HR Manager

Location Hull
Salary Paying £50k - £55k DOE
Contract Permanent
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We are partnering with a well-established, multi-site business that is looking for an HR Manager to join its Hull team.

Reporting to the Director of HR, you will deliver a proactive, legally compliant and people-focused HR service that supports the organisation's strategic objectives. The role leads on employee relations, policy implementation, workforce planning and the development of managers, while ensuring a positive employee experience and strong operational HR delivery across the business. You will also lead, coach and develop members of the HR team.

This is a hands-on, varied role for an experienced generalist who enjoys partnering with senior leaders and making a real difference to people and performance.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR & Advisory

·       Partner with senior leaders and managers to deliver HR solutions aligned to business and workforce priorities.

·       Provide expert advice on employment legislation, best practice and company policy.

·       Support organisational change programmes.

·       Contribute to the development and delivery of HR strategy and people plans.

Employee Relations

·       Lead and manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance management.

·       Coach and support managers to handle ER matters confidently and consistently.

·       Ensure fair, consistent and legally compliant decision-making across the organisation.

Policies, Compliance & Governance

·       Develop, implement and review HR policies and procedures in line with employment law.

·       Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, such as right to work, GDPR, equality legislation and family leave.

·       Support audits and ensure accurate HR records are maintained.

Recruitment & Workforce Planning

·       Oversee recruitment activity, ensuring timely hiring and a positive candidate experience.

·       Support workforce planning, succession planning and talent identification.

·       Work with hiring managers to improve selection, interviewing and onboarding.

Learning, Development & Performance

·       Support the implementation of performance management frameworks.

·       Identify development needs and support learning and training initiatives.

·       Promote continuous improvement and management capability.

Pay, Benefits & HR Systems

·       Support salary review processes, benchmarking and job evaluations.

·       Oversee benefits administration and provide guidance to employees and managers.

·       Work with the HRIS Administrator to ensure the HR system supports the needs of the business and its employees.

Leadership & Team Management

·       Lead, coach and develop HR team members, carrying out performance and development reviews and putting succession and career development plans in place.

·       Ensure sufficient cover for holiday, sickness or unexpected absence.

·       Deliver best practice and consistency across all activities, reducing non-value-adding work, and ensure activity stays within budget.

 

Key Requirements

·       CIPD Level 5 qualified, or studying towards the qualification.

·       Substantial generalist HR experience at HR Manager, Senior HR Adviser or HR Business Partner level.

·       Strong employee relations case management experience.

·       Experience of developing, reviewing and implementing HR policies and procedures.

·       Multi-site experience.

·       Strong and current knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

·       Experience of coaching managers to handle people issues confidently, consistently and fairly.

·       Experience of leading, coaching or developing HR team members.

·       Experience of supporting performance management and learning and development initiatives.

·       HRIS experience.

·       Excellent attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

·       Credible, professional and approachable.

 

If you're an experienced HR professional looking for a varied, hands-on role with real influence, we'd love to hear from you. To find out more or to apply, please contact Cobb & Jones Recruitment.

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Consultant

Ben Sear

Senior Recruitment Consultant