HR Manager

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in the UK is seeking a motivated HR Manager to lead a small team and enhance HR services. The successful candidate will drive improvements in recruitment and engagement, manage HR operations, and support change initiatives. This role requires a strong HR generalist background, excellent communication skills, and a CIPD qualification or equivalent experience. Join a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a small HR team (2–3 people).
• A strong HR generalist background with hands-on experience delivering across the full employee lifecycle.
• Excellent understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
• Confidence to operate independently in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small HR team, ensuring high-quality delivery of HR services.
• Support and coach managers on employee relations.
• Drive improvements in recruitment, performance, and engagement processes.
• Lead change initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Oversee training, development, and wellbeing programmes.

Skills

Strong influencing skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Are you ready to take your HR career to the next level?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation as a HR Manager.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for driving change, developing people, and shaping culture, this role offers the perfect platform to make a real impact. You’ll have the autonomy to lead, influence and embed meaningful initiatives that improve both business performance and employee experience.

Working closely with the HR Leader, you’ll lead a small team, manage HR operations, and play a key role in driving transformation across the organisation.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage a small HR team, ensuring high-quality delivery of HR services and day-to-day operations.
• Support and coach managers on all aspects of employee relations, helping to build capability and confidence across the business.
• Drive improvements in recruitment, performance, and engagement processes.
• Lead change initiatives and continuous improvement projects that strengthen culture and operational performance.
• Oversee training, development, and wellbeing programmes to enhance employee potential and retention.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are consistently applied and aligned with best practice.

What You Will Bring

• Proven experience managing a small HR team (2–3 people).
• A strong HR generalist background with hands‑on experience delivering across the full employee lifecycle.
• CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Excellent understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong influencing, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Confidence to operate independently and effectively in a dynamic, changing environment.

The Opportunity

This is a genuine opportunity to step into a senior, visible HR role where you can shape culture, lead people, and implement initiatives that make a lasting difference.

You’ll be joining a supportive business that values ideas, collaboration and accountability — not red tape.

Interested?

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to advance your career as a HR Manager.

Apply today and take the next step towards leading real change in an organisation that values people as much as performance.