HR Manager

TEAM; Colchester; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

TEAM is seeking an HR Manager in Colchester to shape how people are supported across the business, blending hands-on employee relations with strategic projects that enhance HR operations.

You'll work with managers and senior leaders in a fast-paced environment, guiding practical HR delivery while strengthening engagement, performance and compliance. This role leads digitising processes and policies as the business grows.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrable employee relations expertise and experience supporting managers through complex workplace matters.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and Right to Work compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day professional people advice, guiding managers through employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, absence and performance.
• Support recruitment, selection and onboarding while ensuring processes reflect business requirements, company values and right-to-work obligations.
• Maintain accurate employee records, visa information and compliance documentation across Sage People and associated files.
• Work alongside an external consultant to maintain contracts, policies and the staff handbook in line with UK employment legislation and best practice.
• Lead the rollout of a new people platform, digitising documentation and developing more effective internal processes.
• Support senior leaders with development initiatives and wider projects covering engagement, wellbeing, benchmarking, job descriptions and recruitment.

Skills

Employee relations

UK employment law

Right to Work

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

Sage People

Job description

As the HR Manager, you'll have the opportunity to shape how people are supported across the business, combining hands‑on employee relations with meaningful projects that improve the way Human Resources operates.

You'll work closely with managers and senior leaders across a fast-moving environment, providing practical guidance while helping to strengthen engagement, performance and compliance. From digitising processes and implementing a new people platform to developing policies and supporting wider business projects, there's plenty here to make your mark.

What's in it for you

• Salary of up to £60,000 per annum
• A varied remit covering employee relations, recruitment, compliance, development and wider people projects
• The chance to lead the rollout of a new people platform and move documentation and processes into a more efficient digital environment
• Regular involvement with senior leaders on projects including employee surveys, workplace wellbeing and salary benchmarking
• An opportunity to help shape an inclusive workplace culture as the business continues to grow

Your responsibilities as HR Manager

• Provide day-to-day professional people advice, guiding managers through employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, absence and performance
• Support recruitment, selection and onboarding while ensuring processes reflect business requirements, company values and right-to-work obligations
• Maintain accurate employee records, visa information and compliance documentation across Sage People and associated files
• Work alongside an external consultant to maintain contracts, policies and the staff handbook in line with UK employment legislation and best practice
• Lead the rollout of a new people platform, digitising documentation and developing more effective internal processes
• Support senior leaders with development initiatives and wider projects covering engagement, wellbeing, benchmarking, job descriptions and recruitment

What we're looking for in a HR Manager

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent practical experience, supported by evidence of continued professional development
• Demonstrable employee relations expertise and experience supporting managers through complex workplace matters and organisational change
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practice and Right to Work compliance
• Previous exposure to an FMCG, manufacturing or production environment involving shift-based work is highly desirable
• Strong written communication and report-writing skills, with experience handling sensitive matters and maintaining accurate employee records