HR Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and commercially minded HR Manager to join a well-established professional services organisation based in Birmingham on a full time, permanent basis.

This is a broad and varied role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day HR function while working closely with senior leadership to deliver people initiatives that support business growth, employee engagement, and organisational performance.

As a trusted advisor to managers and employees, you will play a key role in shaping a positive employee experience, driving best practice, and ensuring compliance across all areas of HR.

As HR Manager, you'll be responsible for

HR Strategy and Operations

Partner with senior leaders to support the delivery of people strategies aligned to business objectives

Use HR data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities

Oversee HR systems, processes, and employee records, ensuring accuracy and efficiency

Support workforce planning, budgeting, and resource management activities

Monitor trainee and apprentice development, ensuring progress and performance objectives are achieved

Employee Relations

Provide expert advice on employment law and HR best practice

Manage a range of employee relations matters including absence, performance, disciplinary, and grievance cases

Review and enhance policies and procedures to support business needs

Ensure HR processes are applied consistently and effectively across the organisation

Recruitment and Talent

Lead recruitment activities, partnering with hiring managers and external agencies

Develop attraction strategies across multiple channels to secure high-quality talent

Ensure an excellent candidate and onboarding experience

Identify and deliver learning and development initiatives that support employee growth and organisational capability

Engagement, Performance and Reward

Lead employee engagement initiatives and support action planning following survey feedback

Support reward, recognition, and retention activities

Manage and continually improve performance review processes

Coach and support managers in effective performance management practices

Coordinate payroll submissions with external providers

Leadership and Stakeholder Management

Build strong relationships with managers and stakeholders across the business

Lead, coach, and develop members of the HR team

Manage relationships with external providers, including recruitment and training partners

Contribute to wider business initiatives, employee wellbeing activities, and company events

As HR Manager, you must be/have

CIPD qualification, degree, or equivalent HR experience

A minimum of 5 years' HR experience, including at least 2 years operating at HR Manager level

Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation

Experience within a commercial or professional services environment

Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills

Confidence using HR systems and people data to support decision-making

A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach

What's on Offer?

Salary of up to £50,000

Flexi-working environment

Enhanced Employer Pension Contribution

Use of benefits platform

Life assurance

Flexible working Structure: Flex-e

Private Medical Insurance, provided by Vitality

Medical Cash Plan, provided by Health Shield

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Supportive and collaborative culture

Varied and strategic HR role with genuine autonomy

Career development opportunities within a growing organisation

If you're an experienced HR professional looking for a broad and rewarding role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.