HR Specialist

YOURS LINK LIMITED; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

YOURS LINK LIMITED is seeking an HR Generalist in Manchester to drive full-cycle recruitment, design career paths, manage the employee lifecycle, and maintain compliant HR records. The role requires coordinating interviews, onboarding, and policy inquiries while ensuring data protection and confidentiality in a bilingual environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in UK HR operations, a CIPD Level 3+ qualification is a strong advantage, and a right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year HR experience, ideally in UK HR operations.
• CIPD qualification is a significant advantage.
• Must have right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not provided.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English; able to handle bilingual legal documents and contracts.
• Solid understanding of UK Employment Law; highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment & Talent Pipeline: manage end-to-end recruitment and build a robust talent pool.
• Career Development & Planning: help define career paths and guide employee growth.
• Employee Lifecycle Management: onboarding, probation reviews, transfers, renewals and offboarding.
• Personnel Records & Compliance Audit: maintain accurate files; ensure UK compliance and data protection.
• Performance Management: oversee appraisals, notify departments, track progress and audit forms.
• Training & Employee Relations: coordinate induction, training, handle policy inquiries and grievances.
• Payroll & Benefits Administration: calculate salaries/pensions for UK employees and ensure HMRC compliance.
• Other duties: perform any additional duties as required by leadership.

Skills

Bilingual (Mandarin/English)

UK Employment Law

Confidentiality

Education

CIPD Level 3+

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Full-Cycle Recruitment & Talent Pipeline: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including expanding sourcing channels, coordinating interviews, and building a robust talent pool to support key organizational roles.
• Career Development & Planning: Assist in defining career paths for critical positions and provide professional guidance for employees' career growth.
• Employee Lifecycle Management: Administer all stages of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, probation reviews, internal transfers, contract renewals, and offboarding procedures.
• Personnel Records & Compliance Audit: Establish and maintain accurate employee files; ensure all HR records comply with the latest UK employment regulations and data protection standards；proactively monitor and stay updated on changes in UK employment laws and regulations to ensure continuous HR compliance.
• Performance Management: Oversee the end-to-end performance appraisal process, including notifying departments to submit appraisals, tracking completion status and scoring progress, and auditing performance review forms for accuracy and consistency.
• Training & Employee Relations: Coordinate induction and skills training sessions; act as a point of contact for policy inquiries, monitor employee morale, and handle grievances or labor disputes impartially.
• Payroll & Benefits Administration: Accurately calculate salaries and pensions for UK employees; manage payroll distribution and ensure compliance with HMRC tax regulations and statutory requirements.
• Other duties: Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the leadership team.

Requirements:

• Experience: At least 1 year of HR-related experience; prior experience in UK-based HR operations is highly preferred.
• Professional Qualification: CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above) is a significant advantage.
• Work Authorization: Must possess the legal right to work in the UK; the company does not provide visa sponsorship.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in both Mandarin and English (written and spoken); ability to accurately handle bilingual legal documents and employment contracts in a cross-cultural environment.
• Technical Skills: Solid understanding of UK Employment Law; highly organized with strong attention to detail, a high sense of confidentiality, and the ability to resolve complex issues effectively.