HR Manager £45k - £55k + bonus and benefits

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join a leading organisation based in Manchester. The successful candidate will act as a strategic partner to business units, providing expert guidance on HR policies, workforce planning, and organisational development. This role requires a proactive approach to aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, fostering a positive workplace culture, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated HR professional to contribute to organisational success through innovative HR strategies and effective stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent practices.
• Coaching and mentoring line managers within your Employee Group through the performance lifecycle (appraisals, 121s, salary review process, promotions and underperformance)
• Collaborate with the leadership team to understand business goals and translate them into HR strategies.
• Influence and guide workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management initiatives.
• Champion initiatives that foster a high-performance culture and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with recruitment professionals to attract top talent aligned with the divisions needs and growth plan.
• Support onboarding, training, and career development programmes
• Supporting with wider HR-related projects

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an HRBP, ideally within professional services
• CIPD qualified (Level 5)
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to interpret data and use insights to drive decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to different audiences
• Experience with Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), integrations and TUPE would be advantageous