At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR initiatives, manage employee relations, and shape a positive workplace culture.
- Company: Growing organisation with a focus on modern HR practices.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days leave, pension, and free parking.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours available, with potential for full-time.
- Why this job: Take ownership of HR and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR management and strong knowledge of UK employment law.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 pro rata with benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, death in service, company pension, employee assistance programme, and free on-site parking.
Hours: Part-time (school hours or fewer days) with full-time also considered. Permanent role.
Unity Resourcing is delighted to be supporting our client in recruiting an experienced HR Manager for a growing organisation with multiple business groups. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who wants to take full ownership of the HR function, implement structure and build a modern, scalable HR approach that will evolve as the wider group continues to expand. This is a standalone role, you'll have the autonomy to shape processes, introduce best practice and influence the people strategy at group level.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Director, you will lead and deliver a complete generalist HR service for around 100 employees across both operational and office-based teams. Responsibilities include:
- Developing and delivering HR initiatives that support business growth, operational efficiency and a strong people culture
- Partnering with senior leaders on workforce planning, organisational design and change activity across multiple business groups
- Acting as the trusted HR expert, providing practical, commercially focused advice across all employee groups
- Managing all ER matters end-to-end and coaching managers to ensure fair, consistent decision-making
- Leading recruitment across a wide range of roles and building strong talent pipelines
- Driving performance management, identifying training needs and supporting development and retention
- Maintaining HR policies, ensuring legal compliance and supporting audits and record-keeping
- Overseeing payroll accuracy, benefits, pensions and reward processes
- Managing HR data, producing meaningful metrics and using insights to influence decision-making
- Leading engagement and wellbeing initiatives and promoting a positive, inclusive culture across all teams
About You
Essential:
- Proven experience in a generalist HR role at Manager or Senior Advisor level
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law
- Experience managing ER cases end-to-end
- Excellent communication, problem-solving and influencing skills
- Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working independently
Desirable:
- Experience in a standalone HR role
- CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)
- Experience in a regulated or safety-focused environment
- HR systems experience and ability to analyse HR data
- Interest in engagement and wellbeing initiatives
To apply for this rewarding HR Manager position, please submit your CV via the link or contact Beth Davies at Unity Resourcing.
Locations
HR Manager in Otley, Yorkshire employer: Unity Resourcing Ltd
Unity Resourcing offers an exceptional work environment for HR professionals in Otley, providing a unique opportunity to take full ownership of the HR function within a growing organisation. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, a supportive culture, and flexible working hours, employees can thrive while contributing to meaningful HR initiatives that shape the future of the company. The benefits package, including generous annual leave and a company pension, further enhances the appeal of this rewarding role.
