Human Resources Manager

Artis Recruitment; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an HR Manager to shape the HR function in a growing business. Responsibilities include managing employee lifecycle, advising on HR policies, and championing early careers. The ideal candidate has proven HR management experience, is CIPD qualified, and is proactive. This position offers a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 and generous benefits including holiday and pension contributions. The role is fully office-based.

Benefits

25 days holiday + option to buy more

Generous pension contributions

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven HR management or senior advisory experience in professional services.
• Experience supporting early careers, student training, or apprenticeships.
• Confident working independently and taking ownership of the HR function.

Responsibilities

• Manage the employee lifecycle including recruitment and onboarding.
• Advise on HR policy and employment law.
• Champion early careers and apprenticeships.

Skills

HR management experience

Advisory experience

Early careers support

CIPD qualification

Proactive mindset

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Artis HR are delighted to be supporting a leading organisation in the professional services sector with the recruitment of a newly created HR Manager role. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and own the HR function within a growing, people-focused business. You'll be the go-to person for all things HR, from day-to-day people support through to long-term training, development and early careers strategy.

Responsibilities

• Managing the employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, contracts, probation reviews, appraisals, pay reviews, and leavers.
• Advising managers and staff on HR policy, employment law, and best practice.
• Championing early careers and apprenticeships: overseeing student and apprentice programmes, liaising with training providers, supporting ICAEW/ACCA/AAT pathways, and ensuring all staff have access to development opportunities.
• Supporting wellbeing and engagement: acting as a visible, approachable HR presence and creating initiatives to support culture and morale.
• Maintaining compliance: keeping policies, contracts, and handbooks up to date, and ensuring HR practices meet current legislation.
• Driving projects: leading on initiatives to improve retention, wellbeing, career development, and training.

What we're looking for

• Proven HR management or senior advisory experience, ideally within professional services.
• Experience supporting early careers, student training, or apprenticeships.
• CIPD qualification (or equivalent practical experience).
• Confident working independently, with the initiative to take ownership of the HR function.
• Approachable, proactive, and commercially minded.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel between offices required).

What's on offer

• Salary 40,000 - 45,000 (DOE)
• 25 days holiday + option to buy more
• Generous pension contributions
• Life assurance

This role is fully office-based and will suit an experienced HR professional who enjoys being hands-on, supporting early careers, and making a visible impact across the business.

To find out more or apply, please contact Artis HR.

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