Senior Human Resources Manager

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services company seeks a Senior HR Manager in Hemel Hempstead to spearhead HR strategy and enhance organizational growth. The role encompasses strategic leadership in HR functions, fostering a high-performance culture, and mentoring the HR team while ensuring compliance and improving employee engagement.

Benefits

Company events

Pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible working

On-site health & wellbeing team

Qualifications

• Significant HR leadership experience and operational management.
• Strong background in employee relations and talent acquisition.
• Proficient with HR systems and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy and oversee its implementation.
• Manage employee relations and performance management.
• Guide talent acquisition and succession planning.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Talent Acquisition

Change Management

Coaching

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent

Tools

Sage HR

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Client:

Lily Shippen

Location:

hemel hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our client is an ambitious and well-regarded professional services company seeking a Senior HR Manager to lead 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 to support organizational growth and transformation.

Job Title: Senior HR Manager

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

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• 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 talent management and organizational development.
• Support workforce planning and restructuring initiatives.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Lead employee relations cases, including performance management and grievances.
• Advise managers on performance strategies.
• Support employee engagement programs to improve retention and morale.

Talent Acquisition & Succession Planning

• Oversee recruitment for senior roles.
• Manage talent identification and succession planning.
• Guide leadership development and talent retention.

Learning & Development

• Develop L&D strategies to support business goals.
• Champion leadership programs and high-potential initiatives.
• Evaluate training effectiveness.

HR Systems & Processes

• Optimize HR systems and tools.
• Implement HR metrics and analytics.
• Ensure HR system accuracy and operation.

Policy Development & Compliance

• Lead HR policy development and communication.
• Stay updated on legal changes and industry trends.
• Oversee HR operations compliance.

Change Management

• Lead organizational change initiatives.
• Manage culture change programs.
• Provide coaching during transitions.

People Development & Coaching

• Lead and mentor HR team.
• Coach leaders on skills and performance.
• Review HR team performance.

Employee Benefits & Wellness

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

Measures of Success

• Achieve HR goals aligned with business objectives.
• Manage change initiatives effectively.
• Improve HR system efficiency.
• Receive positive employee feedback.
• Demonstrate business impact through HR.

Person Specification:

Skills and Experience:

• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent and HR leadership experience.

Experience

• Significant HR experience, strategic leadership, and operational management.
• Experience in dynamic, growing environments.
• Strong background in employee relations, performance, and development.
• Experience in change management, talent acquisition, and succession planning.
• Proficient in HR systems and analytics tools (e.g., Sage HR).
• Leadership and coaching skills.
• Strategic thinking and influence skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Data-driven decision-making.
• Passion for leadership development and high-performance culture.
• Business acumen and continuous improvement mindset.
• Adaptability and stakeholder trust-building.

Additional benefits include company events, pension, cycle-to-work scheme, flexible working, on-site health & wellbeing team, and other perks.

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