HR Manager

Our client is looking for a passionate and proactive HR professional to support the growth of the organisation by ensuring the success of its people strategies, including talent management and the development of a high-performance culture.

As the sole HR role within the business, the successful candidate will be responsible for handling a broad range of HR responsibilities, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and development, and employee engagement. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, passionate about culture-building, and skilled at supporting and developing high-performing teams that contribute to the long-term success of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver all aspects of HR administration, including onboarding, HRIS management, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits.
• Provide sound advice and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and company policy.
• Manage the ATS system, maintain external relationships with recruitment partners, participate in interviews, and support the full hiring cycle.
• Design, implement, and lead training programmes to enhance employee skills, technical knowledge, and leadership potential.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and career progression.
• Identify skill gaps and plan effective development initiatives.
• Champion a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Organise team-building events, recognition schemes, and employee engagement activities.
• Monitor engagement levels and advise leadership on strategies for improvement.
• Partner with leaders to identify and build high-performing teams aligned with company values and goals.
• Support management in strengthening team dynamics, motivation, and productivity.
• Provide leadership coaching to enhance team effectiveness.
• Resolve employee issues with a fair, pragmatic, and solutions-focused approach.
• Support the implementation of performance improvement plans and handle disciplinary matters as required.
• Collaborate with leadership on career development and retention strategies.
• Utilise HR data to evaluate the impact of initiatives and inform decision-making.
• Produce regular reports on turnover, training effectiveness, and engagement trends.

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification is essential.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within an engineering, consulting, or technical environment.
• Proven ability to develop strong working relationships and manage key stakeholders at all levels.
• Capable of delivering meaningful change and achieving results in a standalone HR position.
• In-depth understanding of HR policies, UK employment law, and best practices.
• Strong background in training design and delivery, with measurable impact.
• Passionate about culture-building and employee engagement.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Solution-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Energetic, driven, and focused on exceeding expectations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car due to the office location.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.