HR Manager - Central Services (Global Organisation)

This HR Manager role sits within central services, implementing people plans and driving change across HR, IT, Finance, Legal, and Marketing functions in a global matrix environment. It''s a hands-on, delivery-focused position combining cyclical HR activity with projects in organisational design, performance management, engagement, and DEI.

Client Details

This is a global legal and business services firm with a strong UK base and offices across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. The organisation is modernising its central services, investing in new systems and ways of working, and building a culture that values flexibility, inclusion, and innovation. For HR professionals, it offers both the scale of a global matrix structure and the opportunity to shape meaningful change.

• Play a key role in embedding organisational design, transformation, and people initiatives in a professional services environment.
• Join a collaborative culture that prioritises employee wellbeing, flexibility, and diversity while driving growth and innovation.

Description

Join a global provider of integrated legal and business services as an HR Manager, supporting central services (HR, IT, Finance, Legal and Marketing) during a period of significant change and transformation. Based in Manchester, this hybrid role combines tactical delivery of people plans with the opportunity to lead projects that shape the organisation''s future operating model.

What you''ll be doing:

• Deliver divisional people priorities and cyclical HR activities (e.g. promotions, reviews, performance management).
• Lead and support change and organisational design projects through to completion.
• Work closely with senior leaders, challenging and coaching them to build effective management behaviours.
• Act as a conduit between central services and the wider business, ensuring alignment with the global operating model.
• Use HR data and insights to inform decisions, manage people risks, and support delivery of the people plan.
• Partner with specialist HR teams (Reward, L&D, Recruitment, Ops, MI) to deliver colleague-centred initiatives.

Profile

What you''ll bring:

• HR experience in professional services, financial services, or a corporate environment.
• Strong technical HR expertise with the ability to coach senior stakeholders.
• Proven experience delivering cyclical HR activity and people change projects.
• Confidence in translating business needs into actionable HR plans.
• Hands-on approach, with strong analytical skills and an outcomes focus.
• Passion for delivering exceptional colleague experiences in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Job Offer

• -55,000 - -58,000 per year
• Up to 10% bonus based on business performance
• Pension contributions up to 7%
• Private medical insurance and life assurance (4x salary)
• Flexible benefits platform
• 25 days holiday (+/- 5 buy/sell)
• Parking discount
• Recognition scheme with monetary awards

This permanent role in Manchester offers a great opportunity to advance your career in human resources. Apply today to join a respected professional services organisation!