At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage HR processes and ensure a safe, productive work environment.
- Company: Established Freight Forwarder with a collaborative culture in Manchester.
- Benefits: Career progression, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Engaging workplace with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping company culture and employee experience.
- Qualifications: CIPD qualified with 5-10 years of HR experience and strong IT skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Freightserve recruitment are looking for a HR and Facilities Manager for a well-established Freight Forwarder based in the Manchester area. This role supports the smooth operation and growth of the business by ensuring effective people management, compliance, and a safe, well-maintained working environment. This role acts as the interface to co-ordinate with our health and safety consultants. The HR & Facilities Manager acts as a trusted point of contact for employees and management, ensuring HR processes run efficiently while facilities support business productivity.
Key Responsibilities
- HR Policies & Recruitment
- Manage recruitment, onboarding, contracts, employee records, and HR policies
- Support managers with employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary matters
- Ensure compliance with UK employment law and company procedures
- Payroll
- Support and ensure the company payroll is accurate. The main point of contact between the outsourced provider and the staff
- IT – Administration & Support
- Maintain HR systems, documentation, and reporting; track, analyze trends, report to management, OT, sickness, retention rates
- Coordinate training, appraisals, and internal communications
- Support leadership with HR data and operational insights
Required Experience
- CIPD Qualifications – Min 5-10 years’ experience in an HR role in UK employment law & HR best practice.
- Experience managing facilities, suppliers, or office operations.
- Must have very strong IT skills / system savviness.
- Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits Offered
- A strong, collaborative, and engaging working culture
- Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development
- Death in Service (Death in Kind) benefit (EPA) benefit package
Human Resources Manager & Facilities Co-Ordinator in Manchester employer: Freightserve
Freightserve is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Head Office near London Heathrow, where innovation and collaboration thrive. We prioritise employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and a supportive culture that values creativity and technical expertise. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing digital operations in the logistics sector.
