HR Manager

JAKALA; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global strategy and analytics firm is seeking an HR Manager based in Manchester to oversee day-to-day HR operations. The ideal candidate will manage compliance and efficiency, providing guidance on performance and employee relations. Strong expertise in UK and French employment law, along with financial literacy for budgeting, is crucial. This role offers a dynamic environment and the opportunity to make impactful contributions across several countries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an HR Generalist or Manager role in an international organisation.
• Proven knowledge of UK and French employment law.
• Demonstrated experience in HR budgeting and financial data management.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support in compliance with local laws.
• Manage employee lifecycle operations and documentation.
• Prepare HR budgets and provide cost reports.

Skills

Financial literacy

Advanced Excel skills

Detail-oriented

Fluent English

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, Law

Tools

HRIS

Job description

We are JAKALA : an award-winning organization that offers world's leading brands support in the strategy, analytics, digital and technology fields.

Our mission is to create competitive advantage for our clients, with a measurable impact on the top line, through the best combined use of media, data, advanced analytics, technologies, content and customer experience design.

We are 3,500+ people in 20 countries around world, growing at a fast-pace.

We're looking for HR Manager to oversee day-to-day HR operations with a focus on compliance, efficiency, and accurate reporting across the region. The HR Manager must have strong expertise in UK and French employment law, as well as solid financial literacy to support budgeting and cost management . Serving as the primary HR contact, this position provides guidance on performance, employee relations, and policy interpretation.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations and Support

• Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and employees across the UK, Denmark, and France.
• Manage and administer the employee lifecycle (onboarding, changes, exits) in compliance with local employment laws.
• Support the implementation of HR programmes, policies, and processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity across HR systems.
• Provide input for payroll in France and the UK.
• Run and oversee performance management processes across the countries in scope and follow up on engagement plans to ensure effective implementation.

Labour Law and Compliance

• Act as the first point of contact for all employment law and compliance matters in the UK, Denmark, and France.
• Draft, review, and maintain employment contracts, policies, and templates in line with local legislation.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, health and safety regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and authorities as required.

Financial Management and Reporting

• Work closely with the HR Business Partner to prepare and manage HR budgets and forecasts.
• Run the HR budget calculation (headcount, payroll, other HR-related costs, etc.). Provide accurate monthly HR cost reports, variance analyses, and headcount tracking.
• Support salary review, workforce planning, and cost projection exercises.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy between HR and Finance data.

Employee Relations and Support

• Advise managers on employee relations cases in line with local employment law.
• Support disciplinary, grievance, and performance management processes.
• Promote a positive, compliant, and fair working environment across all locations.

Key Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, Law, or a related field is considered a strong advantage.
• 5+ years' experience in an HR Generalist, HR Manager, Compensation & Benefits (Comp & Ben), or HR Business Partner role within an international organisation.
• Proven knowledge of employment law in the UK and France; knowledge of Danish law is considered an advantage.
• Experience collaborating with the CSE under French employment law.
• Demonstrated experience in HR budgeting, cost reporting, and financial data management.

Skills and Competencies

• Financially literate, with strong ability to interpret, manage, and explain HR-related financial data.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, charts, and financial modelling.
• Detail-oriented and analytical, able to ensure data accuracy and identify key insights.
• Confident in advising managers on employment law compliance and related processes.
• Native or fluent English speaker.
• Experience with HRIS.
• Organised, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and changing environment.