HR Manager

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to lead and manage all human resources functions across the organisation. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will provide professional HR advice and support to management and employees, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice.

This is a varied and hands-on role responsible for developing HR strategies, managing recruitment and onboarding activities, coordinating learning and development initiatives, maintaining HR systems and records, and supporting organisational growth. The HR Manager will play a key role in fostering a positive workplace culture and driving continuous improvement across the business.

About The Role

• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies and procedures aligned to business objectives.
• Provide advice and guidance to management on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning and employment matters.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Coordinate all recruitment activities, including advertising, shortlisting, interviewing and onboarding new employees.
• Prepare and maintain job descriptions and person specifications.
• Manage employee induction programmes.
• Identify training needs and coordinate internal and external learning and development activities.
• Act as Training Coordinator and manage training records and grant applications.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Prepare HR reports and statutory monitoring returns as required.
• Lead and support the organisation's Investors in People programme and accreditation activities.
• Support compliance with ISO and other business management standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the wider business as required.

Required Criteria

• Third-level qualification in Human Resources, Business Management or a related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a generalist HR role
• Experience advising managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management issues
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels

Desired Criteria

• CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above), CIPD membership or working towards membership
• Experience working within the construction sector
• Experience of Investors in People accreditation, ISO management systems, or CITB grants and training administration

Skills Needed

Human Resource Management, Communication, Recruitment and Selection

Salary

Not disclosed