HR Manager

Amey; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Car allowance

Social Impact Days

Pension

Job summary

Amey is hiring an HR Manager on a fixed-term contract (about 6 months) to lead People Operations across our Transport Infrastructure portfolio. Based in Liverpool with hybrid working, you will advise managers, support TUPE and restructures, and partner with HR Shared Services to deliver a high-quality HR service.

You will report to the People Partner, drive people plans, analyse metrics, and help shape a positive, progressive employee experience across England.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or working towards it.
• Experience delivering HR services in a similar-sized organisation.
• Understanding of HR operating models and practical application.

Responsibilities

• Support the People Partner in developing and delivering effective people plans.
• Produce key performance metrics and provide data-driven insights for action.

Skills

CIPD Level 5

HR generalist

Data analysis

Commercial awareness

Team player

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)

Job description

Your New Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a

Title: HR Manager

Requisition ID: 13219

Your New Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a People Operations Manager to join our Transport Infrastructure People Team on a Fixed Term Contract (Approx. 6 months).

In this role, you will report to the People Partner for our Strategic Highways portfolio, becoming a key driver of people excellence across the business. You’ll play a hands‑on role in supporting the People Partner and wider HR team with dynamic, people‑focused activity; providing confident, high‑quality generalist HR advice to managers and helping shape a positive, progressive people experience.

You’ll work in close collaboration with our HR Shared Services and HR Specialist teams, ensuring a seamless, proactive and high‑performing day‑to‑day HR service that supports our colleagues and strengthens our portfolio.

The role is based on 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday based at Liverpools Matchworks office two days a week. This is a full‑time, fixed term (approx. 6 months) position with regular travel across England.

We believe great work starts with trust and flexibility. We support hybrid, part‑time and flexible working patterns, empowering our people to balance their work and personal lives. With offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working arrangements that work for you.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Supporting the People Partner in developing and delivering effective people plans.
• Producing key performance metrics, identifying trends, and providing insight from data, working with the HRBP/unit lead to take action that improves performance.
• Supporting proactive workforce planning, ensuring solutions are in place for skills gaps, talent attraction, resource mix and talent pipeline strategy.
• Collaborating with the wider HR team to enhance services, improve efficiency, and support continuous improvement.
• Working closely with Recruitment, L&D, and Reward to embed fit‑for‑purpose initiatives, providing insight on the impact within specific business areas and ensuring projects/programmes are fully delivered.
• Overseeing the application of Amey policies and practices, championing consistency and supporting line managers to implement them effectively.
• Supporting TUPE activity, including due diligence, consultation and employee engagement.
• Supporting and project‑managing business restructures, including employee communications, consultation, timelines and cost management.
• Delivering people management training within business units and facilitating focus group sessions where required.
• Supporting mobilisations, demobilisations and restructures alongside HR Managers as part of organisational change activities.

We Want To Hear From You If You Are

• CIPD qualified to Level 5 (or working towards it) and keen to continue developing your expertise.
• An experienced People Professional from a similar‑sized organisation and sector, bringing a strong blend of HR service delivery experience.
• Knowledgeable in HR service delivery, with a solid understanding of the operating model, how it works in practice and how to make it even better.
• Able to confidently apply legal knowledge in real‑world situations, translating complexity into practical, actionable solutions.
• Commercially minded, with an appreciation of the challenges faced within our sector and by our clients.
• A positive and flexible team player who thrives on collaboration, problem‑solving, and making a meaningful impact.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Why join Amey

At Amey, we work on long‑term stable contracts so you can plan a long‑term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions
• Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible working - We offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid, part‑time and flexible working patterns. With our network of offices across the UK, we are open to discussing working options that match your needs, with the flexibility to change how you work as your life evolves
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
• Company Car or car allowance to support travel

About Amey

We are a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.