HR Manager Carlisle 3

Orian Solutions Ltd; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eye testing

Cycle to work

Employee Referral Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme

Employer pension up to 5%

Job summary

Orian Solutions Ltd in Carlisle is seeking an experienced HR Manager to implement a people strategy, lead a dedicated HR team and guide all aspects of people management across multiple sites. The role offers hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office and a permanent, either full-time or part-time contract.

The ideal candidate will drive culture, support wellbeing and engagement, and partner with managers on workforce planning, talent development and change initiatives.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 (essential) and ideally Level 7
• HR management experience within a large organisation
• Hands-on recruitment and employee relations experience
• Strong employment law knowledge including TUPE, discipline, capability and grievance
• Experience leading HR teams and coaching others
• Change management and organisational development

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive, engaging and high-retention work environment
• Partner with managers on workforce planning, talent management and succession planning
• Identify training needs to support employee development and organisational goals
• Ensure the effectiveness of the recruitment and selection process
• Continuously evaluate the total rewards package to ensure competitiveness
• Manage the HR budget with support from the Head of People & Safety
• Collaborate with the L&D Lead to design and deliver impactful training programmes
• Support HR Advisors through TUPE processes and employee relations matters
• Lead HR-related projects and policy development initiatives
• Review and develop contracts, policies and procedures in line with legislation
• Provide people analytics and insights to the Senior Leadership Team
• Coach and mentor HR team members, supporting skill development and resilience
• Ensure safeguarding, GDPR compliance and robust right-to-work processes
• Promote continuous improvement across HR operations
• Support wellbeing, DEI and engagement initiatives
• Analyse people data to evaluate and strengthen DEI outcomes
• Early finish on a Friday
• Up to 5% employer pension contribution
• Eye testing
• Cycle to work
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
• Employee Lifestyle Benefits including supermarket and high street discounts and lots more…

Skills

CIPD Level 5

CIPD Level 7

HR management

Recruitment

Employee relations

TUPE knowledge

Employment law

Change management

Organisational development

Pay & grading

IT & reporting

Project management

Communication skills

Driving licence

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Step into a pivotal HR Manager role where you’ll drive culture, shape people strategy and lead a dedicated HR team in a growing organisation committed to employee wellbeing, engagement and continuous improvement.

HR Manager

Carlisle, CA3 8SY

• Full-time or Part-time
• Permanent
• Hybrid – 2 days per week in office

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Our client is a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality services across multiple sites. With a strong commitment to colleagues, customers and their wider community, they pride themselves on fostering a safe, supportive and inclusive workplace.

The Role

Our client is seeking an experiencedHR Managerto implement their HR Strategy, lead a high-performing HR team and provide expert guidance across all areas of people management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster a positive, engaging and high-retention work environment
• Partner with managers on workforce planning, talent management and succession planning
• Identify training needs to support employee development and organisational goals
• Ensure the effectiveness of the recruitment and selection process
• Continuously evaluate the total rewards package to ensure competitiveness
• Manage the HR budget with support from the Head of People & Safety
• Collaborate with the L&D Lead to design and deliver impactful training programmes
• Support HR Advisors through TUPE processes and employee relations matters
• Lead HR-related projects and policy development initiatives
• Review and develop contracts, policies and procedures in line with legislation
• Provide people analytics and insights to the Senior Leadership Team
• Coach and mentor HR team members, supporting skill development and resilience
• Ensure safeguarding, GDPR compliance and robust right-to-work processes
• Promote continuous improvement across HR operations
• Support wellbeing, DE&I and engagement initiatives
• Analyse people data to evaluate and strengthen DE&I outcomes
• Early finish on a Friday
• Up to 5% employer pension contribution
• Eye testing
• Cycle to work
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
• Employee Lifestyle Benefits including supermarket and high street discounts and lots more…

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a confident and forward-thinking HR professional with strong leadership capabilities, a passion for people development and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be skilled at handling complex HR issues with professionalism and clarity. About you:

• CIPD Level 5 (essential) and ideally Level 7
• HR management experience within a large organisation
• Hands-on experience in recruitment and employee relations
• Strong employment law knowledge including TUPE, discipline, capability and grievance
• Experience leading HR teams and coaching others
• Success in change management and organisational development
• Ability to translate strategy into operational delivery
• Knowledge of pay, grading and remuneration frameworks
• Strong IT, reporting and project management skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing abilities
• Ability to prioritise, multitask and work well under pressure
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel between sites

Other suitable skills and experience include HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor, People Manager, Employee Relations Manager, Head of HR, Talent Manager, HR Operations Manager, Organisational Development Manager, Recruitment Manager, People Partner

Step into a pivotal HR Manager role where you’ll drive culture, shape people strategy and lead a dedicated HR team in a growing organisation committed [...]