Human Resources Manager

HR Manager - Manchester or Leeds

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence, partner at a senior level, and drive meaningful change? We’re partnering with a leading global professional services organisation to appoint a HR Manager on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential to convert to a permanent opportunity. This is a high-impact, business-facing role sitting within a well-established and highly respected HR function, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to shape people strategy within a dynamic, growing business.

The Opportunity

As a HR Manager, you will operate as a true Business Partner to key stakeholders, providing both strategic insight and hands-on operational support. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, influencing decision-making, driving talent initiatives, and ensuring the business is set up for continued growth and success. This is a varied and fast-paced role within a collaborative, forward-thinking HR team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, including Divisional leadership teams
• Partner with Finance and leadership to support organisational design and workforce planning
• Lead and contribute to strategic HR projects and initiatives
• Drive the talent management agenda, ensuring consistency and alignment with business goals
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, including complex cases
• Support and enhance resourcing strategies, including senior hiring and workforce planning
• Lead performance management processes, coaching managers to drive high performance
• Oversee salary review and bonus cycles, ensuring fair and competitive outcomes
• Manage and develop HR Advisor(s), supporting their growth and capability
• Collaborate with L&D to deliver impactful learning and development programmes

About You

CIPD qualified (or equivalent), with proven experience operating at HR Manager / Business Partner level

Confident engaging and influencing at senior stakeholder level

Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance strategic and operational delivery

Experienced across employee relations, talent management, and organisational development

A natural relationship builder with excellent communication skills

Resilient, proactive, and solutions-focused, with the ability to navigate complexity

Strong organisational and project management skills, with attention to detail

Why This Role?

Opportunity to work within a globally recognised professional services environment

Exposure to senior leadership and meaningful business impact

A collaborative, people-focused culture with a modern approach to work

Strong potential for the role to become permanent

Genuine scope to shape and influence HR strategy and initiatives

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine strategic influence with hands-on impact, this could be an excellent next step.