HR Manager

Cameo Consultancy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-working environment

Enhanced Employer Pension Contribution

Life assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cameo Consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an experienced HR Manager to take ownership of the HR function. The role involves partnering with senior leadership, managing employee relations, and leading recruitment efforts to support business growth.

The ideal candidate will have a CIPD qualification, strong UK employment law knowledge, and a proven record in a professional services environment. You will enjoy a flexi-working environment with a salary of up to 50,000 and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' HR experience with at least 2 years in an HR Manager role.
• Experience in a commercial or professional services environment.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to support delivery of people strategies.
• Manage employee relations matters including disciplinary and grievance cases.
• Lead recruitment activities and develop attraction strategies.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and action planning.

Skills

Stakeholder management

UK employment law knowledge

HR systems proficiency

Coaching skills

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience

Degree in relevant field

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and commercially minded HR Manager to join a well‑established professional services organisation based in Birmingham on a full time, permanent basis.

This is a broad and varied role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the day‑to‑day HR function while working closely with senior leadership to deliver people initiatives that support business growth, employee engagement, and organisational performance.

As a trusted advisor to managers and employees, you will play a key role in shaping a positive employee experience, driving best practice, and ensuring compliance across all areas of HR.

As HR Manager, you'll be responsible for:

HR Strategy and Operations

• Partner with senior leaders to support the delivery of people strategies aligned to business objectives
• Use HR data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Oversee HR systems, processes, and employee records, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Support workforce planning, budgeting, and resource management activities
• Monitor trainee and apprentice development, ensuring progress and performance objectives are achieved

Employee Relations

• Provide expert advice on employment law and HR best practice
• Manage a range of employee relations matters including absence, performance, disciplinary, and grievance cases
• Review and enhance policies and procedures to support business needs
• Ensure HR processes are applied consistently and effectively across the organisation

Recruitment and Talent

• Lead recruitment activities, partnering with hiring managers and external agencies
• Develop attraction strategies across multiple channels to secure high‑quality talent
• Ensure an excellent candidate and onboarding experience
• Identify and deliver learning and development initiatives that support employee growth and organisational capability

Engagement, Performance and Reward

• Lead employee engagement initiatives and support action planning following survey feedback
• Support reward, recognition, and retention activities
• Manage and continually improve performance review processes
• Coach and support managers in effective performance management practices
• Coordinate payroll submissions with external providers

Leadership and Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with managers and stakeholders across the business
• Lead, coach, and develop members of the HR team
• Manage relationships with external providers, including recruitment and training partners
• Contribute to wider business initiatives, employee wellbeing activities, and company events

As HR Manager, you must be/have:

• CIPD qualification, degree, or equivalent HR experience
• A minimum of 5 years' HR experience, including at least 2 years operating at HR Manager level
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation
• Experience within a commercial or professional services environment
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Confidence using HR systems and people data to support decision‑making
• A proactive, organised, and solutions‑focused approach

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to 50,000
• Flexi‑working environment
• Enhanced Employer Pension Contribution
• Use of benefits platform
• Life assurance
• Flexible working Structure: Flex‑e
• Private Medical Insurance, provided by Vitality
• Medical Cash Plan, provided by Health Shield
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Varied and strategic HR role with genuine autonomy
• Career development opportunities within a growing organisation

If you're an experienced HR professional looking for a broad and rewarding role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.