HR Manager

Ashley Kate HR & Finance; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in Doncaster is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a hands-on role. You will manage the HR function and a small team, overseeing the entire employee lifecycle while providing expert advice on employee relations. The ideal candidate has proven HR management experience and holds a CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary of circa £50k.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR Manager or similar senior HR generalist role.
• Strong ability to advise and influence at all levels.
• Experience managing or mentoring a team.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the HR function, reporting directly to senior leadership.
• Manage and support a small team of 2 HR professionals.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to retention.

Skills

Employee relations knowledge

Team management

Proactive and solutions-focused

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

Overview

HR Manager – Doncaster - site based

Full time and Permanent

Circa £50k

Ashley Kate are delighted to be partnering with a growing company in Doncaster as they look to recruit a Permanent HR Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on role, enjoys variety, and wants to make a real impact within a fast-paced business.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the HR function, reporting directly to senior leadership.
• Manage and support a small team of 2 HR professionals.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle - from recruitment and onboarding through to development, performance, and retention.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on employee relations, HR policies, and best practice.
• Lead on HR projects including employee engagement, wellbeing, and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and support with policy development.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in an HR Manager (or similar senior HR generalist) role.
• Strong employee relations knowledge with the ability to advise and influence at all levels.
• Experience managing or mentoring a team.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to work autonomously.
• CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent experience).

About Us

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