HR Manager

VACANCY: HR Manager

LOCATION: Blackburn

SALARY: Up to £50,000 + Benefits

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Manager to lead our clients Human Resources function. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all HR operations, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, and aligning HR strategies with organisational objectives. This role is key in fostering a positive working environment and supporting a high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment & Onboarding:
  Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, interviews, hiring, and induction of new employees.
• Employee Relations:
  Promote a positive workplace culture by addressing employee concerns, mediating disputes, and encouraging open communication.
• Policy Development & Compliance:
  Develop, implement, and review HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with UK employment law and best practice.
• Performance Management:
  Support line managers in performance appraisals, objective setting, and performance improvement plans.
• Learning & Development:
  Identify training needs and coordinate development programmes to support employee growth and retention.
• Compensation & Benefits:
  Oversee payroll processes, manage employee benefits schemes, and ensure a fair and competitive reward strategy.
• HR Data & Reporting:
  Maintain accurate employee records and provide regular HR metrics and reports to senior leadership.
• HR Systems Management:
  Ensure the HR Information System is up-to-date and functioning effectively.

Person Specification:

• Degree in Human Resources - CIPD Level 5
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• TUPE Transfer

Desirable Experience:

• Experience in organisational development and change management
• Awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) best practice

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + 8 Statutory holidays
• Company pension
• Onsite parking