HR Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an HR Team Leader in Stockport to provide expert HR guidance and drive engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong HR experience, knowledge of employment law, and the ability to manage staff teams. This full-time role offers generous holidays and various employee benefits, fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Join us to innovate HR practices that enhance employee satisfaction and retention.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 statutory days

Birthday off

Pension & life assurance

Sick pay and bonuses

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Employee Assistance Service

Discounted rail tickets

Company mobile phone and laptop

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage or supervise staff teams.
• Experience in employee relations, TUPE, restructures, and tribunal preparation.
• Strong commitment to fostering inclusion and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on investigations and performance management.
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion initiatives.
• Manage and develop HR Officers and administrators.
• Oversee absence, sickness, welfare, and conduct processes.
• Liaise with trade unions and external advisors.
• Chair meetings and lead investigations.

Skills

Strong HR experience

Excellent knowledge of employment law

Ability to manage or supervise staff teams

Excellent communication skills

Experience in employee relations

Strategic problem-solving skills

Commitment to fostering inclusion

Education

CIPD qualification (or willingness to work towards one)

Job description

Job Opportunity: HR Team Leader

Location: Stockport Town Centre
Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) - Part-time considered
Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 Refere­encing checks.

The vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment.