HR Manager

Sterling Recruitment Solutions; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is looking for an experienced HR Partner to collaborate with business leaders on strategic and operational HR initiatives. This role focuses on employee relations, workforce planning, and ensuring compliance with UK employment law. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in managing complex HR cases and driving employee engagement through effective strategies. The position requires excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to HR challenges.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex employee relations cases.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law.
• Capability to analyze HR metrics and use insights to drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers on workforce planning and performance management.
• Manage disciplinary and grievance processes to ensure compliance.
• Support talent management initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Ensure HR policies comply with UK law and are effectively communicated.

Skills

Employee relations expertise

Workforce planning

Performance management

Strong communication skills

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

Act as a trusted advisor to managers and senior leaders, providing guidance on workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and organisational design.

Manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and redundancy processes, ensuring fairness, compliance, and minimal business disruption.

Support succession planning, talent mapping, and development initiatives to ensure the business has the right people in the right roles.

Partner with hiring managers to attract, select, and onboard high‑performing talent aligned with company values and goals.

Lead and support change initiatives, such as restructures, cultural development, and engagement programmes.

Ensure company policies are up to date and compliant with UK employment law. Provide consistent interpretation and communication across the business.

Identify capability gaps and coordinate training programmes that drive employee growth and performance.

Use HR metrics and insights (turnover, absence, engagement) to influence decisions and measure progress