HR Manager

Ashley Kate HR & Finance; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in Sheffield is seeking an experienced HR Manager to drive change and shape their HR function. This hybrid role involves reviewing HR processes, advising leadership, and ensuring compliance across the business. The ideal candidate will hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification and have a strong track record in change management and employee relations. This position offers a competitive salary of circa £50,000 and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience of driving change and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Ability to operate in a standalone HR role with operational and strategic responsibilities.
• Personable and pragmatic approach to building a people-first culture.

Responsibilities

• Review HR processes and policies to identify efficiencies.
• Advise MD and shareholders on all HR matters.
• Support managers and staff with employee relations and performance.
• Ensure compliance of HR practices with business goals.
• Lead HR Strategy moving forwards.

Skills

Change management

Employee relations

Performance management

Engagement strategies

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Overview

HR Manager - Sheffield - Hybrid working

Full time / Circa 50k / Generous benefits

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Manager to join a well-established organisation operating across South Yorkshire. With around 100 employees and offices in Sheffield, Rotherham, and Barnsley, this is a truly pivotal standalone role where you will shape the HR function and drive forward change.

After several years of stability, the business is ready to take a fresh look at its people strategy. The incoming HR Manager will be instrumental in reviewing current practices, implementing improvements, and supporting the leadership team to develop a modern, forward-thinking approach to HR.

The role

You'll be both hands-on and strategic - responsible for day-to-day HR operations while also leading longer-term planning and transformation. This includes:

• Reviewing all HR processes, policies, and systems to identify efficiencies and improvements.
• Acting as the key point of contact for all HR matters, advising the MD and shareholders.
• Supporting managers and staff across all three sites with employee relations, performance, and engagement.
• Ensuring HR practices remain compliant, consistent, and aligned with business goals.
• Leading on HR Strategy moving forwards.

About you

We\'re looking for someone who:

• Is confident operating in a standalone HR role with a mix of operational and strategic responsibilities.
• Has proven experience of driving change and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Is approachable, pragmatic, and passionate about building a people-first culture.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified.

This is a fantastic opportunity to drive change and make a real impact to a great organisation. Interested? Get in touch!

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