HR Manager

collaborate recruitment; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Free on-site parking

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

collaborate recruitment in the United Kingdom is seeking a Group HR Manager to own the HR function across the organisation. This standalone role offers autonomy to shape HR policies, processes and best practice at group level, working closely with senior leadership.

Office based, full-time with potential for a 4.5-day week. You will lead the full HR lifecycle, advising managers, managing absence, recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, payroll data, training and compliance while ensuring

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance and performance matters.
• Experience with end-to-end recruitment and onboarding.
• Ability to provide practical HR advice and challenge managers.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in standalone/autonomous HR roles is advantageous.
• CIPD Level 3 or above, or equivalent HR experience.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, engineering or related industries is beneficial.
• Experience with HRIS (e.g., PeopleHR) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers.
• Lead disciplinary, grievance and performance management processes.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, Employee Handbook and data protection docs.
• Maintain accurate confidential employee records.
• Oversee absence management and back-to-work interviews.
• Own end-to-end recruitment: job descriptions, postings, interviews, agency mgmt.
• Oversee onboarding: contracts, documentation, inductions.
• Manage leaver and offboarding processes.
• Coordinate probation review dates and actions.
• Maintain training records and arrange additional training.
• Prepare HR data for payroll (new starters, leavers, changes).
• Manage holiday administration and central calendar.
• Coordinate Workstation Risk Assessments and support HR compliance.
• Stay updated on UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Undertake other HR projects as required by leadership.

Skills

UK employment law

Employee relations

Recruitment & onboarding

Organisational skills

Autonomy in standalone role

Stakeholder management

HR advisory

Commercial HR practice

HRIS experience (PeopleHR)

Education

CIPD Level 3 or above

Tools

PeopleHR

Job description

HR MANAGER JOB SUMMARY:

We are working with a well-established business who operates across the construction products and services sector, supporting customers across a range of commercial and construction projects. As the business continues to grow, they are looking for an experienced HR Manager to take full ownership of the HR function across the organisation. This is a standalone HR role, giving you the opportunity to shape HR policies, processes and best practice across the Group, while working closely with senior leadership.

THE HR MANAGER:

As Group HR Manager, you will be responsible for the full HR lifecycle, providing practical and commercially focused HR support to managers and employees across the business. You will manage day-to-day HR operations while also taking ownership of HR policies, employee relations, recruitment, compliance, training and development. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Manager or HR Advisor looking for a role where they can make a real impact and the autonomy to develop the HR function.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers across the business.
• Lead and manage disciplinary, grievance and performance management processes, ensuring procedures are handled fairly, consistently and in line with employment legislation.
• Develop, review and maintain HR policies, procedures, the Employee Handbook and data protection documentation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Manage absence and attendance, including absence monitoring and back-to-work interviews.
• Take ownership of the end-to-end recruitment process, including job descriptions, advertising, agency management, interview coordination and supporting managers with selection decisions.
• Oversee new starter and onboarding processes, including contracts, employment documentation and inductions.
• Manage leaver and offboarding processes, ensuring all relevant documentation and records are completed.
• Coordinate the probation review process, ensuring managers are aware of key dates and required actions.
• Maintain accurate training records and certification, identifying and arranging additional training where required.
• Prepare and collate relevant HR information for payroll, including new starters, leavers, pay changes and absence information.
• Manage holiday administration and maintain an accurate central holiday calendar.
• Coordinate annual Workstation Risk Assessments and support wider HR compliance activity.
• Keep up to date with changes in UK employment law and HR best practice, ensuring policies and processes remain compliant.
• Support the continued development of a positive, professional and productive workplace culture.
• Undertake other HR-related projects and responsibilities as required by the senior leadership team.

About You

You will be an experienced HR professional who is comfortable working independently and taking ownership of a broad HR remit.

We are looking for:

• Proven experience working as an HR Manager, HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or similar.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance and performance matters.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment and onboarding.
• The confidence to provide practical HR advice and challenge managers where appropriate.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience working independently within a standalone or autonomous HR role would be highly advantageous.
• CIPD Level 3 or above, or equivalent HR experience.
• Experience within construction, manufacturing, engineering or a related industry would be beneficial.
• Experience using PeopleHR or a similar HRIS would be advantageous.
• A professional, approachable and commercially minded style, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of an organisation.
• This is an Office based position, working full time hours Monday to Friday. Our client may consider someone on a 4.5 day working week.

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience (Up to £45k)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Discretionary Annual bonus
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Free on-site parking

If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a standalone Group HR Manager position where you can take ownership, influence senior stakeholders and shape HR strategy and processes, we would love to hear from you.