HR Manager

The Lady Accountant Limited; Magherafelt; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern accountancy firm in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced HR Manager. The role involves client-facing HR support, team leadership, and providing scalable HR solutions. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years in HR, be CIPD qualified, and demonstrate strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Clear progression path to Head of HR

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' experience in HR.
• Skilled in designing HR frameworks and templates.
• Hands-on leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Design and launch a client-facing HR subscription service.
• Act as the main HR contact for clients.
• Lead and develop the payroll team.

Skills

HR consultancy experience

Client relationship management

HR compliance knowledge

Leadership skills

Education

CIPD qualified

Job description

Overview

HR Manager — Location: Magherafelt (4 days office-based, 1 day from home). Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Sign-On Bonus.

About Us

The Lady Accountant is a modern accountancy firm dedicated to delivering expert financial services with a personal touch. We are growing rapidly and expanding our service offering beyond accountancy to provide clients with a trusted, end-to-end business support solution.

The Role

This is a dynamic and outward-facing role, combining client delivery, business development, and team leadership. You will play a key part in shaping how we deliver HR services both internally and externally, with the freedom to create scalable, modern HR solutions for SMEs and professional services clients.

Responsibilities

• Design and launch a client-facing HR subscription service, including template packs, processes, and toolkits.
• Act as the main HR contact for clients, providing advice, guidance, and practical solutions on a full range of HR issues.
• Build strong relationships with existing and new clients, supporting business development and onboarding.
• Create and maintain HR resources and templates that can be adapted across multiple client engagements.
• Lead and develop the payroll team, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll delivery.
• Manage internal HR operations for The Lady Accountant, ensuring compliance and best practice.
• Partner with leadership to identify opportunities for growth and continuous improvement in HR services.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in delivering HR consultancy or client-facing HR support – with at least 4 years’ experience in HR
• Commercially aware, confident in developing service offerings and building client relationships.
• Skilled in designing HR frameworks, templates, and subscription-based models.
• Strong in payroll and HR compliance, ideally with SME or professional services exposure and a background in payroll
• A natural leader, able to inspire a team while being hands-on when needed.
• CIPD qualified

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000 plus sign-on bonus.
• Clear progression path to Head of HR as the team builds.
• Hybrid working: 4 days in the office (Magherafelt) and 1 day from home.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Free on-site parking.
• A collaborative and supportive culture, where innovation and professional growth are valued.
• The chance to shape and lead a new service line within a growing, ambitious firm.

Equal Opportunities

The Lady Accountant is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and clients. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.