Human Resources Specialist (Stonehouse)

Our client is on the lookout for an experienced and forward-thinking HR professional to join their team and play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing, inclusive, and supportive workplace. You’ll be a trusted partner to leaders and staff alike, offering expert guidance across all areas of HR while driving key people initiatives that support our organisational goals.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Provide strategic and day-to-day HR advice to senior leaders, managers, and staff
• Coach and support managers in applying HR policies and navigating complex employee matters
• Lead on key initiatives across the employee lifecycle – from workforce planning and recruitment to performance management, reward, and talent development
• Support and manage complex employee relations cases, including performance and attendance issues
• Use data insights from employee relations and workforce trends to shape and improve people practices
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment and help attract the best talent
• Champion our culture through health & wellbeing, EDI, and engagement initiatives
• Review and update HR policies, ensuring compliance with current legislation and best practice
• Support the development and progression of the wider People Team
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects and organisational change initiatives
• Work closely with the Head of People on strategic HR programmes and rollouts

What You’ll Bring:

• CIPD qualified or working towards
• Proven experience partnering with senior leaders in a fast-paced HR environment
• Solid understanding of employment law and confident applying it in practice
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Able to juggle priorities and manage multiple projects to tight deadlines
• A proactive, self-starter with strong problem-solving skills
• Proficient in using HR systems and data to inform decisions
• Experience managing or supporting HR projects and change initiatives
• Comfortable interpreting and using people data and metrics