Human Resources Manager

Unity Power Ltd; Ystalyfera; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-funded private healthcare

Company pension scheme

Paid annual leave including bank hols

Job summary

Unity Power Ltd is seeking an experienced HR Manager to own and develop the HR function, providing professional guidance to Directors, managers and staff. You will implement robust people processes, oversee recruitment, onboarding and lifecycle activities, and coordinate training with the Health & Safety Engineer.

You will manage employee relations, ensure legal compliance, maintain records, and drive performance management and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading HR functions and advising senior management.
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR policies.
• Experience managing recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes.
• Experience handling employee relations cases, including disciplinary and grievances.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills with the confidence to advise senior management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously improve HR policies, procedures and processes.
• Provide HR guidance on employment law and company policies.
• Oversee recruitment from job descriptions to onboarding.
• Oversee inductions, probationary periods and lifecycle processes.
• Lead employee relations matters, investigations and disciplinary/grievance procedures.
• Develop and oversee performance management and development opportunities.
• Review HR documentation and maintain confidential employee records.
• Coordinate training, qualifications and compliance with Health & Safety requirements.
• Support workforce planning and recruitment forecasts with Directors and Project Managers.
• Identify HR risks and opportunities to improve engagement and retention.

Skills

HR management

Employment law

Recruitment

Employee relations

Training coordination

Policy development

Job description

Salary: £40,000+ dependent on experience

ABOUT THE ROLE

Unity Power Ltd is looking for an experienced HR Manager to take ownership of our HR function and support the continued growth of our business.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who can provide professional, practical HR advice to our Directors, managers and employees. You’ll be responsible for developing and improving our people processes, managing employee relations and ensuring our HR practices are effective, consistent and legally compliant.

You’ll also work closely with our Health & Safety Engineer and management team to coordinate employee training, competency records and professional development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and continuously improve HR systems, policies, procedures and processes.
• Provide HR advice and guidance to Directors, managers and employees on employment legislation, company policies and best practice.
• Manage the full recruitment process, from job descriptions and advertising through to interviews, offers, contracts and onboarding.
• Oversee employee inductions, probationary periods and employee lifecycle processes.
• Lead employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary and grievance procedures, workplace disputes, performance concerns and capability issues.
• Develop and oversee performance management processes, including appraisals, performance improvement plans and development opportunities.
• Review and update HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks and associated documentation.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date employee records in line with data protection requirements.
• Work with the Health & Safety Engineer to monitor employee training, qualifications, certifications, competencies and renewals.
• Manage absence, sickness, annual leave and attendance processes, providing guidance to managers where needed.
• Oversee the administration of employee benefits, including pensions, healthcare and other contractual entitlements.
• Liaise with Finance and Payroll to ensure employee changes, absences, overtime and other payroll adjustments are communicated accurately.
• Work with Directors and Project Managers on workforce planning, recruitment forecasts and employee development.
• Identify HR-related risks and opportunities to improve compliance, efficiency, employee engagement and retention.
• Promote a positive, professional and accountable workplace culture that reflects our values of being honest, committed and inventive.

The role also supports Unity Power’s statutory obligations, client requirements and ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 27001 accreditations.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Previous experience in an HR Manager role, with responsibility for independently managing HR functions and employee relations matters.
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation, HR policies and best practice.
• Experience managing recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes.
• Experience handling employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance and performance matters.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to advise and challenge senior management where appropriate.
• The ability to work independently, use sound professional judgement, manage competing priorities and take ownership of HR responsibilities.
• Previous HR experience within construction, engineering, utilities or a similar industry.
• Experience implementing or improving HR management systems and processes.
• Experience supporting a growing business and developing its HR function.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Company-funded private healthcare following successful completion of probation.
• Company pension scheme, with workplace pension contributions.
• Paid annual leave, including bank holidays, in accordance with your employment contract.
• Opportunities for ongoing training, professional development and career progression.
• The opportunity to shape and develop the HR function within a growing business.
• Long-term career prospects within an established company operating in the UK’s energy and electrical infrastructure sectors.