HR Manager

Sterling Recruitment Solutions; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A human resources consultancy is seeking an experienced HR Partner to advise leaders and manage employee relations in Willenhall, England. You'll combine strategic oversight with hands-on support, ensuring effective workforce planning, compliance with UK laws, and talent development. This role involves managing complex employee issues, driving change initiatives, and enhancing company policies. Applicants should have proven HR experience with a focus on engagement and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR partner with a strategic approach.
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Ability to support succession planning and talent development.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers on workforce planning and performance management.
• Manage employee relations cases fairly and compliantly.
• Lead change initiatives to drive company culture.

Skills

Business partnering

Employee relations

Performance management

Recruitment

Change management

Learning and development

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.