Human Resources Manager

Flat Fee Recruiter; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in Bolton is seeking an HR Manager to lead a dedicated team in shaping people strategy and enhancing culture. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, CIPD Level 5, and experience in HR management within a large organization. Responsibilities include implementing HR strategy, supporting employee relations, and overseeing recruitment processes. Benefits include early finishes, pension contributions, and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Early finish on a Friday

Up to 5% employer pension contribution

25 Days Holiday plus Public Holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Lifestyle Benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced HR management within a large organisation.
• Hands-on experience in recruitment and employee relations.
• Ability to handle complex HR issues professionally.

Responsibilities

• Implement HR Strategy and lead high-performing HR team.
• Foster a positive, engaging and high-retention work environment.
• Support HR Advisors through TUPE processes and employee relations matters.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

People development

Employment law knowledge

Communication skills

Project management skills

Education

CIPD Level 5

CIPD Level 7 (ideally)

Tools

HRIS (iTrent desirable)

Job description

HR Manager

Step into a pivotal HR Manager role where you’ll drive culture, shape people strategy and lead a dedicated HR team in a growing organisation committed to employee wellbeing, engagement and continuous improvement.

Bolton - must be available to be on site in Carlisle one day per week.

£45,000 FTE

Full-time or Part-time

Permanent

Hybrid

Please Note : Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Our client is a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality services across multiple sites. With a strong commitment to colleagues, customers and their wider community, they pride themselves on fostering a safe, supportive and inclusive workplace.

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced HR Manager to implement their HR Strategy, lead a high-performing HR team and provide expert guidance across all areas of people management.

Key Responsibilities :

• Foster a positive, engaging and high-retention work environment
• Partner with managers on workforce planning, talent management and succession planning
• Identify training needs to support employee development and organisational goals
• Ensure the effectiveness of the recruitment and selection process
• Continuously evaluate the total rewards package to ensure competitiveness
• Manage the HR budget with support from the Head of People & Safety
• Collaborate with the L&D Lead to design and deliver impactful training programmes
• Support HR Advisors through TUPE processes and employee relations matters
• Lead HR-related projects and policy development initiatives
• Review and develop contracts, policies and procedures in line with legislation
• Provide people analytics and insights to the Senior Leadership Team
• Coach and mentor HR team members, supporting skill development and resilience
• Ensure safeguarding, GDPR compliance and robust right-to-work processes
• Promote continuous improvement across HR operations
• Support wellbeing, DE&I and engagement initiatives
• Analyse people data to evaluate and strengthen DE&I outcomes

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a confident and forward-thinking HR professional with strong leadership capabilities, a passion for people development and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be skilled at handling complex HR issues with professionalism and clarity. About you :

• CIPD Level 5 (essential) and ideally Level 7
• HR management experience within a large organisation
• Hands‑on experience in recruitment and employee relations
• Strong employment law knowledge, including TUPE, discipline, capability and grievance
• Experience leading HR teams and coaching others
• Success in change management and organisational development
• Ability to translate strategy into operational delivery
• Knowledge of pay, grading and remuneration frameworks
• Experience managing HRIS (iTrent desirable)
• Strong IT, reporting and project management skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing abilities
• Ability to prioritise, multitask and work well under pressure
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel between sites

Benefits :

• Early finish on a Friday
• Up to 5% employer pension contribution
• Eye testing
• Sales Lead Bonus Initiative
• Cycle to work
• Employee Referral Scheme
• 25 Days Holiday plus Public Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
• Employee Lifestyle Benefits including supermarket and high street discounts and lots more…