HR Manager

LJ Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth global technology company is seeking an experienced HR Manager to support its expansion in the UK. Based in Manchester, this role offers a unique chance to shape the local HR function amidst rapid growth, focusing on recruitment, compliance, and employee engagement, while contributing significantly to performance management and people strategy.

Benefits

Flexible company pension scheme

Life assurance and health benefit package

Cycle to Work Scheme

24/7 online GP and mental wellbeing support

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Employee referral programme

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent qualification in Human Resources or People Management.
• Strong HR generalist background with excellent knowledge of UK employment law.
• Proven success in recruitment, onboarding, and delivering excellent candidate experiences.
• Comfortable working with HR systems and using data to inform decisions.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and lead.
• Experience in writing strategic HR documents and business cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead all recruitment activity within the UK, in coordination with the international recruitment team.
• Develop and execute a people strategy aligned with the company's long-term UK growth plan.
• Implement and manage a performance appraisal system to encourage high performance.
• Localise and maintain HR policies in compliance with UK regulations and group standards.
• Produce insightful HR reporting and analytics for senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK employment legislation.
• Support and coach line managers on people management practices, including formal HR procedures.
• Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives.

Skills

CIPD Level 5

UK employment law knowledge

Recruitment experience

HR systems proficiency

Strategic HR writing

People management coaching

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Education

Qualification in Human Resources or People Management

Job description

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HR Manager - High-Growth Global Technology Company (Manchester)
Location: Salford Quays, Manchester
Salary: £40,000-£50,000 per annum + benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

A high-growth international technology company is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to support the expansion of its UK operations. With a strong global presence spanning over 25 years and operations in more than 25 countries, the company is known for delivering cutting-edge Internet of Things (IoT) solutions across a wide range of industries.

This is a newly created role, based in a modern office in Manchester, offering a unique opportunity to shape the local HR function from the ground up. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the UK business as it scales from a small team to over 70 employees within the next three years.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead all recruitment activity within the UK, in coordination with the international recruitment team.

Develop and execute a people strategy aligned with the company's long-term UK growth plan.

Implement and manage a performance appraisal system to encourage high performance.

Localise and maintain HR policies in compliance with UK regulations and group standards.

Produce insightful HR reporting and analytics for senior leadership.

Ensure compliance with all relevant UK employment legislation.

Support and coach line managers on people management practices, including formal HR procedures.

Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives to help build a motivated and high-performing workforce.

Contribute to a range of HR and operational tasks as part of a fast-paced, scale-up environment.

Candidate Profile:

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent qualification in Human Resources or People Management.

Strong HR generalist background with excellent knowledge of UK employment law.

Proven success in recruitment, onboarding, and delivering excellent candidate experiences.

Comfortable working with HR systems and using data to inform decisions.

Confident communicator with the ability to influence and lead.

Experience in writing strategic HR documents and business cases.

High levels of integrity, sound judgement, and a calm approach under pressure.

Experience establishing an apprenticeship programme is advantageous but not essential.

What's on Offer:

Flexible company pension scheme

Life assurance and health benefit package

Cycle to Work Scheme

24/7 online GP and mental wellbeing support

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Employee referral programme

This role is ideal for an ambitious HR professional ready to make a real impact in a growing UK business backed by a successful international organisation.