HR Manager

TSSA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent trade union in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead its HR team. The ideal candidate will have a background in HR generalist functions and change management, with a strong knowledge of UK employment law. This role involves overseeing HR practices for 45-50 staff and developing an inclusive workplace environment. The position offers a competitive salary, generous leave days, and comprehensive benefits. Apply by 9am on 9th February 2026 to join a supportive and diverse organization.

Benefits

Salary of £60,541 rising to £68,122

32 leave days plus Bank Holidays

Generous defined benefit pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Wellbeing provisions and flexible working practices

Qualifications

• Significant HR generalist and change management experience.
• Experience at a senior HR level and working with leadership teams.
• Experience working with trade unions or democratic organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR function, supporting 45-50 staff across the UK and Ireland.
• Oversee strategic employee-related issues like job design and recruitment.
• Model best employment practices and create an inclusive environment.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Change management

Knowledge of UK employment law

Proactive & solutions-focused

Organizational skills

Experience with trade unions

Job description

A rare chance to lead a HR team in an influential trade union where your work will have immediate, visible impact.

TSSA is a trade union representing workers in transport and travel. Our mission is to achieve a fair and flourishing work environment for our members across the transport and travel industries, winning influence and respect, with a high level of loyalty and activism. We support our members in building bigger and stronger workplaces with employees that are respected and have agency to challenge and create impactful change.

We are seeking a highly experienced and driven HR Manager to play a key role in the development and delivery of HR. You will help us to model the best employment practices and create an inclusive, supportive working environment where our colleagues can thrive in line with TSSA’s mission and values.

Working closely with the General Secretary and management team, you will lead a small generalist HR function. You will oversee the all‑round HR provision supporting 45-50 staff working across the UK and Ireland, taking responsibility for strategic employee related issues including job design, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and development. As part of the management team you will lead on overall HR strategy.

The ideal candidate for this role will have significant HR generalist and change management experience as well as excellent knowledge of UK employment law and best practices. You will have worked at a senior HR level and be confident working with committees, leadership teams and boards.

To succeed in this role, you will have experience of working with trade unions, membership bodies or other democratic organisations. You will understand collective bargaining and the vital role of trade union representatives. This is also a handson role, so we are looking for someone proactive, solutions‑focused, highly organised and comfortable working across both strategic and operational issues.

If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please read the full job description and apply.

What TSSA offers

In addition to a challenging yet rewarding position, the HR Manager role at TSSA offers a highly competitive and generous remuneration package including:

• Salary of £60,541 rising incrementally to £68,122 in line with our pay and grading structure (plus London weighting of £5,928)
• 32 leave days plus Bank Holidays
• Generous defined benefit pension scheme
• A suite of family friendly policies and generous parental leave provisions
• Wellbeing provisions and flexible working practices

TSSA is an equal opportunities employer striving to maintain and grow our diverse workplace community. We are a family friendly employer and proactively support staff with disabilities and who are neurodiverse.

Apply

To apply for the role please send a CV and cover letter explaining why you are interested in being TSSA’s new HR Manager and why you are suitable for the role. Please ensure you use the job description and person specification to explain your suitability. Additionally we ask all applicants to complete the Equality Monitoring Form.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications: 9am on 9th February 2026

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