HR Manager Location: Colchester area Salary: Circa 50-55k per annum Contract: Full-time, Permanent Casanovas Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Manager to join a growing and very well-established business in the Colchester area. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who wants to make a genuine impact and help shape the HR function. Working across a workforce of around 150 employees, you'll provide day-to-day HR support while also developing and improving people processes, policies and practices. The Role You'll act as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees, providing advice and support across the full employee lifecycle. Key responsibilities will include: * Managing and advising on employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance. * Supporting and coaching line managers with people-related issues. * Supporting recruitment, onboarding and probation processes. * Reviewing and developing HR policies, procedures and processes. * Ensuring HR practices remain compliant with UK employment legislation. * Maintaining accurate employee records and HR documentation. * Supporting employee engagement, wellbeing, training and development initiatives. * Providing HR reports and updates to senior management. * Supporting payroll with HR-related queries. * Working with external HR/legal advisers on more complex matters. * Supporting wider HR projects and organisational change. About You We're looking for an experienced HR professional with: * CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience. * Vast generalist HR experience. * Strong employee relations experience. * Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. * Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail. * Confidence dealing with sensitive and complex matters. * The ability to build strong relationships with managers and employees. * Experience in manufacturing/production and shift workers would be an advantage. * A proactive, practical approach and the ability to manage competing priorities. The Opportunity This is a genuine opportunity to build and develop the HR function, improve existing processes and work closely with managers to introduce positive change. The business is looking for someone with a positive attitude who wants to get stuck in, make a difference and become a long-term part of the team. If you're an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can really make your mark, we'd love to hear from you