Regional HR Manager

Cipd Hr30; Wrexham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing leisure organization in Wrexham is seeking an experienced Regional HR Manager to lead HR operations for around 350 employees. This standalone role involves acting as a trusted partner to site leaders, supporting HR strategy, and improving HR processes. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and a genuine development pathway toward a future Head of HR position, in a collaborative environment with additional benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working with regular site engagement

Development pathway to Head of HR

Collaborative environment

Flexibility for exceptional candidates

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR management, ideally in a standalone role.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and employee relations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment with wide-ranging roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR operations across approximately 350 employees.
• Act as key Business Partner to site leaders on HR matters.
• Drive improvements in HR processes and reporting.
• Support development of HR policies and culture initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

People development

HR operations

Data accuracy

Policy development

Job description

- **Regional HR Manager (Standalone)**# Regional HR Manager (Standalone)£0.00Wrexham£45,000 - £55,000Full TimeCIPD Member25 February 2026PermanentGeneral HR Function, HR Information SystemsPublic SectorManagerA growing, multi‑site leisure organisation is seeking an experienced and commercially minded HR Manager to support its next phase of transformation. Following a move to a new ERP system and a shift away from a larger group structure, the business is now shaping a more agile, centralised HR function.With direct exposure to the Managing Director and senior leadership, this is a great opportunity for development, and an opportunity to shape and grow a newly evolving HR function.**Your New Role**As the stand-alone HR Manager, you will take ownership of operational HR delivery across approximately 350 employees, also contributing in relation to HR strategy. This is a broad, hands‑on role suited to someone who thrives in a smaller, fast‑moving environment where roles are wide‑ranging and collaboration is key.Reporting directly to the managing director, you will act as a trusted partner to site leaders across eight UK locations, predominantly in the North, supporting culture, policy, and organisational development initiatives, with a clear pathway to future career development / senior opportunity.Hybrid working offering: two days per week at the North Wales hub office, one day per week travelling to sites, and the remainder from home.**Responsibilities:*** Lead HR operations, supporting both strategic and day‑to‑day people activity across the full generalist remit.* Act as the key Business Partner to site leaders, providing guidance on employee relations, people development and other activities.* Oversee outsourced payroll - ensuring accuracy of tax, calculations, SSP, starters, leavers.* Drive improvements in HR processes, data accuracy, and reporting.* Support the development of policies, culture initiatives, and training strategies.* Contribute to the ongoing transformation of the organisation’s central structure.* Work closely with senior stakeholders including Finance and IT & Transformation.* Play an active role as part of the senior leadership team.**Benefits*** Hybrid working with regular site engagement.* Genuine development pathway towards a future Head of HR role.* Collaborative, supportive environment with broad role scope.* Flexibility to consider a 4‑day week for an exceptional candidate.* Plus additional benefits package.**What you need to do now:** If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at