HR Manager

Page Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established housing association in Manchester is seeking an HR Manager to deliver comprehensive HR support within the organisation. Responsibilities include managing employee relations, recruitment, and performance management, alongside mentoring HR staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong HR generalist experience, ideally in the housing, public, or not-for-profit sectors, and hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and the chance to make a positive impact within a mission-driven organisation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Supportive and inclusive working environment

Opportunity to make a real impact

Qualifications

• Strong generalist HR experience, ideally in housing, public, or not-for-profit sectors.
• Proven ability to manage HR casework and support managers effectively.
• Hands-on approach with confidence to work autonomously.
• Experience in line management or mentoring.
• Values-driven, collaborative, and passionate about making a positive difference.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end HR support across the organisation, focusing on employee relations, recruitment, and performance management.
• Support and coach line managers on HR processes, policies, and best practice.
• Lead on HR casework, ensuring compliance with employment legislation.
• Manage and mentor the HR Administrator, helping develop their skills.
• Contribute to culture, engagement, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Support workforce planning and organisational development projects.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Employee relations

Performance management

CIPD Level 5

Mentoring

Compliance with employment legislation

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience

Job description

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Our client is a well-established housing association dedicated to providing affordable, quality homes and supporting tenants to thrive, putting people and community at the heart of everything they do. They offer a supportive, inclusive culture with excellent benefits and real opportunities for professional growth in a mission-driven environment.

Job Description

You will:

• Deliver end-to-end HR support across the organisation, focusing on employee relations, recruitment, and performance management
• Support and coach line managers on HR processes, policies, and best practice
• Lead on HR casework, ensuring compliance with employment legislation
• Manage and mentor the HR Administrator, helping develop their skills
• Contribute to culture, engagement, and wellbeing initiatives
• Support workforce planning and organisational development projects

The Successful Applicant

The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Strong generalist HR experience, ideally in housing, public, or not-for-profit sectors
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience
• Proven ability to manage HR casework and support managers effectively
• Hands-on approach with confidence to work autonomously
• Experience in line management or mentoring
• Values-driven, collaborative, and passionate about making a positive difference

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working arrangement (typically 2-3 days in the office)
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a mission-led organisation
• Competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement

This is your chance to make an impact as an HR Manager in the public sector. Apply now to join the team in Manchester!