Senior Human Resources Manager

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services company is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager in Colchester to drive HR strategy and oversee its implementation. This role focuses on aligning HR practices with business goals, leading HR functions, and enhancing employee experience. The successful candidate will advise senior leadership and manage recruitment, organizational development, and change initiatives, ensuring a high-performance culture throughout the organization.

Benefits

Company events

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible working options

On-site wellbeing team

Holiday vouchers

Healthcare options

Qualifications

• Proven HR leadership experience in strategic HR roles.
• Experience in HR systems and talent management.
• Strong coaching and performance management skills.

Responsibilities

• Align HR strategies with senior leadership objectives.
• Lead organizational change initiatives.
• Manage employee relations and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship Building

Data-driven

Education

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent

Job description

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Senior Human Resources Manager, Colchester

Client: Lily Shippen

Location: Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Views: 2

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

Our client is an ambitious and well-regarded professional services company seeking a Senior HR Manager to drive HR strategy and oversee its implementation. The role involves acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, aligning HR practices with business goals, and fostering a high-performance culture. Responsibilities include leading HR functions, improving systems and policies, and ensuring an optimal employee experience that supports organizational growth and transformation.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Develop and implement HR strategies for transformation, leadership development, and growth.
• Advise management on strategic decisions, talent management, and organizational development.
• Support workforce planning and restructuring initiatives.

• Lead employee relations, performance management, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
• Advise managers on performance strategies and employee engagement programs.

• Oversee recruitment for senior roles and manage talent succession planning.
• Provide guidance on leadership development and talent retention.

• Develop learning and development strategies and evaluate training programs.

• Optimize HR systems and tools, including performance management platforms and surveys.
• Implement HR metrics and analytics for senior leadership insights.

• Lead HR policy development, review, and compliance with employment law.
• Stay updated on legal and industry trends, advising the business accordingly.

• Lead organizational change initiatives and culture change programs.
• Provide coaching and support to leadership during transitions.

• Lead and mentor the HR team, providing coaching and development opportunities.

• Manage employee benefits and wellness programs.
• Design recognition and rewards programs.

Measures of Success:

• Achievement of HR goals aligned with business objectives.
• Effective management of change initiatives with minimal disruption.
• Improved HR system effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Positive employee feedback on HR policies and programs.
• Demonstrable impact of HR initiatives on organizational performance.

Person Specification:

Qualifications: CIPD Level 7 or equivalent with proven HR leadership experience.

• Experience in strategic HR leadership, employee relations, performance management, change management, talent acquisition, and HR systems.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Data-driven mindset with HR metrics expertise.
• Passion for leadership development, business acumen, adaptability, and continuous improvement.

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

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