HR Team Leader

Joshua Robert Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced HR Team Leader to join their People Team in Leeds. This role involves leading a small team and ensuring high-quality HR service delivery. The ideal candidate has a strong HR operational background, knowledge of UK employment legislation, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model with supportive team culture and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 WFH

Supportive, inclusive team culture

Ongoing professional development

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR operational role, ideally within a medium to large organisation.
• Demonstrable experience managing or leading a team within an HR environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage, support, and develop a team of HR Administrators to deliver an exceptional HR service.
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations, including onboarding and employee changes.
• Provide practical, solutions-focused advice on HR policies and procedures.

Skills

HR operational experience

Team management

Knowledge of UK employment legislation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above)

Job description

Role - HR Team Leader

Location - Leeds (Hybrid working available)

Salary - £40,000

Contract: Permanent, full-time

About the role

Our client is looking for an experienced HR Team Leader to join their dynamic People Team in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a fast paced environment and is passionate about driving operational excellence across all areas of HR.

In this role, you'll lead and support a small team of HR Administrators, ensuring high quality, consistent, and compliant HR service delivery. You'll act as a key point of contact for operational HR matters, working closely with managers and employees to provide guidance on policies, processes, and employee relations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage, support, and develop a team of HR Administrators to deliver an exceptional HR service.
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations, including onboarding, employee changes, absence management, and HR system updates.
• Provide practical, solutions-focused advice on HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with employment law, company policy, and data protection requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the wider HR team on projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and process enhancements.
• Analyse HR data and metrics to support decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.

About you

• Proven experience in an HR operational role, ideally within a medium to large organisation.
• Demonstrable experience managing or leading a team within an HR environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience desirable.

Why join us

• Hybrid working 3 days in the office 2 WFH
• Supportive, inclusive team culture
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package

If you're an HR professional looking to take the next step in your career and make a real impact within a supportive, forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you.