HR Manager

Turner and voce; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking professional services firm is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee HR functions. This Midlands-based role features a 4-day work week, ensuring a strong work-life balance. Candidates should have a solid understanding of HR best practices and at least 3 years of experience, ideally with CIPD Level 5 qualification. This position offers both operational and strategic involvement in a company experiencing significant growth through acquisitions.

Benefits

True 4-Day Work Week

Autonomy to Lead

Values-Driven Culture

Clear Growth Trajectory

Career growth and professional development

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of industry experience.
• Strong exposure to employee relations and people management.
• Experience with TUPE transfers due to acquisition growth.
• Experience in professional services or a fast-growth business is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR function effectively.
• Support leaders in building an engaged workforce.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and best practices.

Skills

HR best practice knowledge

Conflict resolution skills

Problem-solving skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Overview

HR Manager - Professional Services | Midlands-Based Role | 4-Day Work Week | Salary £ DOE + excellent benefits + Hybrid role (2 days home / 2 days office)

Are you an experienced HR professional ready to support a diverse group of professional services companies growing vastly through acquisition?

A forward-thinking professional services firm is expanding — and we're looking for a commercially-minded HR Manager or aspiring HR leader to oversee the day-to-day HR function, ensuring that people practices are delivered effectively and consistently across the business. This role combines operational HR management with strategic input, supporting leaders in building an engaged, high-performing workforce while ensuring compliance with employment law and best practice.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HR best practice and employment legislation. Commercially aware, with excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills. You will demonstrate a proactive and organised approach to your work with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels.

We would expect you would have at least 3 years industry experience and ideally be qualified to CIPD Level 5. Experience in dealing with TUPE transfers is imperative due to the groups acquisition growth as well as strong exposure to employee relations and people management. Experience in professional services or a fast growth business would be beneficial.

Why Join Us

• True 4-Day Work Week - No condensed hours. Just more life
• Autonomy to Lead - Backed by a modern, structured leadership team
• Values-Driven Culture - Supportive, ambitious, and built on trust
• Clear Growth Trajectory - Be part of a firm that's scaling in the right way
• Career growth and professional development - meritocratic environment supporting career growth and professional development

Whether you're already in a HR Manager role or ready to step up into wider leadership, this is a standout opportunity to shape something meaningful — while enjoying genuine work-life balance