HR Manager

HR Manager | Hull (hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 from home) | Paying £50k - £55k DOE

We are partnering with a well-established, multi-site business that is looking for an HR Manager to join its Hull team.

Reporting to the Director of HR, you will deliver a proactive, legally compliant and people-focused HR service that supports the organisation's strategic objectives. The role leads on employee relations, policy implementation, workforce planning and the development of managers, while ensuring a positive employee experience and strong operational HR delivery across the business. You will also lead, coach and develop members of the HR team.

This is a hands-on, varied role for an experienced generalist who enjoys partnering with senior leaders and making a real difference to people and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR & Advisory

• Partner with senior leaders and managers to deliver HR solutions aligned to business and workforce priorities.
• Provide expert advice on employment legislation, best practice and company policy.
• Support organisational change programmes.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of HR strategy and people plans.

Employee Relations

• Lead and manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance management.
• Coach and support managers to handle ER matters confidently and consistently.
• Ensure fair, consistent and legally compliant decision-making across the organisation.

Policies, Compliance & Governance

• Develop, implement and review HR policies and procedures in line with employment law.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, such as right to work, GDPR, equality legislation and family leave.
• Support audits and ensure accurate HR records are maintained.

Recruitment & Workforce Planning

• Oversee recruitment activity, ensuring timely hiring and a positive candidate experience.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning and talent identification.
• Work with hiring managers to improve selection, interviewing and onboarding.

Learning, Development & Performance

• Support the implementation of performance management frameworks.
• Identify development needs and support learning and training initiatives.
• Promote continuous improvement and management capability.

Pay, Benefits & HR Systems

• Support salary review processes, benchmarking and job evaluations.
• Oversee benefits administration and provide guidance to employees and managers.
• Work with the HRIS Administrator to ensure the HR system supports the needs of the business and its employees.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach and develop HR team members, carrying out performance and development reviews and putting succession and career development plans in place.
• Ensure sufficient cover for holiday, sickness or unexpected absence.
• Deliver best practice and consistency across all activities, reducing non-value-adding work, and ensure activity stays within budget.

Key Requirements:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified, or studying towards the qualification.
• Substantial generalist HR experience at HR Manager, Senior HR Adviser or HR Business Partner level.
• Strong employee relations case management experience.
• Experience of developing, reviewing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Multi-site experience.
• Strong and current knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience of coaching managers to handle people issues confidently, consistently and fairly.
• Experience of leading, coaching or developing HR team members.
• Experience of supporting performance management and learning and development initiatives.
• HRIS experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Credible, professional and approachable.

If you're an experienced HR professional looking for a varied, hands-on role with real influence, we'd love to hear from you. To find out more or to apply, please contact Cobb & Jones Recruitment.