HR Manager

Anderson Knight Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and fast-paced organisation to appoint an experienced HR Manager. This is a key role within the business, responsible for leading the day-to-day HR function while working closely with the HR Business Partner to deliver a proactive, value-adding people service.

This is a varied and hands-on position, suited to a confident HR professional who thrives in a complex, regulated environment and enjoys balancing operational delivery with strategic input.

The Role

As HR Manager, you will lead the delivery of best-practice HR support across the full employee lifecycle. You will oversee recruitment, employee relations, compliance, reporting, and engagement initiatives, ensuring processes are efficient, commercially focused, and aligned to business objectives.

You will also play a key role in coaching and supporting managers, strengthening capability, and driving continuous improvement across people practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all recruitment and onboarding activity, ensuring robust and compliant processes

• Proactively manage employee relations casework, advising and guiding managers in line with best practice and employment legislation

• Support the HR Business Partner with projects and wider people initiatives

• Coach and upskill managers on HR policy, process, and risk mitigation

• Oversee HR administration including contracts, offer letters, and documentation

• Monitor absence trends and drive health and wellbeing initiatives

• Develop and analyse HR metrics and reporting to provide meaningful business insights

• Review and monitor reward and benefits to ensure value and effectiveness

• Work collaboratively with payroll and finance to ensure accurate and efficient processes

• Build and maintain positive relationships with trade unions and key stakeholders

• Support audits and ensure full compliance with employment legislation and data protection requirements

• Drive continuous improvement, challenging existing processes where appropriate

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience operating at a senior level within a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work independently

• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation and employee relations case management

• Experience working within a regulated or compliance-driven setting

• Confidence coaching and influencing managers at all levels

• Strong analytical skills with experience producing HR reports and metrics

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a strong sense of ownership

• High levels of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail

This is an excellent opportunity to join a complex and evolving organisation where you can make a meaningful impact, strengthen people practices, and contribute to ongoing business success.