HR Manager

EllisKnight International Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Human Resources Manager to guide strategic HR development and workforce planning. The role requires prior HR Generalist experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of employment law. Candidates should have a CIPD qualification and the ability to resolve conflicts. This is a full-time position that offers a chance to shape a healthy workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an HR Generalist in a stand-alone role.
• Able to lead with authority to resolve conflicts and gain buy-in.

Responsibilities

• Oversee organisation design and workforce planning.
• Work alongside line managers on talent acquisition.
• Develop and implement HR policies reflecting Company values.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and conflict issues.
• Create a training and development framework.
• Organise and support performance reviews.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

CIPD Level 5

Employment law knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Talent mapping

Ability to influence senior leaders

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Description

Human Resources Manager

This is a great opportunity to join a brilliant business who now need an in‑house HR Manager to support their continued growth, working with the business owners to help shape strategic HR policy development, workforce planning and staff development.

The role

• Oversees organisation design and workforce planning activities in line with business growth forecasts and contract delivery requirements.
• Works alongside line managers on talent acquisition.
• Responsible for on‑boarding new members of the team.
• Develops, reviews, and implements remuneration and employment related policies and procedures which are legally compliant, and which reflect Company values, ways of working, diversity, equality and inclusivity opportunities (DE&I), and best practice.
• Provides guidance and support for line managers in response to employee relations / conflict issues (sickness, disciplinary, grievance), aiming for positive resolutions.
• Through consultation with colleagues makes recommendations for and implements a successful health and well‑being policy and programme of support for employees and is responsible for administering and reviewing initiatives.
• Creates a training and development framework and delivery arrangements, which addresses mandatory training and personal development activities.
• Organises, reviews and provides support for line managers and individuals to hold constructive quarterly and annual performance reviews, alongside 1 : 1 feedback session as and when relevant.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience working as an HR Generalist in a stand‑alone role.
• Associate level CIPD or beyond. Part or fully qualified at CIPD level 5.
• Up to date and operational knowledge of employment law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with colleagues at all levels in the business.
• Credible and knowledgeable across the full employee lifecycle.
• Able to lead with authority and credibility to resolve conflicts, and to gain buy‑in from colleagues where needed.
• Experience of talent mapping within the business to support staff development and succession planning.
• Able to present evidence‑based arguments and professional points of view clearly to senior leaders in the business.
• Can work in the UK and can be security cleared to SC level or above.