HR Manager

The Company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing multi-site business at a really interesting stage of its journey.

The business has grown steadily and now needs someone to lead the people function with the same level of care and attention that’s gone into growing the commercial side. They’re looking for someone who can bring structure where needed, support managers to get the best from their teams and continue building a positive culture as the business evolves.

This isn’t a role where HR sits on the sidelines – they’re looking for someone who wants to be part of conversations, influence decisions and help shape the future of the business.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced HR Manager who enjoys operating across both strategy and delivery.

You’ll have oversight of the full people agenda across multiple sites – partnering with leaders, developing people initiatives and ensuring the day-to-day HR operation runs smoothly.

There’s a genuine emphasis on people and culture here. They’re looking for someone who believes good HR is more than process and compliance – someone who can build relationships, create consistency across sites and help maintain an environment where people feel supported, engaged and able to do their best work.

You’ll need to be equally comfortable in leadership discussions as you are getting involved in operational activity when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the HR function across multiple locations
• Partnering with senior leaders to support business growth and people strategy
• Driving engagement, culture and employee experience initiatives
• Supporting and coaching managers on people matters and leadership capability
• Overseeing employee relations activity and ensuring a consistent approach
• Reviewing and developing HR policies, processes and ways of working
• Supporting organisational change and business improvement projects
• Leading recruitment and workforce planning activity where required
• Using HR data and insight to support decision making
• Ensuring HR operations remain compliant, effective and people focused

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience operating as an HR Manager or senior HR professional within a growing business
• CIPD qualified
• Experience supporting multi-site teams and managing competing priorities
• Strong understanding of employee relations and employment law
• Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery
• Experience driving engagement, culture and people initiatives
• Confident influencing stakeholders and building credibility at all levels
• Practical, approachable and commercially aware

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape and influence the people agenda
• Exposure to strategic business decisions and growth initiatives
• Broad role with autonomy and ownership
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Growing business with long-term opportunity

Salary

Up to £65,000 depending on experience.

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.