HR Manager - Contact Solar - Hybrid - Chorley, UK

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

Job summary

A leading solar energy provider is seeking an HR Manager to oversee the human resources function within a dynamic environment in the UK. This standalone role will drive HR operations, policy development, and employee engagement initiatives. Candidates should have generalist HR experience, ideally with CIPD qualifications, and understand UK employment law. This position offers hybrid working options and competitive salary packages, contributing to the firm's commitment to a sustainable electric Britain.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing the HR function in a commercial environment.
• Proven strategic and administrative workload handling.
• Ability to design policies and improve HRIS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage the employee life cycle including recruitment and onboarding.
• Develop and implement HR policies compliant with UK law.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and trainings.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Project management skills

Detail-oriented

Knowledge of UK employment law

HRIS platform proficiency

Education

CIPD qualified or equivalent

Job description

HR Manager

Check out the role overview below. If you are confident you have the right skills and experience, apply today.

Contact Solar, Chorley, UK. 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.

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 off‑boarding.
• HR Department Infrastructure and Scalability: design and document foundational HR processes, manage vendor relationships (e.g. benefits providers, payroll providers) and prepare 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 UK 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, planning and organising company events, running awareness days (e.g. mental health awareness) and implementing programs that boost morale and retention.
• Training and Development: design, coordinate and deliver essential training programmes for employees and managers on key topics such as compliance, leadership skills and company policies.
• Reporting and Data Integrity: maintain 100% accurate and up‑to‑date employee records and independently generate and present insightful HR metrics and reports to leadership for strategic decision‑making.

Who you are

• Experience in an 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.
• Demonstrated proficiency in administering, implementing or optimising HRIS platforms.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of UK employment law and best practices.
• Location: Chorley.

Benefits & Salary

Hybrid (remote working / work at home options are available). Salary: competitive.

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