager
East Nottinghamshire
Up to £55,000 + benefits
Permanent & Full Time

This role is primarily on-site, with occasional travel and flexibility for ad‑hoc home working.

SF Recruitment are delighted to be exclusively supporting our UK based, multi‑site client in their search for a hands on HR Manager. You'll lead the People function for a growing workforce of c400 employees, operating as a trusted partner to the business. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in an autonomous role, confidently blending strategic input with day‑to‑day HR delivery and shaping a high performance culture.

We know "autonomy" is mentioned a lot in job specs but this one genuinely offers the chance to have real visibility, influence and ownership.

Key responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR support across the full employee lifecycle
• Lead and advise on ER matters, coaching managers to build capability
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding to ensure a positive candidate experience
• Maintain and enhance HR policies, processes and compliance
• Support organisational development, L&D and wider talent initiatives
• Deliver engagement, wellbeing and culture focused projects
• Lead on performance, succession planning and workforce development
• Interpret HR data to deliver meaningful insights for the SLT
• Oversee HR systems and ensure accurate reporting

What we are looking for

• Broad generalist HR experience, ideally gained within an SME environment
• Strong ER expertise and the confidence to guide and coach managers
• Ability to balance strategic projects with hands on operational work
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills
• CIPD Level 5/7 (or equivalent experience)

If you have the relevant experience and are interested in exploring this opportunity, please apply. We'll do our best to respond to everyone, though response times may vary due to volume.