Description

The HR Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources practices and processes. This role supports business needs by managing talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, training, compliance, and organisational development to ensure a productive and positive work environment. Based at our Birmingham Office (near the International Train Station), the role also includes one day per week in Ipswich and travel across our UK sites, allowing you to stay connected with teams across the Group.

• Lead and support the HR function, providing guidance to managers, employees and senior leaders
• Be a trusted advisor on employee relations matters, offering pragmatic, people-focused advice
• Oversee the employee journey from onboarding through to exit, ensuring a positive experience throughout
• Champion engagement, wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion initiatives across the business
• Ensure HR policies and practices are fair, compliant, and consistently applied
• Oversee payroll, benefits, and reward processes, ensuring accuracy and clear communication
• Share people insights and updates with the Executive team to support informed decision-making
• Support recruitment, workforce planning, apprenticeships, and internal development opportunities
• Contribute to people-focused activity during business growth and M&A integration projects
• Set, deliver, and continuously review the annual People Plan, sharing progress and outcomes with key stakeholders
• Present People updates and insights at monthly company meetings, keeping employees informed and engaged
• Encourage learning and development through effective use of training and compliance programmes

Requirements

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to join us on a fixed-term maternity cover contract (12–14 months), starting early April 2026. This is a hands‑on, people‑centred role where you’ll act as a trusted partner to our managers and teams across the business. Reporting to the CFO, you’ll lead our HR function, support and develop the HR Assistant, and help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging working environment where people can thrive.

• Minimum 2 years proven experience as an HR Manager or senior HR role
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience advising managers and senior stakeholders on HR matters
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• High levels of discretion and professionalism
• Right to work in the UK
• Full clean UK driving licence
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Human Resources or related discipline
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience supporting people integration during organisational change or acquisitions
• Experience in the construction and/or engineering industry
• Experience in a multi-site or growing organisation

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• Life assurance
• Flexible working hours
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Christmas bonus
• Birthday gifts
• Employee recognition scheme
• Mental health and wellbeing support, including counselling and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to lead and shape the HR function in a growing business as a trusted senior leadership team member impacting people and culture

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance