HR Manager

The Talent World; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Free On-Site Parking

Employee Discount Scheme

Ongoing Learning and Development Oppor

Job summary

The Talent World is seeking an experienced HR Manager in Wakefield to lead and develop the HR function, providing expert guidance and hands-on support across the business. You will partner with managers on employee relations, drive compliance with UK employment laws, deliver HR training and coaching, manage reporting, and lead policy updates and improvement projects.

This role offers a competitive salary circa £50k-£60k DOE plus car or car allowance, 33 days leave, pension, life insurance,

Qualifications

• HR Generalist at management level with UK experience.
• CIPD qualification.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience handling employee relations cases.
• Experience delivering HR training and coaching.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong MS Office skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Gender Pay Gap reporting.
• Experience using the Apprenticeship Levy.

Responsibilities

• Employee relations and HR support.
• Recruitment and onboarding.
• HR operations and administration.
• Absence management and wellbeing.
• Produce weekly and monthly HR reports with metrics.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and policies.
• Policy development and updates.
• Lead HR projects and continuous improvement.
• Utilise Apprenticeship Levy for training opportunities.
• Deliver HR training and coaching to managers.
• Health and safety responsibilities and record-keeping.
• Liaise with insurance providers on injury claims.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee Relations

Recruitment & Onboarding

HR Reporting & Analytics

Policy Development

Training & Coaching

UK Employment Law

Stakeholder Management

Health & Safety

Apprenticeship Levy

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire, based with travel to their other sites as required.

My client is leading organisation based in Wakefield who are looking for a proactive and experienced HR Manager to lead and develop their HR function, providing expert guidance and support across the business. This is a hands-on generalist role, responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of HR, supporting managers on employee relations matters, maintaining legal compliance, and driving continuous improvement across people processes and initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, influencing positive people practices, and making a real impact within a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Relations & HR Support
• Recruitment & Onboarding
• HR Operations & Administration
• Absence Management & Wellbeing
• Produce weekly and monthly HR reports, including employee metrics, starters, leavers and workforce updates.
• Ensure all HR activities comply with current employment legislation and company policies.
• Policy & People Initiatives
• Develop, review and update HR policies and procedures.
• Conduct annual policy reviews and implement legislative updates.
• Lead and support HR projects, initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Utilise the Apprenticeship Levy to maximise training and development opportunities across the business.
• Deliver HR-related training and coaching to managers.
• Health & Safety responsibility including maintaining records relating to workplace accidents and personal injury claims.
• Act as the primary contact for insurance providers regarding employee injury claims.
• Ensure compliance with company health and safety policies and procedures.

About You

You will be a confident and knowledgeable HR professional with strong generalist experience and a passion for supporting managers and employees alike.

Essential Requirements

• HR Generalist experience in a management level role.
• CIPD qualified.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing employee relations cases.
• Experience delivering HR training and coaching.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to create spreadsheets and use basic formulas.
• Experience of Gender Pay Gap reporting.
• Experience of utilising the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Competitive salary package paying circa £50k-£60k DOE plus company car / or car allowance.

Employee Benefits

• 33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Free On-Site Parking
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Ongoing Learning and Development Opportunities