HR Manager in Preston

HR Manager in Preston

Preston Full-Time 42750 - 52250 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
All The Top Bananas

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead initiatives to enhance employee development and workplace culture.
  • Company: Dynamic organisation focused on people and growth.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
  • Other info: Join a proactive team dedicated to continuous improvement and employee success.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in employee engagement and create an outstanding workplace experience.
  • Qualifications: Experience in HR or People Development with strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.

The

Role: Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive People & Development Manager to lead initiatives that help our employees thrive, strengthen our workplace culture, and support the continued growth of our business.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about people development, employee engagement and creating an outstanding employee experience.

You'll work closely with managers across the business to develop our people, support performance, and embed a positive, high-performing culture.

Duties/Responsibilities People & Development Coordinate and support learning and development activities across the business.

Work with managers to identify training and development needs.

Lead the rollout of internal training initiatives and onboarding programmes.

Support succession planning and career development pathways.

Own and maintain the company training matrix and development plans.

Ensure training records and compliance requirements are accurately maintained.

Help embed a positive, people-focused culture across all departments.

Employee Engagement & Retention Develop and implement employee engagement and retention initiatives.

Monitor employee feedback, morale and engagement trends.

Support managers with wellbeing and people-related challenges.

Identify opportunities to improve communication, recognition and team culture.

Coordinate employee recognition programmes and engagement activities.

Recruitment & Onboarding Support recruitment activity across all departments.

Coordinate interviews, offer documentation and onboarding administration.

Ensure new starters receive a positive onboarding experience.

Support probation reviews and early-stage employee development.

HR Administration Oversee HR administration and employee records.

Support absence management and return-to-work processes.

Ensure HR processes remain organised, compliant and consistent.

Experience

Required: Previous experience in HR, Learning & Development, People or Employee Experience.

A good understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.

Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and employee development.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

The confidence to work with managers at all levels of the business.

A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office.

CIPD Level 3 (minimum) or equivalent experience.

CIPD Level 5 is desirable.

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HR Manager in Preston employer: All The Top Bananas

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Contact Details:

All The Top Bananas Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace HR Manager in Preston

People Development
Employee Engagement
Training and Development Coordination
Onboarding Programmes
Succession Planning
Career Development
Compliance Management