Group HR Manager - £80k, car allowance & benefits- central Manchester & UK travel

Cipd Hr30; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy seeks a Group HR Manager to support the design and delivery of the People strategy. This role involves collaboration with executive teams and managing the HR function for approximately 1400 employees across the UK. Key responsibilities include providing advice on employee relations, performance management, and organisational development. The ideal candidate will have significant HR experience, expertise in multi-site HR management, and be CIPD qualified. This position offers hybrid working flexibility with travel across the UK.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Pension

Qualifications

• Significant experience as an HRBP/HR Manager in a multisite, highly regulated environment.
• Expert knowledge of HR processes and practices.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading strategic change and transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of the People strategy.
• Provide advice on employee relations issues.
• Manage organisation structures and succession planning.
• Oversee HR function for c1400 employees across the UK.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Organisational change

Data analysis

Communication

Education

CIPD qualified

Job description

- **Group HR Manager - £80k, car allowance & benefits- central Manchester & UK travel**# Group HR Manager - £80k, car allowance & benefits- central Manchester & UK travel£0.00Central Manchesterup to £80k, car allowance, PMI, LA pensionFull TimeCIPD Member, Non CIPD member21 January 2026PermanentEmployee Relations, General HR Function, HR Information Systems, Organisational Development, Project ManagementConstruction, Information Technology / Tech / Telecommunications, Logistics & Security, Travel / Transport, Utilities / EnergyBusiness partner**Group HR Manager – up to £80k, car allowance & benefits – Manchester & UK travel**The roleThis is an exciting opportunity for a senior HR professional to support the design and delivery of the People strategy by working in collaboration with the executive and operations teams to support the successful delivery of strategic goals.The company has a planned schedule of further acquisitions, so in addition to an initial seat at the table, the role has the potential for future career development and growth.You will be responsible for the creation of an HR function which will support c1400 employees who are based at regional sites across the UK and your direct reports will include a Payroll Manager and 4 HR and Payroll Administrators.Key aspects of the role include providing advice around employee relations issues, performance management, organisation structures, pro-active succession planning, employee engagement, change management and in time, organisational development.The working arrangements require hybrid flexibility to work at home or from the Head Office in central Manchester; the ability to travel within the UK with some overnight stays when necessary; and the possession of a full, clean UK driving licence.Your professional expertise· Significant experience of working as an HRBP/HR Manager in a multisite, highly regulated environment· Expert knowledge and understanding of HR process and practices· Knowledge of employment legislation, EU directives and regulatory requirements and TUPE· Experience of organisational change processes – divestments and acquisitions· Experience of working within a forward thinking commercial environment· Experience of leading strategic change and transformation projects· Ability to interpret and analyse HR and commercial data· CIPD qualified (or equivalent) with CPDYour personal characteristics· Excellent influencer, change-maker and effective communicator· Highly motivated and driven, achieving positive impact and meeting deadlines· Ability to build trust and develop cohesive teams· High energy and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment· Inspiring and encourages colleagues to realise their potential and empower high performers· Commercial credibility and visibility