HR Manager

Michael Page; Wales; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced HR Manager in the United Kingdom to support operations through compliance and employee engagement. The role focuses on managing employee relations, updating HR policies, and fostering a positive workplace culture. Candidates should have strong HR knowledge, leadership skills, and relevant qualifications. The salary is up to £40,000 with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Opportunity to work for a global business

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing employee relations cases.
• Excellent knowledge of HR best practices and employment law.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Forecast headcount and reduce turnover and absence.
• Focus on talent development and performance management.
• Support HR initiatives including pay reviews and employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Conflict resolution

Data analysis

Education

Degree-level education

CIPD qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

HR systems (e.g., Workday)

Job description

Overview

The HR Manager will advise managers and employees on recruitment, employee relations, and performance management while providing comprehensive HR support and working closely with the wider HR team to deliver a high-quality service to the business and external stakeholders.

Description

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to support operations by driving compliance, employee engagement, and workforce planning. This role plays a key part in ensuring legal and ethical compliance, rolling out updated HR policies, and managing complex employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management.

Responsibilities

• Work with departmental leaders to forecast headcount, reduce turnover and absence, and optimise flexible working arrangements to boost productivity.
• Focus on talent development through succession planning, graduate programmes, performance management, and leadership training.
• Support key HR initiatives including pay reviews, cultural change programmes, and employee engagement activities.
• Act as a trusted partner to both employees and management to shape a positive workplace culture and position the organisation as an employer of choice.

Profile

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Proven experience in a similar HR role, managing a range of employee relations cases (disciplinaries, grievances, etc.)
• Degree-level education and CIPD qualification (or equivalent)
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent knowledge of HR best practices and employment law
• Proficient in HR systems (Workday experience desirable) and confident with data analysis
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and confidentiality
• Skilled in problem-solving, conflict resolution, and building trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation
• Resilient and adaptable under pressure

Job Offer

Up to 40,000 GBP with excellent benefits and the opportunity to work for a forward-thinking, global business.