HR Manager

WendyB Ltd; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK HR consultancy is seeking an HR Manager - Employee Relations Specialist based in Farnborough. The role requires strong experience in managing complex Employee Relations cases and a comprehensive knowledge of UK Employment Law. You will support multiple sites and a variety of managers. The ideal candidate will have a track record in fast-paced environments such as hospitality and retail, alongside a CIPD Level 5+ qualification. The package includes a salary of £55,000 - £65,000, bonus, and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous holiday

Pension

Progression opportunities

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven HR Manager level experience with strong ER expertise.
• Expert knowledge of UK Employment Law.
• Multi-site background in hospitality, retail, catering, contracts or QSR.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex ER cases independently from start to outcome.
• Provide accurate and confident UK Employment Law advice.
• Support multi-site managers with varying HR capability.
• Lead on disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance processes.
• Support organisational change programmes.
• Ensure consistent HR practice across all sites.

Skills

Employee Relations expertise

UK Employment Law knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 5+

Job description

HR Manager - Employee Relations Specialist

Farnborough | £55,000 - £65,000 + Bonus | Multi‑Site | CIPD5+ ideal | Generous holiday | Hybrid | PHI | Pension | Progression

We are recruiting an experienced HR Manager with strong, hands‑on experience of complex Employee Relations (ER) and expert knowledge of UK Employment Law. This role requires someone who can manage ER cases end-to-end independently, providing clear, accurate and commercially focused HR advice. The HR Manager will support multiple sites and a wide range of leaders with differing levels of HR knowledge. Candidates must have experience working in fast‑paced, multi‑site environments such as hospitality, retail, catering, contract services, or fast‑food/QSR head office.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex ER cases independently from start to outcome
• Provide accurate and confident UK Employment Law advice
• Support multi‑site managers with varying HR capability
• Lead on disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance processes
• Support organisational change programmes
• Ensure consistent HR practice across all sites

Requirements

• Proven HR Manager level experience with strong ER expertise
• Expert knowledge of UK Employment Law
• Multi‑site background in hospitality, retail, catering, contracts or QSR
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• CIPD Level 5+ preferred

Benefits

• Salary £55,000 - £65,000
• Bonus scheme
• High‑impact role supporting a diverse leadership group

To apply, please submit your CV today