HR Manager

Lead People Strategy. Drive Organisational Success. Create Exceptional Employee Experiences.

Are you passionate about developing people, building high-performing teams, and shaping workplace culture?

We're supporting organisations across manufacturing, logistics, retail, healthcare, financial services, technology, professional services, facilities management, education, and commercial sectors who are seeking talented HR Managers to lead people initiatives and support business growth through effective workforce management.

As an HR Manager, you'll play a key role in developing and implementing people strategies that support organisational objectives. You'll partner with senior leaders, managers, and employees to drive engagement, performance, compliance, and talent development whilst fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

This is an exciting opportunity for HR professionals who enjoy influencing business decisions, leading change, and making a meaningful impact on organisational success.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and deliver HR strategies aligned to business objectives
• Provide expert advice and coaching to managers on employee relations, performance, and people management matters
• Manage complex employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, capability, absence management, and organisational change
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development initiatives
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention activities
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and regulatory requirements
• Lead employee engagement, wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion initiatives
• Support organisational development, restructuring, and transformation programmes
• Analyse people data, HR metrics, and workforce trends to support decision-making
• Manage and develop HR teams where applicable
• Drive continuous improvement across HR processes and employee experience

Skills & Experience

We're interested in professionals who can demonstrate experience in some of the following areas:

• HR Manager, People Manager, HR Business Partner, or Senior HR Advisor experience
• Strong employee relations and case management expertise
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation
• Experience supporting organisational change and business transformation
• Workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning
• Performance management and employee engagement initiatives
• Recruitment and talent acquisition experience
• HR systems, reporting, and people analytics
• Policy development and implementation
• Stakeholder management at all levels of an organisation
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills
• CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification desirable

Why Consider This Opportunity?

You'll have the opportunity to:

✅ Influence people strategy and organisational culture

✅ Partner with senior leaders and key decision-makers

✅ Lead initiatives that improve employee engagement and retention

✅ Support business growth, transformation, and organisational development

✅ Develop expertise across the full employee lifecycle

✅ Build a rewarding career with progression opportunities into Head of HR, HR Business Partner, People Director, or Head of People roles

Who Might This Role Suit?

This opportunity may be ideal for professionals currently working as:

• HR Manager
• Human Resources Manager
• People Manager
• HR Business Partner
• Senior HR Advisor
• Employee Relations Manager
• HR Operations Manager
• People Partner
• Talent & People Manager
• Regional HR Manager

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

Whether you're looking to lead a people function, broaden your strategic HR responsibilities, or join an organisation that truly values its workforce, we'd like to hear from you.

At Blue Arrow, we partner with organisations across manufacturing, logistics, retail, healthcare, technology, professional services, facilities management, and commercial sectors, helping talented HR professionals find opportunities where they can develop, progress, and make a lasting impact.

Successful organisations are built on strong leadership, engaged employees, and effective people strategies. Great HR Managers bring all three together. If you're ready to help shape workplaces where people and businesses thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.