Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong background in employee relations, employment law and HR operations? Are you confident managing complex casework, advising senior stakeholders and ensuring HR policies and practices are legally compliant, fair and effective?

Our client is a modern and forward-thinking institution, who pride themselves on being friendly, inclusive and collaborative. They are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to lead their HR function, with a particular focus on HR operations, employee relations, employment law and compliance. This is an opportunity for a hands-on HR leader who combines strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to advise and constructively challenge managers at all levels.

Alongside your operational responsibilities, you will lead and develop the HR team, oversee core HR services and administration, and drive continuous improvement across policies, processes, systems and the wider employee experience.

You will be an experienced HR generalist with substantial hands-on experience in employee relations, employment law and operational HR management. You will be confident taking the lead on complex cases, advising senior managers and translating legislation and policy into practical, proportionate solutions.

This is a temporary contract to start as soon as possible. It is a full-time role, working 37 hours a week and the client is able to consider hybrid working.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• You will be educated to degree level or have equivalent professional experience, with a strong track record of senior HR generalist practice.
• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent senior-level HR experience is desirable. Chartered CIPD membership or equivalent professional experience would also be advantageous.
• Significant experience managing complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence matters.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and its practical application in an organisational setting.
• Experience managing HR operations, reviewing policies and procedures, and maintaining legal and regulatory compliance.
• Experience advising on organisational change, restructures and workforce-related risk.
• The ability to manage, develop and motivate an HR team while balancing strategic priorities with operational demands.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills, including the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders constructively.
• A pragmatic, analytical and solutions-focused approach, with strong attention to detail and sound judgement when handling confidential and sensitive matters.
• Experience of recruitment and selection, pay and reward structures, HR systems and management information.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, lead projects and drive improvements in HR service delivery.

To Apply

Please send a copy of your CV and supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.

Ann Pettengell Ltd is acting as an Employment Business for this vacancy.