Human Resources Manager

We're recruiting on behalf of our client, a real estate business, who are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to take ownership of their people function across Manchester and Northampton. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded HR professional who enjoys autonomy and wants to make a genuine impact. Working closely with the Finance Director and senior leadership team, you'll lead the people strategy for a business of 42 employees, advise the Board on HR matters and manage a team of three Executive Assistants across two locations. Role Snapshot Job Title: HR Generalist Location: Manchester or Northampton based, with regular travel to the other site. Salary: £50,000-£55,000 Key Requirements:

• Proven generalist HR experience with the confidence to operate in a standalone role
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and experience managing employee relations matters
• Experience advising senior stakeholders and providing commercially focused HR guidance
• Confidence presenting HR data, people risks and recommendations at Board level
• Experience managing the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment through to exit
• Previous people management experience, ideally within a business support or HR function
• Ability to develop and deliver people strategies, training plans and employee engagement initiatives
• Strong reporting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Commercially minded, resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage a varied workload independently
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills across all levels of a business
• CIPD qualification or equivalent would be desirable
• Willingness to travel regularly between Northampton and Manchester Consultant: anna@lilyshippen.co.uk - Please direct all enquiries to Anna. Full details and to apply via our website: Human Resources Manager - Lily Shippen