Enable job alerts via email!

Senior Human Resources Manager

JR United Kingdom

Basingstoke

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

2 days ago
Be an early applicant

Boost your interview chances

Create a job specific, tailored resume for higher success rate.

Job summary

A well-regarded professional services company is seeking a Senior HR Manager to drive HR strategy and oversee its implementation. The role includes ensuring HR practices align with business goals and fostering a high-performance culture while managing key HR functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, and compliance.

Benefits

Company events
Pension
Cycle to work scheme
Flexible working options
On-site health & wellbeing team
Options for holiday vouchers
Healthcare cash plans

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in a HR leadership role.
  • Significant exposure to strategic leadership.
  • Exceptional leadership and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Align HR strategies with business objectives.
  • Lead complex employee relations cases.
  • Oversee recruitment for senior roles.

Skills

Strategic Thinking
Leadership
Employee Relations
Performance Management
Change Management
Data-Driven Decision Making
Coaching
Relationship Building

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualification

Tools

Sage HR

Job description

Our client is an ambitious and well-regarded professional services company, now seeking a Senior HR Manager to play a key role in driving the HR strategy and overseeing its implementation across the business. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, ensuring HR practices are aligned with business goals, and work to foster a high-performance culture. This position involves leading key HR functions, improving systems and policies, and ensuring an optimal employee experience that supports organisational growth and transformation.

Job Title: Senior HR Manager

Consultant: [emailprotected] - please direct all enquiries relating to this role to Vic

Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
  • Partner with senior leadership to align HR strategies with the company’s business objectives and vision.
  • Develop and implement HR strategies that promote business transformation, leadership development, and organisational growth.
  • Advise management on strategic decision-making, including talent management and organisational development.
  • Support workforce planning and organisational restructuring initiatives to drive efficiency and performance.
Employee Relations & Performance Management
  • Lead complex employee relations cases, including performance management, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
  • Advise managers on performance strategies to align team and individual goals with business objectives.
  • Support the development and implementation of employee engagement programs to improve retention and morale.
Talent Acquisition & Succession Planning
  • Oversee recruitment for senior and critical roles, ensuring alignment with business growth plans.
  • Manage talent identification and succession planning, ensuring a strong pipeline of leadership talent.
  • Provide guidance on leadership development, career progression, and talent retention.
Learning & Development
  • Develop and implement learning and development strategies to support business goals and create a culture of continuous learning.
  • Champion leadership development programs and high-potential talent initiatives.
  • Evaluate training programs to ensure their effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.
HR Systems & Processes
  • Optimise HR systems and tools, including performance management platforms and employee engagement surveys.
  • Implement HR metrics and analytics to measure the impact of HR initiatives and provide insights to senior leadership.
  • Ensure the smooth operation and accuracy of HR technology and systems (e.g., Sage HR).
Policy Development & Compliance
  • Lead the development, review, and communication of HR policies to ensure compliance with employment law and industry best practices.
  • Stay updated with legal changes and industry trends, advising the business on HR practices and compliance.
  • Oversee HR operations to ensure they meet regulatory standards.
Change Management
  • Lead organisational change initiatives, ensuring clear communication and employee support throughout transitions.
  • Manage culture change programs, ensuring alignment with organisational values and goals.
  • Provide coaching and support to leadership during periods of change.
People Development & Coaching
  • Lead and mentor a team of HR professionals to ensure effective service delivery.
  • Provide coaching to leaders at all levels on leadership skills, team development, and performance management.
  • Regularly review HR team performance and provide development opportunities.
Employee Benefits & Wellness
  • Oversee the management of employee benefits and wellness programs to enhance employee satisfaction and wellbeing.
  • Design and implement recognition and rewards programs that reinforce a high-performance culture.
Measures of Success
  • Achievement of HR goals aligned with business objectives, including talent retention, employee engagement, and leadership development.
  • Successful management of change initiatives, with minimal disruption to business operations.
  • Measurable improvement in HR system effectiveness and operational efficiency.
  • Positive employee feedback on HR policies, benefits, and overall employee experience.
  • Demonstrable business impact through HR initiatives, as seen in improved organisational performance and culture.
Person Specification:
Skills and Experience:
  • CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent) and proven experience in a HR leadership role.
Experience:
  • Demonstrable experience in HR, with significant exposure to strategic leadership and operational management.
  • Experience leading HR functions in a dynamic, growing business environment.
  • Strong background in employee relations, performance management, and organisational development.
  • Experience in change management, talent acquisition, and succession planning.
  • Proficient in HR systems and data analytics tools (e.g., Sage HR).
  • Exceptional leadership and coaching abilities.
  • Strong strategic thinking with the ability to influence senior business decisions.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Data-driven mindset with the ability to use HR metrics to guide decision-making.
  • Passion for Leadership Development: Demonstrates a commitment to shaping a high-performance culture and promoting leadership at all levels.
  • Business Acumen: Deep understanding of HR’s role in driving business success.
  • Commitment to Continuous Improvement: Always seeking personal and professional growth, while encouraging others to do the same.
  • Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility in managing change and evolving business needs.
  • Relationship Building: Builds trust and rapport with stakeholders at all levels, acting as a change agent across the organisation.

Additional benefits include company events, pension, cycle to work scheme, flexible working options, on-site health & wellbeing team, and options for holiday, vouchers, and healthcare cash plans.

Lily Shippen is a leading business and executive support recruitment agency in the UK, recruiting top-tier talent across HR, executive support, and business operations roles across various locations and contract types.

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop a PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, or PAGES file up to 5MB.

Similar jobs

Senior Human Resources Manager

JR United Kingdom

Swindon

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Yesterday
Be an early applicant

Senior Human Resources Manager

JR United Kingdom

Hounslow

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Yesterday
Be an early applicant

Senior Human Resources Manager

JR United Kingdom

Oxford

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 85,000

Yesterday
Be an early applicant

Senior Human Resources Manager

JR United Kingdom

Crawley

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Yesterday
Be an early applicant

Senior Human Resources Manager

JR United Kingdom

High Wycombe

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Yesterday
Be an early applicant

Senior Human Resources Manager

JR United Kingdom

Southampton

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 75,000

Yesterday
Be an early applicant

Senior Human Resources Manager

JR United Kingdom

Watford

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Yesterday
Be an early applicant

Senior Human Resources Manager

JR United Kingdom

Bournemouth

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 75,000

Yesterday
Be an early applicant

Senior Human Resources Manager

JR United Kingdom

Hemel Hempstead

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Yesterday
Be an early applicant