Job Description:

Are you looking to be in stand alone HR Manager position, with the opportunity to build and lead the HR function within a growing SME?  If this sort of position appeals, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Location: Halesowen

Our client is a successful and growing business based in Halesowen, employing approximately 35 staff across multiple functions. They are seeking an experienced HR Manager to take ownership of the HR function, providing professional support and guidance to management and employees while ensuring full compliance with UK employment legislation and company policies.

This is a standalone HR role, ideal for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys operating across both strategic and operational HR activities.

The Role

As HR Manager, you will act as the primary point of contact for all HR matters, supporting the leadership team in creating a positive, compliant and high-performing working environment.

You will be responsible for managing the full employee lifecycle, ensuring best practice HR processes are in place and providing expert advice on employee relations matters.

Occasional international travel will be required to support overseas operations and maintain consistency of HR standards across the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and support to managers and employees across the business.
  
  
• Lead on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance management cases.
  
  
• Ensure all HR policies, procedures and practices remain compliant with current UK employment legislation.
  
  
• Manage recruitment activities, onboarding and employee induction processes.
  
  
• Support employee development, training and succession planning initiatives.
  
  
• Maintain accurate HR records and personnel documentation.
  
  
• Review and update HR policies and employee handbook documentation.
  
  
• Monitor employee wellbeing, engagement and retention initiatives.
  
  
• Support organisational change and business improvement projects where required.
  
  
• Produce HR reports and management information for senior leadership.
  
  
• Liaise with external HR, legal or compliance advisors when necessary.
  
  
• Undertake occasional international travel in support of business requirements.
  
  

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a standalone HR Manager, Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner role.
  
  
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
  
  
• Demonstrable experience managing disciplinary, grievance and employee relations processes.
  
  
• CIPD qualification desirable (Level 5 or above preferred).
  
  
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  
  
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
  
  
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
  
  
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on environment within an SME business.
  
  
• Willingness to undertake occasional international travel.
  
  

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to shape and lead the HR function within a growing business.
  
  
• Broad and varied HR role with autonomy and influence.
  
  
• Supportive leadership team and positive working environment.
  
  
• Competitive salary and benefits package.