HR Manager - Hybrid Leeds City Centre

A great opportunity to join a commercial, professional business as a HR Manager based in Leeds in a hybrid role.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established organisation with a strong reputation for professionalism, governance, and high standards.

Operating within a regulated and structured environment, they are committed to delivering a high-quality HR service that supports both employees and wider business objectives.

You'll be joining a collaborative and supportive HR function, at a time where there is a real focus on strengthening processes, developing managers, and embedding best practice across the business.

Description

Reporting into the Head of HR, you will deliver a proactive, commercially focused HR service across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include

Leading on all aspects of employee relations, managing a wide range of cases with confidence and credibility

Acting as a trusted advisor to managers, building capability and driving best practice

Managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, and offboarding

Overseeing HR operations, ensuring processes are efficient, compliant, and continuously improving

Maintaining and developing HR policies in line with legislation and business needs

Supporting payroll processes, HR systems, and reporting activities to ensure accuracy and robust governance

Contributing to wider HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives

This is a hands-on role where you will be expected to operate with autonomy and pace, delivering both day-to-day operational HR and supporting broader people initiatives.

Profile

We are keen to speak with credible, resilient, and commercially aware HR professionals who can quickly build trust and add value.

Your experience will include

Proven background in a generalist HR Manager role ideally in Professional, Financial, Legal, Regulated environment.

Significant employee relations experience - this is a core focus of the role

Working within commercial, financial services, or regulated environments (highly desirable)

Confidence managing complex ER cases end-to-end, with a pragmatic and solution-focused approach

Coaching and influencing managers across a range of people matters

A strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice

Operating within structured, process-driven organisations

Exposure to HR systems and continuous improvement initiatives

Strong knowledge of Cascade HR system (highly desirable)

Job Offer

Salary £55-65k per annum

3 days per week Leeds Office - City Centre based

Benefits package