HR Manager

Fastispeed Ltd; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate organization in Walsall seeks an HR Manager to oversee HR operations and ensure compliance with UK employment law. The successful candidate must have proven experience in an HR Manager or equivalent senior HR role and a strong understanding of HR best practices. Responsibilities include leadership in HR policies, employee relations management, and strategic alignment with business goals. This position offers a full-time contract with competitive salary dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or equivalent senior HR role.
• Ability to provide professional references including HR/line manager.
• Experience supporting SMEs or multi-site operations desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations and deliver a professional HR service.
• Develop and implement HR policies in compliance with UK law.
• Work with senior leadership to align HR activity with business priorities.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of UK employment law

High levels of integrity

Discretion and professionalism

Education

CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above preferred)

Job description

Job Advert: HR Manager (Walsall)

Company: Fastispeed Ltd (Corporate Office)

Location: Walsall, West Midlands

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Start date: ASAP (subject to pre‑employment checks)

Probation: 6‑month probation period, subject to review

About Fastispeed Ltd

Fastispeed Ltd is a corporate organisation committed to high standards of professionalism, compliance, and employee wellbeing. We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead and strengthen our HR function, ensuring robust people practices, lawful processes, and consistent support across the business.

The Role

This key leadership role is based at our Walsall corporate office and is responsible for managing core HR operations, ensuring legal compliance, and providing expert advice to senior management and staff.

Mandatory requirement: Applicants must have previously worked in an HR Manager capacity (or equivalent senior HR lead role) and must be able to evidence this through verifiable employment history and references.

Key Responsibilities

HR Leadership & Operations

• Lead day‑to‑day HR operations, delivering a professional and responsive HR service.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures aligned with UK employment law and best practice.
• Provide guidance to managers on employee relations matters (performance, capability, absence, conduct, grievance, and disciplinary).
• Support recruitment and selection processes, ensuring compliant pre‑employment checks.
• Oversee onboarding, probation reviews, staff records, HR documentation, and contract management.

Compliance & Employee Relations

• Ensure ongoing compliance with UK employment legislation and GDPR requirements.
• Maintain accurate, confidential HR records and reports.
• Support staff wellbeing and contribute to a positive, professional workplace culture.

Strategic HR Support

• Work with senior leadership to align HR activity with business priorities.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement practical solutions to strengthen HR systems and performance.

Mandatory Requirements

• Proven experience acting as an HR Manager (or equivalent senior HR lead role).
• All qualifications and experience must be fully verifiable (certificates and employment history).
• Ability to provide:
  • Professional references (including at least one recent HR/line manager reference)
  • One character reference
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• High levels of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.

Desirable

• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above preferred).
• Experience supporting SMEs or multi‑site operations.
• Experience implementing HR systems and improving HR processes.

Pre‑Employment Checks

All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete pre‑employment checks. Qualifications, employment history, and references will be verified as part of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

• An up‑to‑date CV (including full employment history with dates)
• A supporting statement outlining your HR management experience and suitability for the role
• Confirmation that you can provide verifiable qualifications, professional references, and one character reference