HR Manager

HR Manager We''re seeking a proactive and people-focused HR Manager to lead and support our dedicated team during maternity cover at our client a Leicester-based engineering business. Position: HR Manager (Maternity Cover- 15 months) Salary: £55000-£60,000pa Location: Leicester, UK Hours: Full time, 37.75 hours per week flexible working - Hybrid Closing date: 28th November 2025 Starting: January 2026 About the Role This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a respected engineering company. As their standalone HR Manager, you''ll lead all aspects of the HR function, ensuring their people feel supported, policies are up to date, and managers are empowered to lead effectively. You''ll balance hands-on HR delivery with strategic input, helping to shape a culture where everyone can thrive. Key responsibilities include: Leading the review and implementation of HR policies, ensuring compliance and best practice. Providing professional advice on HR matters, employee relations, and employment law. Managing recruitment, onboarding, and right-to-work checks. HR Administration, overseeing payroll, pensions, and employee benefits administration. Maintaining accurate HR records and reporting via Tensor and Brightpay. Coordinating training and development, wellbeing, and health surveillance activities. Supporting performance management, development, succession planning and employee engagement initiatives. Empowering and partnering with managers to promote a positive, fair, ..... full job details .....