HR Manager

HR Manager
Halifax (Hybrid - 1 day working from home)
Salary: -45,000 + Benefits (including free parking)
Contract: Full-time | Permanent

Our client, a rapidly growing organisation based in Halifax, is looking for an experienced and proactive HR Manager to join their management team. After a period of significant expansion, the company is now focusing on consolidating its support functions, refining internal processes, and building a strong people strategy to support ongoing growth.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and qualified HR professional to take ownership of the HR function, drive change, and have a real impact on the business and its culture.
You''ll lead HR operations and provide expert guidance to line managers across the business. You''ll also manage a small HR team.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full employee life cycle - from recruitment and on boarding to development, retention and off boarding
  
• Coach and support line managers to handle day-to-day HR issues with confidence and consistency
  
• Review and improve HR structures, processes, and systems to support long-term business needs
  
• Overhaul the induction process to create a more engaging and impactful experience for new starters
  
• Drive employee engagement and well being initiatives
  
• Support the business goal of becoming a Top 100 Employer by 2026
  
• Ensure policies and procedures are compliant with UK employment law
  
• Monitor and report on key people data, including absence, attrition and performance
  
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies and benefits providers
  
• Maintain accurate employee records and reporting through Breathe HR
  
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• CIPD Level 5 (or higher) or equivalent HR qualification
  
• Previous experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner
  
• Strong generalist knowledge across recruitment, employee relations, performance and development
  
• Sound understanding of current UK employment law and HR best practice
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Comfortable working in a growing, fast-paced environment
  
• Experience coaching and developing line managers
  

• Salary: -45,000
  
• Hybrid working (1 day from home per week)
  
• Free on-site parking
  
• Opportunity to shape and lead the HR function
  
• A collaborative, people-focused culture
  
• Support from an experienced leadership team
  

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PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.