Our client is a successful and expanding organisation headquartered in the Sunderland area. As the business embarks on the next exciting part of its development strategy, they are looking to appoint an experienced HR Manager to work closely with the leadership team to support the company achieve its overall business and growth objectives.

This hands-on, generalist HR role provides the opportunity to influence the direction of the HR function and contribute to the success of the organisation through the execution of their ambitious People Strategy.

The role will focus on:

• Developing an effective HR function to drive performance across the organisation.
• Strengthening the employee experience to promote an engaged and motivated workforce.
• Providing advice and guidance to the leadership and executive teams on all People related matters.
• Developing and implementing HR related policies and being the lead on the following HR disciplines: Employee Relations; Culture and engagement; Talent, recruitment and retention; Performance Management; Leadership and Development; and HR Data.
• Providing advice and guidance on HR support, best practice and employment legislation to all stakeholders.
• Dealing with all employee relations matters in line with employment legislation.
• Developing the organisation’s onboarding and induction programmes to offer an excellent employee experience.
• Managing HR administration processes to ensure all HR records are maintained and in line with regulatory requirements.
• Taking ownership of HR metrics and using data to drive continuous improvement.
• Providing support to the Chief People Officer on a range of cultural and people initiatives.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an experienced HR professional operating at the HR Manager or Business Partner level.
• Have excellent knowledge of UK Employment Law.
• Have experience gained within a commercial environment, ideally as part of a growing business.
• Be proactive, astute and driven to promote positive change.
• Be an effective Business Partner and able to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Be CIPD qualified (minimum Level 5) or be willing to work towards.

The role is primarily office based and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious organisation which actively encourages personal and professional development.