HR Manager

HR Manager - Manchester City Centre - £60,000 - £70,000 doe - Permanent Who is the business? A highly ambitious and high growth professional services business.  With a group model and having acquired a number of businesses they have big, bold plans for the future and are looking to build a robust HR function which supports these goals.   What is the role? A newly created HR Manager role reporting into the CPO.  This is an exciting opportunity to build the HR service from the ground up - think systems, processes, policies etc.  While they are doing some great stuff in pockets this role will be about doing a deep dive into what exists, and what can be used as the basis of the function moving forward.  This role will manage BAU while executing the build and delivery of the HR strategy in partnership with CPO and L&D Manager. Key areas of focus will be; Build policies, systems and processes that are closely aligned to the business goals Support the roll out of vision, mission and values ensuring that HR activities embody these and bring them to life for the business Support managers with the recruitment process (while likely building the process!) Work on a wide variety of projects relating to acquisitions and integration, supporting managers and their people through associated change What are we looking for? You must be able to demonstrate extensive HR generalist knowledge with sound understanding of UK employment law.  Ideally you will have built a HR function or been part of evolving HR in a scaling business, along with showing a strong understanding of best practice HR and how this can be applied in an SME setting. You must be an excellent communicator and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.  Comfort with hands on, operational delivery is critical, but you should also be able to see how this fits into the long term picture.  As this business is relatively new and they are in build mode, there is a strong preference for an office presence.  They have no formal hybrid model at present, however there is generally a 'be in the right place for the right reasons' approach.   If this sounds like you then please apply via the link. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.

Interim HR Director (c10 months) – Greater Manchester (Hybrid) – FTC – £85k–£95k + Benefits (DOE) . Who’s the business? A well-established, successful manufacturing business with sites across the UK and overseas. They're serious about what they do and even more serious about doing it better—always evolving, whether that’s product innovation or tightening up internal systems and processes. What’s the role about? You’ll be stepping into a key HR Director role, leading a, well-established team and working closely with the Exec to bring the People Plan to life. This isn’t a blank-page strategy role—it’s about taking a well-thought-out roadmap and getting it delivered. There’s a transformation programme already in motion, so your focus will be on execution: ensuring delivery is smooth, well-communicated, and keeps people on side throughout the change. You’ll oversee BAU HR, but a big piece of the puzzle is improving and embedding the HR transactional service, including new systems rollouts. You’ll also take the lead on complex ER issues and be a trusted advisor and coach to leaders across the business. Collaboration is key here—you’ll be working closely with colleagues across OD, Talent, and Change, plus regional and international teams, to keep things consistent and aligned across the board. Who are we looking for? An experienced senior HR generalist, with a strong background in HR Shared Services / People Services / HR Ops. You’ll need to be confident navigating HR systems, leading high-performing teams, and managing through change. Ideally, you’ll bring experience from a unionised manufacturing setting—you’ll understand the pace, the people, and the practicalities. What’s on offer? Salary: £85k–£95k DOE Benefits package Hybrid working: 3 days in the office / 2 from home Contract details: This is a 10-month FTC, starting early September (possibly late August). Interviews are set for mid to late July—so if this sounds like your kind of challenge, now’s the time to apply. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.

HR Business Partner – Greater Manchester – 12 month fixed term contract – upto £80,000 plus benefits Predominantly site based, with a little flexibility Are you an experienced HR Business Partner with a proven track record of working within heavily unionised environments? Are you energised by complex change agendas and want to make a real impact in a large operational workforce? What you’ll be doing: Acting as a true strategic partner to senior leaders across a large operational workforce. Leading and influencing in a complex, unionised setting Supporting the delivery of a significant change programme Building credible, collaborative relationships with unions and internal stakeholders alike. Providing pragmatic, people-focused solutions that balance business needs and employee wellbeing Coaching and challenging leaders to drive a high-performance, values-led culture What we’re looking for: A commercially savvy HR Business Partner who has worked in heavily unionised environments — this is non-negotiable Strong experience in leading and supporting large scale change programmes A confident communicator who can hold their own at the leadership table and with trade union representatives Deep understanding of UK employment law, ER frameworks, and best practice HR delivery Someone calm under pressure, with the resilience and diplomacy to navigate complexity Why join? This is a high-impact, high-trust role. You’ll have real influence over the change agenda, and the chance to make your mark in a business that’s evolving quickly. Sound like you? Send your CV via the link to be considered. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.

Senior People Business Partner (Hybrid) - Manchester - Upto £75,000 - Permanent   Do you thrive in agile, fast-moving environments where structure is still being shaped—and your influence helps define it?   We’re on the lookout for a Senior People Business Partner who knows how to bring stakeholders on a journey. Someone who gets that transformation is just as much about communication and mindset as it is about process. If you’ve got the credibility, the comms agility, and the HR expertise to operate at pace, keep reading.   In this role, you’ll: Act as a true partner to Commercial and Corporate functions bringing insight, challenge, and support. Use data, empathy, and strategy to elevate performance and culture. Be a driving force for change—whether that’s improving leadership capability, shaping reward, embedding new ways of working, or designing org structures. Operate with commercial savvy, making sure People initiatives deliver real business impact. Collaborate with a passionate People Team to create scalable, progressive solutions across the employee lifecycle.   This role is for you if you: Bring gravitas and presence—people naturally trust you and look to you for guidance. Know how to flex your communication style—you can talk data and strategy with senior leaders and switch seamlessly to inspire frontline teams. Love a bit of healthy ambiguity Want to build and execute, not just inherit and maintain. Get a buzz from working in a high growth, agile business that’s evolving quickly and reshaping its future.   You’ll need: Proven experience as a HR Business Partner, ideally in an agile, fast paced environment partnering corporate functions A strong track record of influencing and coaching leaders through change. Deep expertise across engagement, reward, organisational design, and performance. Confidence working in environments where not everything is defined—you’re not only comfortable with that, you thrive on it.   You'll get: A salary of between £70,000 - £75,000 depending on experience Upto 10% bonus 25 days hol (plus option to buy upto 5 extra) Pension at 5% Plus wider bens including discounts and wellbeing perks A hybrid working environment, c 2 days in the office per week   This is a chance to join a company at a pivotal stage of growth—where the future is being written right now. You’ll help shape that story.   Sound like you? Send your CV via the link to be considered.   Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.