HR Manager

HR Manager | Otley (Office Based)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. The RoleReporting 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 About YouEssential: • 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.