HR Manager

KPI RECRUITING LTD; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK recruitment firm is seeking an experienced HR Manager to provide expert guidance on compliance with UK employment law and to support business goals. The candidate must be CIPD Level 5 qualified, with strong experience in employee relations and a proactive approach to shaping workplace culture. Key responsibilities include managing recruitment processes and designing HR policies. This role is essential for enhancing employee engagement and ensuring consistent HR practices.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent.
• Strong employee relations experience with a track record of managing the full employee lifecycle.
• Proficient in HR systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance to ensure compliance with UK employment law.
• Handle complex employee relations matters fairly and consistently.
• Lead recruitment and selection processes.
• Design and implement HR policies to improve engagement.
• Produce monthly HR metrics reports with analysis.

Skills

Employee relations experience

Knowledge of UK employment legislation

Coaching and developing others

Organisational skills

Attention-to-detail

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

HR Manager

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Hours: Monday to Friday, four days per week or full time

Salary: Dependent on experience

The role

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to join our client's growing business. This is a key role, providing expert advice to managers and employees, ensuring compliance with UK employment law, and driving people-focused initiatives that support wider business goals.

The successful candidate will be CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent), with strong employee relations experience, proven knowledge of UK employment legislation, and a track record of managing the full employee lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to delivering high standards, improving processes, and shaping a positive workplace culture.

Main duties

• Provide clear HR guidance to managers and employees, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and company policies
• Handle complex employee relations matters such as disciplinary, grievance, absence, redundancy, and retirement fairly and consistently
• Use HR expertise and business insight to support sound, evidence-based decisions
• Lead recruitment and selection from role design and advertising through to onboarding, induction, and probation reviews
• Advise managers on contracts, terms, and conditions while promoting consistency and compliance
• Design, update, and implement HR policies to improve performance, engagement, and organisational effectiveness
• Track retention and turnover, introducing initiatives to boost engagement and reduce attrition
• Produce monthly reports on HR metrics (absence, turnover, recruitment, training) with analysis
• Coach and develop HR team members, building their capability and confidence for future progression
• Lead HR projects supporting organisational change, engagement, diversity, and inclusion
• Contribute to reward and benefits planning in collaboration with stakeholders
• Build trusted relationships with managers, employees, and external partners
• Act as main contact for regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with employment, H&S, and data protection requirements

About you

• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
• Strong organisational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills
• Commercially minded, aligning HR practice with business priorities
• Knowledge of UK employment law, with proven practical application
• Experienced in coaching, training, and developing others
• Proficient in HR systems and processes
• Collaborative team player with a positive, proactive approach

Interested? Call Meg on 01782 712230 or email [e-mail]

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