HR Manager

Sterling Recruitment Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced HR Partner to deliver strategic and operational HR support. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, manage complex employee relations, and support talent development initiatives. This role emphasizes compliance with UK employment law and the importance of employee engagement and business performance. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Experienced in HR practices and strategies.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law.
• Ability to manage complex employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and senior leaders.
• Manage complex employee relations cases fairly and compliantly.
• Support talent planning and development initiatives.
• Partner with hiring managers for recruitment and onboarding.
• Lead change initiatives and ensure cultural development.
• Ensure HR policies are compliant and up to date.
• Coordinate training programmes for employee growth.
• Use HR metrics to influence decisions.

Skills

Employee relations management

Workforce planning

Performance management

Organisational design

Talent development

Change management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Partner to work closely with business leaders to deliver the full spectrum of people strategies and solutions. This role combines strategic partnership with hands-on operational HR support, ensuring our people practices enable business performance, employee engagement, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Partnering:
  Act as a trusted advisor to managers and senior leaders, providing guidance on workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and organisational design.
• Employee Relations:
  Manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and redundancy processes, ensuring fairness, compliance, and minimal business disruption.
• Talent & Performance:
  Support succession planning, talent mapping, and development initiatives to ensure the business has the right people in the right roles.
• Recruitment & Onboarding:
  Partner with hiring managers to attract, select, and onboard high-performing talent aligned with company values and goals.
• Change Management:
  Lead and support change initiatives, such as restructures, cultural development, and engagement programmes.
• HR Policy & Compliance:
  Ensure company policies are up to date and compliant with UK employment law. Provide consistent interpretation and communication across the business.
• Learning & Development:
  Identify capability gaps and coordinate training programmes that drive employee growth and performance.
• Data & Reporting:
  Use HR metrics and insights (turnover, absence, engagement) to influence decisions and measure progress.