HR Manager

VIQU Energy Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

VIQU Energy Limited in Birmingham is seeking an experienced HR Manager to own the day-to-day HR function in a small-medium organisation. This broad, hands-on generalist role focuses on culture, employee engagement and business performance.

You will lead a small HR and administration team, provide trusted guidance across all levels, and ensure policies comply with UK employment law and ACAS guidance. The role offers hybrid working and a salary of £45,000–£50,000 per year.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
• Broad generalist HR knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and ACAS guidance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR team, overseeing recruitment, employee development, performance and wellbeing.
• Provide expert HR guidance to managers across capability, conduct, absence and employee relations.
• Ensure HR policies and processes remain compliant with UK employment legislation and ACAS guidance.
• Lead onboarding, induction, employee engagement, progress and exit interviews.
• Develop and deliver training and development programmes, including sector-specific training.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee experience.
• Manage HR budgets, headcount, reward and benefits, and payroll support.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee engagement

Policy guidance

Communication

MS Office

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

HRIS

Job description

HR Manager

Birmingham - hybrid working

£45,000 - £50,000

Full-time, permanent

We are seeking an experienced and engaging HR Manager to join a growing organisation and take ownership of the day-to-day HR function. This is a broad, hands-on generalist role, ideal for a HR professional who enjoys working within a small-medium organisation and making a genuine impact on culture, employee engagement and business performance.

You will provide trusted HR support and guidance across all levels of the business while managing a small HR and administration team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR team, overseeing recruitment, employee development, performance and wellbeing.
• Provide expert HR guidance to managers across areas including capability, conduct, absence and employee relations.
• Ensure HR policies and processes remain compliant with UK employment legislation and ACAS guidance.
• Lead onboarding, induction, employee engagement, progress and exit interviews.
• Develop and deliver training and development programmes, including sector-specific training.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, employee experience and organisational performance.
• Manage HR budgets, headcount, reward, benefits and support monthly payroll administration.
• Champion employee wellbeing, inclusion and a positive workplace culture.

About You

• CIPD Level 5 qualification.
• Broad generalist HR knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, ER and HR best practice.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Experience of employee engagement, training and development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to take a genuinely influential role within a people-focused organisation, helping shape HR strategy, employee development and workplace culture.