HR Manager

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 pro rata + benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, death in service, company pension, employee assistance programme, and free on‑site parking. Hours: Part‑time (school hours or fewer days) with full‑time also considered. Permanent role.

Unity Resourcing is delighted to be supporting our client in recruiting an experienced HR Manager for a growing organisation with multiple business groups. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who wants to take full ownership of the HR function, implement structure and build a modern, scalable HR approach that will evolve as the wider group continues to expand. This is a standalone role, you’ll have the autonomy to shape processes, introduce best practice and influence the people strategy at group level. 

Reporting directly to the Director, you will lead and deliver a complete generalist HR service for around 100 employees across both operational and office‑based teams. Responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering HR initiatives that support business growth, operational efficiency and a strong people culture

• Partnering with senior leaders on workforce planning, organisational design and change activity across multiple business groups

• Acting as the trusted HR expert, providing practical, commercially focused advice across all employee groups

• Managing all ER matters end‑to‑end and coaching managers to ensure fair, consistent decision‑making

• Leading recruitment across a wide range of roles and building strong talent pipelines

• Driving performance management, identifying training needs and supporting development and retention

• Maintaining HR policies, ensuring legal compliance and supporting audits and record‑keeping

• Overseeing payroll accuracy, benefits, pensions and reward processes

• Managing HR data, producing meaningful metrics and using insights to influence decision‑making

• Leading engagement and wellbeing initiatives and promoting a positive, inclusive culture across all teams

Essential:

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role at Manager or Senior Advisor level

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law

• Experience managing ER cases end‑to‑end

• Excellent communication, problem‑solving and influencing skills

• Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working independently

Desirable:

• Experience in a standalone HR role

• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)

• Experience in a regulated or safety‑focused environment

• HR systems experience and ability to analyse HR data

• Interest in engagement and wellbeing initiatives

To apply for this rewarding HR Manager position, please submit your CV via the link or contact Beth Davies at Unity Resourcing.