HR Manager

Your new company Hays is proud to be working with a diverse and dynamic organisation seeking a seasoned HR Manager to lead its UK HR function. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to influence business outcomes through strategic HR leadership, operational excellence, and a people-first approach. Your new role As HR Manager, you''ll lead a talented HR team and be responsible for aligning UK HR practices with global strategies, ensuring compliance, and driving initiatives that enhance employee experience and organisational performance. Key Focus Areas Lead and develop a high-performing HR team. Champion a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Guide change management efforts and support organisational transformation. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Localise and implement global HR strategies to meet UK business needs. Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on all people matters. Oversee payroll, HR analytics, and employment law compliance. Oversee recruitment, talent development, and employer branding initiatives. Lead HR projects and digital transformation efforts. Promote diversity, wellbeing, and employee engagement. What you''ll need to succeed Proven HR leadership experience within complex or international settings. Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR compliance. Strategic mindset with hands-on operational capability. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Skilled in using integrated HR technologies to streamline processes and support data-driven decisions. Degree in HR, Business, or related field, or CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent). Comfortable being onsite daily during the initial bedding-in phase. What you''ll get in return This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact in a business that champions innovation, collaboration, and people development. You''ll benefit from a competitive reward package and be part of a supportive global HR network with clear career progression pathways. The role is initially office-based to help build strong relationships with the senior leadership team, with the flexibility to work from home two days per week once established. For more information, please contact Louisa London, Senior HR Recruitment Partner for East Anglia & Essex Desired Skills and Experience Employment Law, Talent Management, CIPD, HR Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Operational HR Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C''s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk55b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc

Created: 2025-11-06