HR Manager

Grafton Recruitment International; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is looking for an experienced HR Manager to oversee HR operations in Stockport. The role involves advising management on employment law, managing recruitment and employee relations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have strong HR management experience and be skilled in handling ER cases. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a proactive leader in a dynamic, people-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR management at Manager/Business Partner level.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law.
• Skilled in operational planning and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR operations, advising managers on best practices.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and staff development.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and regulatory standards.

Skills

HR management experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Handling ER cases

Operational planning

Compliance knowledge

Data reporting skills

Education

CIPD Level 5/7

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced HR Manager to play a key leadership role across their organisation. This position blends strategic HR expertise with hands on operational management, supporting Directors to ensure smooth, compliant, and people focused operations. An excellent opportunity for a proactive HR leader who thrives in a varied, people centred role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead HR operations, advising managers on employment law, policies, and best practice
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and staff development
• Oversee workforce planning, staffing structures, and financial administration
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, and regulatory standards
• Produce HR and business data reports to support decision making
• Champion a positive, inclusive culture across multiple sites

Experience required:

• Strong HR management experience (HR Manager/Business Partner level)
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law
• Confident handling ER cases and supporting managers
• Skilled in operational planning, compliance, and data reporting
• Experience in healthcare, care, education, or other regulated people focused environments is highly relevant
• CIPD Level 5/7 desirableWe are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit https://www.markssattin.co.uk/privacy and https://uk.grafton-recruitment.com/en/privacy-policy-1 for our privacy policy.