Standalone HR Manager - Growth & Compliance Lead

Cameron James Professional Recruitment; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing transportation and engineering business in Barnsley is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a standalone role. This position involves leading all HR activities, implementing effective processes, and supporting organizational growth while ensuring compliance with UK employment law. Ideal candidates will have strong HR generalist experience and the ability to coach managers in people management. This role offers a salary of £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience, with a focus on building HR foundations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong generalist HR experience, ideally within a fast-paced or operational environment.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law.
• Confidence in coaching and developing managers.
• Ability to build credibility quickly and work with a diverse workforce.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all HR activity as the standalone HR expert.
• Build and implement effective HR processes, policies, and frameworks.
• Coach and upskill managers on people management, ER, and legal compliance.
• Drive and deliver the company's people plan.
• Support organisational growth, including workforce planning and change activity.
• Provide hands-on support across ER, recruitment, onboarding, performance, and development.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice.
• Act as a trusted partner to the leadership team.

Skills

Strong generalist HR experience

Excellent knowledge of UK employment law

Confidence in coaching and developing managers

Ability to build credibility quickly

Proactive, solutions-focused approach

Job description

A growing transportation and engineering business in Barnsley is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a standalone role. This position involves leading all HR activities, implementing effective processes, and supporting organizational growth while ensuring compliance with UK employment law. Ideal candidates will have strong HR generalist experience and the ability to coach managers in people management. This role offers a salary of £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience, with a focus on building HR foundations in a fast-paced environment.