HR Manager

HR Manager | Otley (Office Based)

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 pro rata + benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, death in service, company pension, employee assistance programme, and free on‑site parking. Hours: Part‑time (school hours or fewer days) with full‑time also considered. Permanent role.

Unity Resourcing is delighted to be supporting our client in recruiting an experienced HR Manager for a growing organisation with multiple business groups. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who wants to take full ownership of the HR function, implement structure and build a modern, scalable HR approach that will evolve as the wider group continues to expand. This is a standalone role, you’ll have the autonomy to shape processes, introduce best practice and influence the people strategy at group level. 

The Role

Reporting directly to the Director, you will lead and deliver a complete generalist HR service for around 100 employees across both operational and office‑based teams. Responsibilities include:

Developing and delivering HR initiatives that support business growth, operational efficiency and a strong people culture

Partnering with senior leaders on workforce planning, organisational design and change activity across multiple business groups

Acting as the trusted HR expert, providing practical, commercially focused advice across all employee groups

Managing all ER matters end‑to‑end and coaching managers to ensure fair, consistent decision‑making

Leading recruitment across a wide range of roles and building strong talent pipelines

Driving performance management, identifying training needs and supporting development and retention

Maintaining HR policies, ensuring legal compliance and supporting audits and record‑keeping

Overseeing payroll accuracy, benefits, pensions and reward processes

Managing HR data, producing meaningful metrics and using insights to influence decision‑making

Leading engagement and wellbeing initiatives and promoting a positive, inclusive culture across all teams

About You

Essential:

Proven experience in a generalist HR role at Manager or Senior Advisor level

Strong knowledge of UK employment law

Experience managing ER cases end‑to‑end

Excellent communication, problem‑solving and influencing skills

Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working independently

Desirable:

Experience in a standalone HR role

CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)

Experience in a regulated or safety‑focused environment

HR systems experience and ability to analyse HR data

Interest in engagement and wellbeing initiatives

To apply for this rewarding HR Manager position, please submit your CV via the link or contact Beth Davies at Unity Resourcing
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed