Hybrid UK HR Lead — Integration & People Ops

3e group; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

3E is seeking an experienced HR Manager to support UK operations and lead HR activities during a period of integration and growth. You will partner with leaders to navigate change, ensure compliant HR practices, and strengthen people processes across the Lancaster region.

You’ll advise on employee relations, oversee onboarding to offboarding, and collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Talent Acquisition to drive payroll, policy updates, and regional initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2–3 years at HR Manager level.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR practices.
• Hands-on employee relations experience with complex matters.
• Experience managing complex HR processes with accuracy and compliance.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Willing to be onsite in Lancaster at least 3 days per week.
• CIPD qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to UK employees, managers, and leaders on employee relations and performance matters.
• Navigate organizational changes, including integration activities and new HR processes.
• Oversee HR operations across onboarding, offboarding, and records management.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and regional HR on payroll, compliance, and initiatives.
• Maintain HR policies, SOPs, and documentation; ensure regulatory alignment.
• Support HR reporting and analytics to drive improvements.
• Identify and implement HR process improvements and system changes.

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

English fluency

HR analytics

AI tools

MS Office

Education

CIPD or equivalent

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

3E is seeking an experienced HR Manager to support UK operations and lead HR activities during a period of integration and growth. You will partner with leaders to navigate change, ensure compliant HR practices, and strengthen people processes across the Lancaster region.

You’ll advise on employee relations, oversee onboarding to offboarding, and collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Talent Acquisition to drive payroll, policy updates, and regional initiatives.