HR Manager

HR Manager – Preston – Permanent – £45,000 – £50,000 per annum

Forrest Recruitment are seeking an experienced HR Manager to join a well-established and successful organisation based in Preston. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business, offering a varied and hands-on HR role with a strong benefits package. Working closely with the senior HR team, you will provide a comprehensive HR support function across the business, supporting managers and employees across a wide range of people-related matters. You will also play a key role in developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives across the organisation.

Your duties will include:

• Managing the full recruitment and selection process, including workforce planning
• Providing guidance and support on employee relations matters, including complex cases
• Ensuring HR policies and procedures are maintained and updated in line with employment legislation
• Supporting performance management processes, appraisals and employee reviews
• Creating and managing employee development plans and supporting succession planning
• Supporting employee engagement and retention initiatives
• Drafting and preparing employment contracts, offer letters and other HR documentation
• Providing advice and guidance to managers on employment law and HR best practice
• Coordinating payroll, compensation and benefits processes
• Maintaining accurate HR records and HR systems
• Creating and delivering training sessions to support employee development
• Supporting equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Managing and supporting HR projects and initiatives
• Administering the annual KPI bonus scheme
• Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with company policies and procedures
• Supporting managers in developing their people management skills

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday
40 hours per week, inclusive of a 1 hour unpaid break
Full-time hours

Company Benefits:
KPI bonus scheme / 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays / Company pension scheme / Life assurance cover /Company sick pay / Employee discount scheme / Cycle to Work scheme / Employee Assistance Programme.

The successful candidate will possess a CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent, with at least 5 years’ HR experience and previous experience working at HR Manager or similar level. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice is essential, along with proven experience handling employee relations and complex cases.

For further information about this opportunity, please call Leanne or Rhiannon at Forrest Recruitment for a confidential discussion on [phone removed]. Alternatively, please forward your CV for immediate consideration. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted. Follow us on LinkedIn for updates, recruitment information, new vacancies and more!