HR Manager

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Group is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead a small HR team within our People & Culture function. You will provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters and help shape a positive, inclusive workplace culture across the organisation.

You'll partner with managers and senior leaders to support performance, wellbeing, engagement and organisational success, driving HR service excellence and compliance with employment law.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR Manager role.
• Strong employment law knowledge and practical HR expertise.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and motivate a small HR team.
• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters.
• Coach and support managers to confidently manage people issues.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures and practices align with employment legislation and organisational values.
• Use workforce data and insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Support People & Culture projects and help deliver our people strategy.
• Champion equality, diversity, inclusion and a positive employee experience.

Skills

People management

Employment law

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Location: On site / Erdington, Birmingham, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Corporate Services | HR
AnnualFixed salary:£ 46500.00
Salary details: Plus £1680 Car Allowance

Lead People. Drive Culture. Make a Difference

We're looking for an experienced and proactive HR Manager to join our People & Culture team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a small HR team, provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters, and help shape a positive, inclusive workplace culture across the organisation.

You'll play a key role in delivering an excellent HR service, partnering with managers and senior leaders to support performance, wellbeing, engagement and organisational success.

What you'll be doing

• Leading, developing and motivating a small HR team.
• Providing expert advice on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence and organisational change cases.
• Coaching and supporting managers to confidently manage people issues.
• Ensuring HR policies, procedures and practices align with employment legislation and organisational values.
• Using workforce data and insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Supporting People & Culture projects and helping deliver our people strategy.
• Championing equality, diversity, inclusion and a positive employee experience.

About you

You'll be a confident HR professional with strong employment law knowledge, experience leading teams, and a proven ability to handle complex and sensitive people matters. You'll be comfortable influencing at all levels and balancing operational delivery with strategic thinking.

You'll bring:

• Experience in an HR Manager role
• Experience managing and developing HR teams.
• Strong employment law knowledge and practical HR expertise.
• Experience advising managers and senior leaders on high-risk and sensitive people matters.
• Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience within social housing, public sector or another regulated environment would be an advantage.

At Trident Group, You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference to both our colleagues and the communities we serve. You'll join a supportive People & Culture team committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are proud to be an inclusive employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be their authentic selves. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and employment journey.

To help us review applications efficiently, we use an AI assistant to score CVs based on how closely they align with the role. Don't worry, though, every shortlisted profile is fully reviewed, and all final hiring decisions are made entirely by our friendly team of real people!