Senior HR Manager

About the Role

The Senior Human Resources Manager will oversee all aspects of the HR function, acting as a trusted partner to leadership and a key link between management and employees. You will lead on recruitment, employee relations, policy development, compensation and benefits, and compliance with UK employment law. You will also champion the company's culture, ensuring that inclusivity, engagement and well being remain at the heart of the organisation.

This is a strategic and operational role in equal measure; ideal for someone who enjoys variety, influence and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Core Responsibilities Strategic Partnership

• Collaborate with the global leadership team to shape and evolve the UK HR strategy.
• Ensure local leaders are actively involved in decision making and feel ownership of the UK people agenda.
• Align UK initiatives with global strategic objectives while maintaining local relevance.

Culture & Engagement

• Champion the company's inclusive, positive and people focused culture.
• Lead engagement initiatives that strengthen collaboration, communication and employee satisfaction.
• Ensure the organisation remains a place where people feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening and interviewing candidates.
• Oversee onboarding processes to ensure new employees feel welcomed, supported and set up for success.
• Coordinate training and induction programmes.

Policy, Governance & Compliance

• Develop, implement and maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure full compliance with UK employment law, equality legislation and internal governance standards.
• Provide guidance to managers on policy interpretation and best practice.

Employee Relations

• Manage complex employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinary actions and performance issues.
• Support managers with coaching, capability processes and redundancy consultations.
• Promote employee well being and act as a trusted point of contact for sensitive issues.

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Support

• Support salary benchmarking, pay reviews and benefits management.
• Provide payroll input and ensure accuracy of data within payroll systems.Work closely with finance on HR budgets and cost planning

Training & Development

• Oversee training programmes and identify development opportunities across the organisation.
• Support leaders in building high performing, engaged teams.
• Promote continuous learning and career progression.

Payroll process management

• Working with the Payroll Manager to support with any guidance and troubleshooting
• Overseeing the Benefits packages and ensuring that a comprehensive package is available
• Constantly reviewing staff remuneration package to ensure it is competitive for the area.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law with 4 7 years' experience in HR management, including benefits and payroll processes.
• Proven experience in a senior HR role within a fast paced, evolving environment.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving ability, with sound judgement and discretion.
• Experience working with global teams and contributing to international HR strategy.High emotional intelligence and the ability to influence, coach and support leaders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine passion for culture, inclusivity and employee engagement.
• Must have a working knowledge of payroll processes or led the payroll department so you have the knowledge to oversee strategy and process management for that team.

The application process

Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity.

We will carefully consider your details and advise if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won't be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

£14.00 - £16.80 per hour

Ref MP26815

First advertised: Thursday, 15th Jan 2026