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HR Manager Based on the outskirts of Leeds 9 day fortnight and flexible working Salary £50,000 - £60,000 Elevation HR are working with a dynamic manufacturing business who are looking for an HR Manager who can turn business goals into practical, people-focused action. In this standalone role you will be someone who can balance strategy with hands-on delivery, build trust across the business, and help shape a workplace where people can thrive and deliver real results. What you’ll be doing Partner with the Leadership Team to bring Core Values to life Turn business goals into real, actionable HR moves that actually drive performance and long-term success. Build and deliver learning experiences that grow skills, confidence, and careers. Rethink pay, benefits, and change programs to keep people engaged, motivated, and here for the long haul. Own the company’s benefits lineup — pensions, life cover, private health — keeping it sharp, competitive, and relevant. Create engagement and wellbeing programs that genuinely make this a place people want to work. Lead succession planning and talent growth so we’re always ready for what’s next. Oversee the full employee journey — from that first interview to a warm send-off — making sure every step feels consistent and supportive. Work hand-in-hand with managers to hire smart, attract great talent, and build teams that thrive. Use data and KPIs to read the story behind the numbers, spot what’s working (and what’s not), and steer smarter decisions. What you’ll bring Solid HR experience, with a strong understanding of employment law and best practice. The ability to influence, coach, and build credibility across all levels of the organisation. A balance of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery. A genuine passion for people, culture, and continuous improvement. CIPD Qualified

Are you a commercially minded and process driven HR professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? We’re delighted to be supporting a well established, growing accountancy firm in their search for a HR Manager to join their ambitious and forward thinking team. This is an incredibly exciting time to come on board, with a variety of transformation projects already on the horizon, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and influence the future of the business from day one! As the HR Manager you will be required to be visible and present within the offices 4 days per week and have flexibility to travel to their other two sites. About the Role This is a true blend of operational and strategic HR. You’ll take ownership of the full employee lifecycle, while also driving meaningful change through process improvement, systems implementation, and culture development. Key responsibilities include: Implementing new processes and procedures to streamline and automate operations across the business Leading the rollout of a new HR system and embedding it successfully across the business Overseeing training plans, supporting managers with coaching, and fostering a culture of accountability and growth Updating policies, handbooks, and ensuring all HR practices are current and compliant Collating accurate payroll information Building relationships with agencies and schools to maintain a strong pipeline of talent Building strong relationships across the business to establish trust and credibility, working closely with the leadership team to drive engagement About You You’ll be a confident and credible HR professional who enjoys both the strategic and hands on elements of HR. You’re someone who isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo but understands how to navigate the nuances of a small, close knit organisation. You will also have: CIPD Level 7 (or Level 5 with the desire to work towards Level 7, support available) Experience implementing new HR systems Strong commercial acumen and ability to present confidently at board level A proactive, solutions focused mindset with the ability to lead from the front Why Join? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected, people-focused firm at a pivotal stage in their growth journey. You’ll be empowered to make meaningful change, see the results of your work quickly, and play a key role in shaping the business’s future.

Our client, a prestigious and dynamic organisation based in the City of London , is seeking an experienced and confident HR Manager to take full ownership of their people strategy and day-to-day HR operations. This is a standalone, strategic role reporting directly to the board, offering exceptional exposure at executive level. For the right candidate, this role provides a clear pathway to a future board appointment . You will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s culture, systems, and people strategy , with full autonomy and support from the senior leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior HR professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and wants to make a tangible impact. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all HR operations for approximately 70 employees, ensuring full compliance with UK employment legislation. Partner closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to drive strategic HR initiatives. Formalise and optimise HR processes and policies to support business growth. Lead proactive recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent. Implement and optimise HR systems as part of a current digital transformation project. Anticipate and resolve HR challenges with confidence and professionalism. Support and advise leadership on employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning. Ensure the company remains ahead of technological and legislative trends.

Job Description: HR Manager & People Partner Company: HyKit Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire About Hykit: HyKit is a bold new venture set to revolutionise the hydrogen landscape for off-road heavy machinery. Launching in 2025 and headquartered in Oxfordshire, UK, HyKit is a joint initiative by HYCAP, HydraB Group, and JCB—three leaders united by a shared vision of accelerating hydrogen adoption in construction and transportation. We're now at a pivotal stage where our people are our greatest asset, and we need a foundational HR leader to help us build a world-class culture. The Mission: As the founding member of our people function, you will be the cornerstone of everything people-related at Hykit. This is a true "builders" role, split between rolling up your sleeves to manage essential HR administration and stepping up to provide strategic partnership to our leadership team. You will have a direct voice in shaping our culture, coaching our managers, and implementing the processes that will scale with our ambitious growth. We are not looking for a traditional, policy-heavy HR person. We need a perceptive and smart business partner who isn't scared to have an opinion and is ambitious enough to grow this function from the ground up. Key Responsibilities: Hands-On HR Operations (The Foundation): Own the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding with precision and care. Manage our HRIS maintain impeccable employee records, and process contractual changes. Serve as the first point of contact for all employee queries on policies, benefits, and basic employment law. Manage payroll preparation in partnership with finance and external providers. Coordinate with our retained third-party HR advisors and legal counsel on complex ER cases and to ensure compliance. Manager Coaching & People Development (The Growth): Act as a trusted coach and confidante to our managers, helping them navigate people challenges, from performance conversations to team motivation. Support managers in creating effective development plans for their teams. Facilitate training sessions on essential people management skills. Strategic People Partnership (The Future): You will "have a seat at the table," contributing to leadership discussions on organisational design, talent strategy, and culture. Use your perceptive nature to identify people trends, engagement opportunities, and potential risks before they become issues. Lead projects to develop and embed our core values, improve employee engagement, and build our employer brand. Analyse people data to provide insights that drive better business decisions. Who You Are: A Pragmatic Builder: You are happy in the weeds of admin one moment and discussing high-level strategy the next. You understand that flawless execution of the basics is what allows strategic influence to flourish. Ambitiously Confident: You have a voice and you know how to use it. You communicate your ideas with clarity and conviction, earning the respect of senior leaders through your insight and credibility. Perceptive & Smart: You have high emotional intelligence. You can "read the room," understand underlying dynamics, and anticipate people-related needs. Proactive & Resourceful: You don't wait to be told what to do. You see a gap and you fill it. You know when to leverage external experts and how to get the best from them. A True Partner: You build trust effortlessly. Managers and employees see you as a go-to resource who is both supportive and challenging in the right measures. Experience & Qualifications: Proven experience as an HR Advisor, HR Business Partner, or a junior HR Manager in a fast-paced environment. Solid, hands-on experience with HR administration, payroll processes, and UK employment law fundamentals. Demonstrable experience coaching managers and handling employee relations cases. Experience working with external HR or legal advisors is highly desirable. CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience is preferred.

The ideal candidate will support the full scope of Human Resources responsibilities and partner with the organization on strategic initiatives. They will maintain and enhance the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating human resources policies, programs, and practices. Responsibilities Recruit and Onboard new hires Conduct performance management and provide feedback Manage Payroll and benefits for employees Qualifications Bachelor's degree or relevant experience 5 years' experience in Human Resources Strong recruiting and demonstrated ability to improve talent acquisition strategies Demonstrated expertise training managers and employees Strong organizational, critical thinking and communications skills Attention to detail and good judgement

Blair West are supporting our County Durham based client in their search for a HR Manager. This is a new role for a rapidly scaling business with an emphasis of recruitment. This is role you can make your own and would suit someone who has previous worked in a stand alone position and has experience of recruiting trades people. The opportunity: Recruitment: Develop a recruitment strategy to support the business as it grows both in numbers and geographical locations. Succession planning – create a robust strategy that allows roles to be filled quickly with minimum disruption to the business. Employee Lifecycle – manage the entire journey from onboarding to offboarding and everything in between. HR Strategy: Working with the owners to develop a HR strategy to create a happy and effective workforce. Looking at benefits and culture. Employee Relations – Manage all employee relations. Administration: Manage all HR admin tasks, contracts and paperwork. Leadership – Sitting within the SLT, providing regular people updates. Policy and procedures – Harmonise existing policies and procedures. You’ll be the ideal candidate for this position if you have: Previous experience in a stand alone role. Strong recruitment background. Experience with succession planning and recruitment strategy. Good ER experience. Ability to build a HR function fit for a growing business. Our commitment Blair West is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion at every stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to fairness, equality, and ongoing diversity training for our team to give our candidates and clients a feeling of belonging during their experience with us. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during their experience with us, please speak to their consultant.

About Welland Medical Ltd: Welland Medical brings to market the best and most innovative products that enhance the lives of people living with a stoma across the world. Investing in the most talented people, collaborating to create world-class, ground-breaking products and services devoted to improving peoples’ lives. We are passionate about making a difference in the world. Welland Medical is a part of Clinimed Holdings Limited, a prominent figure in the Healthcare and Medical Equipment sector. Clinimed Holdings Limited comprises a group of companies established in 1982 through the acquisition and formation of various entities within the group. Job Summary: As HR Manager , you’ll lead a small but experienced team in delivering a proactive, people-first HR and Payroll service that aligns with the company’s strategic goals. You’ll work closely with the Managing Director and Group HR Director to shape and implement HR initiatives that support Welland Medical now and in the future. This role balances operational and strategic responsibilities, from employee relations and performance management to recruitment, engagement, and HR data analysis. You’ll also play a key role in supporting group-wide HR projects and ensuring compliance with employment law. Main Duties & Responsibilities: Team Leadership Lead and manage the HR team, setting clear goals, coaching performance, and supporting professional development. Oversee day-to-day HR operations, ensuring consistent, high-quality advice and support to employees and managers. HR Advice & Employment Law Provide expert guidance to senior leaders on HR matters, policy application, and complex employee relations issues. Manage absence, grievance, and disciplinary cases; ensure fair, consistent decision-making. Lead initiatives to improve employee engagement and workplace culture, including post-survey action planning and pulse checks. Support and promote Welland as a “Great Place to Work”. Learning & Development Work with the L&D Advisor to shape and deliver effective training and development programmes. Champion management and leadership development across the business. Ensure L&D strategy supports succession planning and talent growth. Recruitment & Selection Oversee all recruitment activity, working with the Recruitment Advisor and wider HR team. Partner with senior leaders and Group HR on senior-level hires, including psychometric testing and feedback. Ensure effective onboarding and induction processes. Policies & Compliance Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures in line with UK employment law. Keep the business informed of relevant legislative changes and their potential impact. Payroll & HR Data Oversee payroll and pension administration in line with CliniMed Group guidelines. Produce accurate HR metrics and reports to inform SLT and guide business decisions. Track and analyse employee data (turnover, absence, engagement, etc.) to identify trends and risks. Lead on statutory reporting, including Gender Pay Gap submissions. Budget Management Manage the HR department budget, including training, wellbeing, and recruitment spend. Conduct salary and benefits benchmarking to support attraction and retention. Ensure spending aligns with approved budgets and headcount plans. Group Collaboration Support cross-group HR projects, including HRIS improvements and policy updates. Provide advice to group HR colleagues and contribute to wider HR strategy under the guidance of the Group HR Director. Personal & Team Development Coach and support the professional growth of the HR team. Stay up to date with HR best practice and legal developments in line with CIPD standards. Key Success Indicators: Demonstrated improvements in efficiency, cost savings, and quality performance. Positive feedback from stakeholders regarding CI initiatives and support. Increased employee engagement and participation in CI activities. Visible and sustainable enhancement of CI culture, including broader adoption and consistent use of CI tools and methodologies across the organization. Other Duties: Support the investigation and reporting of customer complaints. Assist with incoming inspection, including sampling and analysis of raw materials. Contribute to Post-Market Surveillance (PMS) and Post-Market Clinical Follow-up (PMCF) activities. Participate in Lean Manufacturing projects and provide progress updates to the Continuous Improvement (CI) Management team in relation to key KPIs. Personal Specifications: Essential: The candidate must hold a CIPD Level 7 qualification (Master’s level) and be educated to degree level. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Human Resources Manager role is required, with a proven track record of managing and leading a successful HR team. Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment is essential. Must have a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and regulations. Demonstrated experience as a strategic HR Business Partner, with the ability to align HR practices with organisational goals. A full understanding and hands-on experience of running a small payroll function is essential. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills are required to build effective relationships at all levels of the organisation. Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively and independently. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office packages and experienced in the use of HR Information Systems (HRIS). Ability to interpret HR analytics and data to identify issues and provide evidence-based solutions. A clear understanding of quality standards within a manufacturing setting is necessary. Must demonstrate the ability to lead by example, with a sustained commitment to achieving company goals and fostering a high-performance culture. A good level of emotional intelligence is essential for effectively managing people and complex situations. Desirable: Chartered Fellowship of the CIPD (FCIPD) or working towards it. Project management experience or formal project management qualification. Training in psychometric assessments (Level A and/or Level B) is advantageous. Experience or understanding of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma). Prior involvement in leading or contributing to HR-related projects at a strategic level.

About the Company We are looking for an experienced and driven HR Manager to lead all site-based human resources functions. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the culture, engagement, and success of a fast-paced Aerospace manufacturing environment. About the Role As a key member of the site leadership team, you will oversee HR strategy and operations, ensuring our people, structure, and processes are aligned for both immediate impact and long-term success. Responsibilities Lead all HR operations, including employee relations, time & attendance, compensation & benefits, recruitment, training, and compliance. Partner with senior leadership to drive engagement, retention, and talent development strategies. Lead site recruitment activities, including managing the Apprenticeship Programme. Oversee the Employee Benefits programme, including pension administration. Provide expert HR business partnering to the Site Leader and cross-functional managers. Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and GDPR requirements. Champion performance management, coaching, and career development. Monitor and act on key HR KPIs, ensuring continuous improvement across the site. Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing HR team. Qualifications Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline. Significant HR generalist experience, ideally within manufacturing or a similar industrial environment. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Proven experience in driving employee engagement, performance, and change initiatives. Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment. Confident using HR systems and analysing data to drive decisions. Required Skills Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Proven experience in driving employee engagement, performance, and change initiatives. Preferred Skills Significant HR generalist experience, ideally within manufacturing or a similar industrial environment. Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment. Confident using HR systems and analysing data to drive decisions. Pay range and compensation package Competitive salary of £60,000 plus benefits. Equal Opportunity Statement If you’re a forward-thinking HR professional who thrives on challenge and enjoys making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the lead in driving people success at our site.

We are working with a premium, multi-site hospitality business with a growing portfolio of restaurants, pubs, and boutique hotels across London. Renowned for delivering exceptional guest experiences, they are equally committed to building a strong, people-first culture across their venues. They’re now looking to appoint a confident and capable HR & Recruitment Manager on a part-time basis (3 days per week) . This is a standalone, generalist role with a particular focus on recruitment, onboarding, and compliance, including right to work checks and visa sponsorship responsibilities. The ideal candidate will come from a hospitality background and have hands-on experience managing the full employee lifecycle, along with solid working knowledge of UK employment law and Skilled Worker visa processes. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys variety and autonomy, and wants to make a real impact in a fast-paced, people-led environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead recruitment across all levels (FOH, BOH, management) Manage right to work checks and all onboarding processes Oversee and maintain the company’s Sponsor License Manage Skilled Worker visa applications and ensure compliance with Home Office regulations Advise managers on employee relations, performance management, and HR policy Drive employee engagement and support learning & development across the business Ensure HR policies and processes are up to date and fully compliant with UK employment law What We’re Looking For: CIPD Level 5 (or above) Hospitality HR experience (restaurants, pubs, or hotels) Strong recruitment and onboarding experience Skilled in handling visa sponsorship and immigration compliance Excellent communication and coaching skills Confident working independently and across multiple venues