Senior Human Resources Manager

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded professional services company in Northampton seeks a Senior HR Manager to drive HR strategy and implement effective systems. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership to foster a high-performance culture, oversee talent acquisition, and enhance employee experience through various initiatives. Qualifications include CIPD Level 7 and extensive HR experience, particularly in change management and strategy development.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible working

On-site wellbeing team

Qualifications

• Proven HR leadership experience required.
• Experience in dynamic environments and change management.
• Strong data analytics skills valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy and oversee implementation across the company.
• Manage employee relations cases and advise on performance strategies.
• Optimize HR systems and develop L&D strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Communication

Change Management

Employee Relations

Data Analytics

Education

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent

Job description

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Senior Human Resources Manager, Northampton

Client: Lily Shippen

Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

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 advising senior leadership, aligning HR practices with business goals, and fostering a high-performance culture. Responsibilities include leading HR functions, improving systems and policies, and enhancing employee experience to support organizational growth and transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Partner with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives, develop HR strategies for transformation and growth, advise on talent management, and support workforce planning.
• Employee Relations & Performance Management: Lead employee relations cases, advise on performance strategies, and support employee engagement initiatives.
• Talent Acquisition & Succession Planning: Oversee recruitment, manage talent pipelines, and guide leadership development.
• Learning & Development: Develop L&D strategies, champion leadership programs, and evaluate training effectiveness.
• HR Systems & Processes: Optimize HR systems, implement metrics, and ensure system accuracy.
• Policy Development & Compliance: Lead policy development, ensure legal compliance, and stay updated on industry trends.
• Change Management: Lead organizational change initiatives, manage culture change, and support leadership during transitions.
• People Development & Coaching: Mentor HR team members, coach leaders, and review team performance.
• Employee Benefits & Wellness: Oversee benefits programs, design recognition initiatives, and align HR strategy with business goals.
• Measures of Success: Achieve HR goals, manage change effectively, improve HR systems, and enhance employee feedback and organizational performance.

Person Specification:

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

Experience: Extensive HR experience with strategic and operational leadership, experience in dynamic environments, employee relations, change management, HR systems, and data analytics. Strong leadership, communication, and strategic skills, with a passion for leadership development, business acumen, adaptability, and relationship-building.

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

Lily Shippen is a leading UK recruitment agency specializing in business and executive support roles, operating across multiple locations and offering tailored recruitment solutions.