HR Manager

HR Manager
Loughborough, Leicestershire (4 days on-site, 1 day WFH)
Up to £70,000 DOE
Permanent, Full Time

SF Recruitment is seeking a proactive HR professional who thrives on challenges to join our established client. As HR Manager, you'll lead both operational and strategic HR initiatives, supporting around 180 employees with the help of one direct report. This role plays a key part in aligning HR strategy with the company's business goals to drive growth over the next 2-5 years. You will be an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team and the smaller 'Action' Team.

The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of HR leadership experience, ideally within an industrial setting (though this is not essential). You should have a proven track record of developing and implementing HR strategies that drive business performance.

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals
- Be visible and engaged day-to-day, maintaining regular connections and casual catch-ups
- Handle all employee relations and conflict resolution
- Lead recruitment - partnering with managers to attract the right talent and managing the process from advertising to onboarding
- Manage onboarding and offboarding processes
- Oversee the implementation of a new HR system
- Oversee payroll as a function
- Foster a people-oriented and high-performance culture
- Develop and implement HR policies and ensure they're understood and followed by leaders by coaching and supporting
- Identify training needs and facilitate L&D initiatives
- Ensure legal compliance at all times
- Review company benefits including organising business celebration events

If you're looking for a role that combines strategic leadership with day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!