HR Manager - Contact Solar - Hybrid - Chorley, UK

EDF; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar solutions provider in Chorley is seeking an HR Manager to oversee all aspects of the HR function. This hybrid role will focus on managing employee life cycle, developing HR policies, and fostering employee engagement. An ideal candidate should possess strong project management skills and a solid understanding of UK employment law. The position offers autonomy and the chance to significantly impact the HR strategy while ensuring compliance and enhancing employee experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR generalist role within a UK-based environment.
• Proven ability to manage HR functions independently.
• Strong project management skills.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of UK employment laws and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire employee life cycle, including recruitment and onboarding.
• Design and document all foundational HR processes.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Advise employees and managers on HR matters.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

HR generalist experience

CIPD qualified

Project management skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

HR Manager - Contact Solar - Chorley, UK

About the Role

Contact Solar is a leading provider of solar panel and battery storage solutions across the UK, specialising in residential installations. With a strong reputation for customer service and technical excellence, the company is now part of EDF Energy Customers Zero Carbon Home division, supporting the UK’s transition to an electrified Britain.

The Opportunity

The HR Manager is a critical, currently standalone role responsible for owning and executing all facets of the human resources function for the organization.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC), where you will be the single point of accountability for both daily HR Operations and the strategic development of scalable HR infrastructure and policy. A key focus will be on implementing and optimising HRIS systems to automate processes, as well as providing expert employee relations guidance and ensuring full legal compliance.

You will thrive on autonomy, be highly self-sufficient, and possess the versatility to shift rapidly between strategic planning and hands‑on administrative tasks.

What you’ll do

• End-to-End HR Ownership : Manage the entire employee life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration and offboarding
• HR Department Infrastructure and Scalability : This includes designing and documenting all foundational HR processes, managing vendor relationships (e.g. benefits providers, payroll providers) and preparing the function for future scale
• Policy Development and Legal Compliance : Research, develop and implement all necessary HR policies and procedures, ensuring strict compliance with all relevant employment laws
• Employee Relations and Advisory : Serve as the primary, expert advisor to all employees and managers on complex HR matters, providing confidential coaching, conflict resolution, and guidance on disciplinary actions
• Culture, Well‑being, and Engagement : Drive a positive employee experience by developing and leading initiatives focused on well‑being and engagement. This includes planning and organising company events, running awareness days (e.g. Mental Health Awareness) and implementing 
• Training and Development : Design 
• Reporting 

Who you are

• Experience inan HR generalist role within a UK-based commercial or fast‑moving environment
• Ideally CIPD qualified, or equivalent qualifications
• Proven ability to manage both the strategic and administrative workload of an HR function independently, with strong project management skills and a willingness to execute all tasks, from policy design to filing
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment
• Deep, demonstrated proficiency in administering, implementing, or optimising HRIS platforms
• Strong, up‑to‑date knowledge of UK employment law and best practices

Location : Chorley - Hybrid

Salary : Competitive

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