HR Manager
HR Manager
Lead People. Drive Performance. Shape the Future.
Are you a passionate and experienced people leader who thrives on creating high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and building outstanding workplace cultures?
We are looking for an ambitious Head of People & Operations to join a growing organisation and play a key role in driving business success. This is a senior leadership position offering the opportunity to influence strategy, lead operational performance, and create a positive, values-driven culture where people can thrive.
What You'll Be Doing
People Leadership & Culture
- Lead all aspects of the employee journey, including recruitment, onboarding, engagement, performance management, and retention.
- Build and nurture a positive, high-performing workplace culture.
- Champion company values and ensure they are embedded across the business.
- Manage employee relations matters professionally and fairly.
- Drive initiatives that enhance employee wellbeing, engagement, and collaboration.
Business & Operational Leadership
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the business, ensuring efficiency and consistency across all functions.
- Translate business priorities into actionable plans and deliver measurable results.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and implement processes that support sustainable growth.
- Drive accountability, performance, and continuous improvement across teams.
Performance & Commercial Focus
- Establish and lead a structured performance management framework.
- Chair and facilitate regular meetings to review business performance and progress.
- Monitor KPIs and ensure teams remain focused on delivering results.
- Support commercial objectives by aligning people and operational strategies with business growth plans.
Learning & Development
- Design and implement training and development programmes.
- Develop clear career pathways and progression opportunities.
- Support succession planning and future leadership development.
- Identify skills gaps and create solutions that enhance business performance.
Growth & Change Management
- Support business expansion through effective operational planning.
- Lead change initiatives and ensure teams remain engaged throughout periods of growth and transformation.
- Foster a culture that embraces innovation and continuous improvement.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Lead and maintain health and safety compliance across the organisation.
- Ensure policies, procedures, and risk management processes are up to date.
- Promote a proactive safety-first culture and employee wellbeing.
What We're Looking For
- CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience in a senior People, HR, Operations, or Business Leadership role
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
- Experience driving operational performance and business improvements
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Commercial awareness and a results-focused mindset
- Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practice
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to influence at all levels
Why This Role?
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of both the people and operational functions within a growing business. You'll have the chance to make a genuine impact, shape culture, improve performance, and help deliver ambitious growth plans.
Ready to take the lead and make a difference?
Apply today and become the driving force behind people, performance, and business success.