HR Manager

Starting Salary: £40,000

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a standalone role where you can truly make an impact?

Our client is seeking a proactive and people-focused HR Manager to support operations across three busy sites. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working autonomously, partnering closely with managers, and shaping a positive, modern workplace culture.

This role offers real variety and influence — from managing employee relations and recruitment to driving HR improvements and supporting wellbeing initiatives. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy balancing strategic input with hands-on HR delivery, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

The Opportunity

As HR Manager, you will play a key role in developing and implementing effective HR policies, processes, and people initiatives that support both employees and wider business goals. Working across multiple sites, you’ll be the go-to HR expert, building strong relationships and providing practical guidance to managers at all levels.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business that values its people and offers flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to shape the HR function.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & HR Operations

• Lead on employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and performance issues
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook remain compliant and up to date
• Provide professional HR advice and support to managers and employees across all sites
• Drive HR initiatives and continuous improvement projects
• Analyse exit interview trends to support retention and recruitment strategies
• Promote a fair, consistent, and positive employee experience throughout the business

Recruitment, Training & Development

• Manage the full recruitment and onboarding process
• Support managers with interviewing, selection, and workforce planning
• Coordinate contracts, employee documentation, and HR records
• Assist with appraisal systems, succession planning, and development pathways
• Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development activities
• Coach and support managers to strengthen people management capability

Health & Safety Support

• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture across all locations
• Support compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures
• Coordinate inductions, training records, and refresher training
• Assist with accident investigations and wellbeing initiatives
• Monitor absence trends and support workplace welfare practices

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role, ideally at HR Manager level
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Confident managing employee relations casework independently
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly organised with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous

What’s on Offer

• Starting salary of £40,000
• 37.5-hour working week
• Flexible working hours available
• Option for a 4-day working week
• Opportunity to shape and influence the HR function
• Varied and rewarding standalone role within a supportive business environment

If you’re a confident HR professional looking for a role where you can add real value and make a visible difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date is 20th June 2026

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future