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 Kettering 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.