HR Manager

SF Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Leicester is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee a small HR team and manage the full employee lifecycle. The role involves handling ER cases, ensuring compliance, and supporting innovative HR projects. The ideal candidate has strong project management abilities and a CIPD Level 5 qualification. Competitive salary, car allowance, and generous benefits offered.

Benefits

GBP6,830 car allowance

Bonus scheme

24 days holiday + bank holidays

7% employer pension contribution

Private medical cover & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or working towards it is required.
• Must have experience in a generalist or advisory HR role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small HR team and support managers across the business.
• Handle the full employee lifecycle and manage ER cases.
• Oversee compliance and support new HR projects including a new HRIS.

Skills

Experience in a generalist/advisory HR role

Strong project management skills

Confident in leading or mentoring a team

Great communication and relationship-building abilities

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)

Job description

Overview

HR Manager
Leicester City Centre Permanent Full-time
GBP47,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

The professional services team at SF Recruitment are working with a fantastic business that is a leader in their field, known for delivering nationwide services from their Leicester head office.

What makes them stand out? Their culture. People genuinely come first; development, support, and success are at the heart of everything they do.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced HR professional to step up into a management role. You’ll lead a small HR team, support managers across the business, and make a real impact on employee engagement, wellbeing, and performance.

Day to day, you’ll cover the full employee lifecycle, handle ER cases, oversee compliance, and support with exciting HR projects including rolling out a brand-new HRIS. It’s varied, fast-paced, and rewarding.

What We're Looking For

• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)
• Experience in a generalist/advisory HR role
• Confident in leading or mentoring a team
• Strong project management skills
• Great communication and relationship-building abilities

What's on Offer

GBP47,100 salary + GBP6,830 car allowance
Bonus scheme
24 days holiday + bank holidays + extra holiday payment
7% employer pension contribution
Private medical cover & wellbeing support
Based in Leicester with occasional UK travel

Apply with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this opportunity