HR Manager

Medlock Partners Ltd; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Manager to provide strategic and operational HR support. The role involves offering HR advice, managing employee relations, and overseeing various HR processes. Ideal candidates will have strong employee relations experience and knowledge of UK employment law. The position offers a competitive salary up to £51k, benefits including private healthcare, and a hybrid working culture.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Proven HR generalist experience, ideally within a professional services environment.
• At least one year of experience at HR Manager level.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice on employment law, policy, and best practice.
• Manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Lead payroll coordination and benefits administration.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Employee relations

Change management

UK employment law knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleHR

Job description

HR Manager

Hybrid - 2 days a week in the office

Based in either Manchester, Newcastle, or Harrogate

Permanent

Salary up to £51k plus benefits

Medlock Partners are supporting a leading national professional services firm in seeking an experienced HR Manager to join its established HR team. This is a generalist role providing both strategic and operational HR support across multiple offices, working closely with business leaders and employees to deliver a high-quality, proactive HR service.

The Role

• Provide day-to-day HR advice on employment law, policy, and best practice
• Manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary and grievance processes
• Support performance, salary review, and promotion cycles
• Oversee induction, probation, and absence management processes
• Lead payroll coordination and benefits administration
• Support recruitment in collaboration with the Talent Acquisition Manager
• Maintain and develop HR policies and systems (currently PeopleHR)
• Deliver HR projects to enhance engagement, culture, and retention

About You

• Proven HR generalist experience, ideally within a professional services environment
• At least one year of experience at HR Manager level
• Strong employee relations and change management experience
• A solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience managing TUPE processes (in and out)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• CIPD qualification (fully or part-qualified) or equivalent experience
• Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office tools

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including private healthcare, life assurance, and critical illness cover
• Hybrid working and supportive, inclusive culture
• Opportunities to lead projects and shape HR initiatives

If you are interested in this HR Manager position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities.