HR Trainer

Talent Link; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Link invites applications for an HR Trainer based in the UK who will travel to regional sites, starting from the Walsall area. The role focuses on building a structured training framework for people managers, identifying capability gaps, and delivering training in performance, absence management, and employee relations.

You will coach managers on sensitive ER cases and difficult conversations, embedding consistent behaviours and standards across the business.

Qualifications

• Evidence of strong people management and training delivery skills.
• Proven ability to identify capability gaps and design targeted training.
• Knowledge of employment law and employee relations in the UK.
• Experience working across multi-site or project-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop a structured people management training framework aligned with company values and needs.
• Identify capability gaps in line management across the business.
• Design and deliver training on performance, absence, and employee relations.
• Coach managers on handling sensitive ER cases and difficult conversations.
• Embed consistent management behaviours, competencies and standards across sites.
• Deliver practical, scenario-based training relevant to an operational environment.
• Build strong relationships with managers and stakeholders across sites.
• Act as a trusted operational advisor balancing business needs with people risk.

Skills

Confident communicator

Build strong relationships

Education

CIPD Level 5

Management or coaching qualification

Job description

A leading UK infrastructure contractor is looking for an HR Trainer to join their team in Walsall, who will be travelling across regional sites.

Responsibilities for HR Trainer:

• Develop a structured people management training framework aligned with company values and operational needs
• Identify capability gaps in line management across the business
• Design and deliver training on performance management, absence management, and employee relations
• Coach managers on handling sensitive ER cases, difficult conversations, and conflict resolution
• Embed consistent management behaviours, competencies, and standards across the business
• Deliver practical, scenario-based training relevant to an operational environment
• Build strong relationships with managers and stakeholders across multiple sites
• Act as a trusted operational advisor balancing business needs with people risk

Essential Requirements for HR Trainer:

• CIPD qualification Level 5
• Management or coaching qualification
• Proven experience in a senior HR operational role
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations
• Experience operating in a multi-site or operational environment
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge appropriately
• Full UK driving licence
• Previous experience in a similar role within an operational or project-based environment (Desirable)