HR Manager

Hays; Southampton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious global brand as an HR Manager in Southampton. This full-time role involves providing both operational and strategic HR support, managing the full employee lifecycle, and working closely with management to drive positive outcomes. Ideal candidates are CIPD qualified with strong stakeholder management skills and experience in standalone HR roles.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

5% Employer Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Free On-Site Parking

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on Company Products

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR/People Manager or Business Partner.
• Extensive knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience leading HR projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and strategic HR support for the full employee lifecycle.
• Partner with management to drive people-focused outcomes.
• Manage ER case work, recruitment, and training.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

CIPD Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Your new company

My client is a prestigious global brand who employ thousands of people in many countries. They pride themselves on offering the highest quality products and support to their valued customers.

This is an exciting time to join the company as they've recently moved to a new office 4 x times the size of the previous one.

Your new role

Based in the Southampton office, you will be the standalone HR Manager for the site, reporting to a supportive, experienced HR Manager for the UK&I in their Head Office.

You will partner with management in Southampton to provide both operational and strategic HR support for the full employee lifecycle, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities. Building strong, influential relationships with key stakeholders to proactively drive people-focussed outcomes. Empower and coach managers to confidently navigate HR challenges, offering guidance and championing HR best practice.

This is a varied, generalist role that will see you work both transactionally and strategically across all areas of HR including: ER case work, recruitment, L&D / training, performance / change management, DE&I and HR operations. This opportunity will suit someone who is happy rolling up their sleeves and being proactive in solving problems and supporting colleagues.

Please note this is a full-time role that is office-based in Southampton, Monday-Friday (37.5 hours / week, typically 8.30am-5pm, but flexible on start / finish times).

What you'll need to succeed

You must be a proactive, solutions-orientated person who is CIPD qualified with proven experience as an HR / People Manager, Business Partner or Senior Advisor, preferably having worked in a standalone role. This position requires you to be an excellent communicator who has stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence, challenge constructively and drive decision-making at all levels.

Extensive knowledge of UK employment law and its application, being able to work autonomously / take ownership of tasks whilst effectively managing priorities and deadlines, and experience of leading HR projects to drive positive change are important. You must also be proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint.), with the ability to analyse data, create reports, and present information effectively.

What you'll get in return

The chance to join a hugely successful business and a popular global brand operating in many countries, who has moved to a larger, modern office in green surroundings in Southampton.

A generous salary between £46,000-£56,000 (DOE), annual bonus, pension 5% employee / 5% employer, EAP, free on-site parking, excellent discounts on company products and private medical insurance after 1 year of service.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call me today on 07834 975318.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion about your career.

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