Human Resources Manager

About North Property Group North Property Group is one of the UK’s fastest-growing property investment and lettings agencies, with offices in Leeds, Manchester, London, and Hong Kong. We specialise in high-quality residential property, supporting landlords, tenants, and investors with exceptional service. Driven by innovation, ambition, and a people-first approach, we are proud of our award nominations, rapid growth, and recognition in The Sunday Times as the 46th fastest-growing company in the UK. Job Overview We are seeking an experienced and strategic HR Manager to build and lead our HR function. This is a rare opportunity to establish HR processes from the ground up in a dynamic, high-growth SME. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our culture, supporting business expansion, and driving initiatives that attract, develop, and retain top talent. If you are a hands-on HR professional who thrives in sales driven environments and wants to make a tangible impact, this role offers the scope and autonomy to do just that. Key Responsibilities HR Strategy & Leadership Develop and deliver a people strategy aligned with business goals. Partner with senior leadership to drive growth, workforce planning, and organisational development. Lead and oversee day-to-day HR operations, ensuring both strategic and operational HR support. HR Operations & Processes Design and implement HR policies, procedures, and systems to support scalability. Maintain and evolve employee handbooks that reflect our culture and values. Manage HR systems, records, and reporting to ensure data integrity and compliance. Administer employee contracts, changes, and documentation with accuracy. Recruitment & Talent Development Own the full recruitment lifecycle - from attraction and selection to onboarding. Implement robust talent management frameworks to retain and grow high performers. Develop training and development initiatives to support career progression. Coordinate induction programmes and probation reviews. Employee Relations & Compliance Ensure HR practices are legally compliant and up to date with UK employment law. Advise managers on employee relations matters, disciplinary issues, and performance management. Handle day-to-day HR queries from employees, escalating where appropriate. Support with payroll preparation, benefits administration, and absence management. Admin Design and roll out initiatives to boost employee engagement, recognition, and well-being. Organise internal events, recognition programmes, and employee communications. Manage HR administration tasks - from filing and compliance checks to ensuring smooth office support. What We’re Looking For Proven track record as an HR Manager (ideally within a fast-paced SME). Experience in setting up HR functions and frameworks from scratch. CIPD Level 7 qualified Very strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with the confidence to partner at senior level. Demonstrated ability to support rapid growth and organisational change. Passionate about culture, diversity, and creating a positive employee experience. Based in Leeds or Manchester (minimum 4 days a week office-based), with flexibility for travel to London on rare occasions. Why Join North Property Group? Join the fastest-growing independent property investment company in the UK. Be a pioneer in shaping and scaling the HR function in a high-growth environment. Work closely with founders and senior leaders, influencing strategy and culture. Thrive in a collaborative, ambitious, and people-first team. Our Perks

Created: 2025-09-10