HR Team Leader

Aspire Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Stockport seeks an experienced HR Team Leader to lead the HR Advice & Support Team. The role requires strong HR experience, excellent knowledge of employment law, and proven team management skills. Benefits include a comprehensive package with holidays, pension, and professional development opportunities. Join us to shape organizational culture and drive employee satisfaction.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 statutory days

Birthday off

Pension & life assurance

Sick pay

Discounted rail tickets

Company mobile phone

Staff awards

Qualifications

• Strong HR experience with excellent knowledge of employment law and equality legislation.
• Proven ability to manage or supervise staff teams.
• Experience in employee relations, TUPE, restructures, and tribunal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR Advice & Support Team ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Drive employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Support policy development and compliance with employment law.

Skills

HR experience

Knowledge of employment law

Communication skills

Strategic problem-solving

Team management

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Job Opportunity: HR Team Leader

Location: Stockport Town Centre Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Part-time considered Salary: GBP34,000 GBP37,000 per annum Reports to: Head of People & Performance

About Us

We are a values-driven organisation committed to excellence in people management and employee wellbeing. As part of our Human Resources Department, you ll play a pivotal role in shaping a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

The Role

As HR Team Leader, you will lead our HR Advice & Support Team, ensuring fairness, consistency, and outstanding customer service across all aspects of HR. This is a hands-on leadership role where you ll:

• Provide expert advice to managers on investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, and performance management
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion initiatives
• Manage and develop HR Officers and administrators, ensuring high standards of delivery
• Oversee absence, sickness, welfare, and conduct processes
• Liaise with trade unions and external advisors, supporting tribunal preparation and TUPE processes
• Chair formal meetings, lead investigations, and act as mediator when required
• Support policy development, training, and compliance with employment law and best practice
• Present HR data and reports to senior management, influencing strategy and organisational direction

What We re Looking For

We re seeking a proactive leader who thrives in a dynamic HR environment. You ll bring:

• Strong HR experience with excellent knowledge of employment law and equality legislation
• Proven ability to manage or supervise staff teams
• CIPD qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience in employee relations, TUPE, restructures, and tribunal preparation
• Strategic problem-solving skills and the ability to influence organisational direction
• Commitment to fostering inclusion, wellbeing, and a person-centred ethos

Benefits

We value our people and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25 days holiday 8 statutory days (pro rata)
• Birthday off
• Pension & life assurance
• Sick pay, probation bonus, welcome back bonus
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, compassionate & carer s leave
• Employee Assistance Service, medical & dental benefits
• Discounted rail tickets, staff discounts, refer-a-friend scheme
• Company mobile phone, laptop, travel allowance, lease/rental car allowance
• Staff awards recognising excellence

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive, forward-thinking organisation. You ll be empowered to lead, innovate, and shape HR practices that truly enhance employee satisfaction, retention, and organisational success.

Apply today and help us build a workplace where people thrive.

This role is subject to satisfactory DBS and Refenrecing checks.