HR Manager

  • Hamlin Knight - Recruitment Specialists in Human Resources, Office Support and Sales & Marketing
  • Manchester, Lancashire
  • May 08, 2026
Seasonal HR / Recruitment

Job Description

The Company

Established, progressive thinking & extremely supportive organisation

The Role

HR Manager - Field Based, Multi-Site - £60k + excellent benefits and company car

We are recruiting for two HR Managers on behalf of fast-paced multi-site organisation supporting a large frontline workforce across numerous operational locations.

This is a field-based role requiring frequent regional travel (approximately 60-70%).- Also working from home

Either Liverpool or Manchester areas

You will act as a trusted HR partner to Regional and Area Managers, supporting operational teams across multiple sites and delivering practical HR solutions that improve performance, engagement and retention.

Responsibilities include:

  • Managing complex and high-volume employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, absence management, investigations, appeals, restructures and TUPE)
  • Coaching and developing line managers in people management
  • Supporting recruitment and workforce planning
  • Delivering HR initiatives and change projects
  • Analysing HR metrics including turnover, absence and retention
  • Ensuring employment law compliance and policy adherence
  • Supporting organisational change and operational projects

Requirements

  • CIPD Level 5 qualified
  • Experience within a multi-site operational environment
  • Background in retail, FMCG, hospitality, logistics, leisure, or similar
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Proven experience handling complex & heavy employee relations cases
  • Experience of rolling out and managing employee rights bill
  • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regularly
  • Easy commute to Liverpool or Manchester area
  • Be available immediately to take on a temporary with a view to becoming permanent role

This role would suit an experienced HR Advisor stepping into an HR Manager position or an existing HR Manager seeking a visible operational role.

If you have not heard within 5 working days unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion