HR Manager - Manchester/Hybrid Working - £40,000-£45,000
Role Overview: A Financial Services business in Manchster are seeking a HR Manager. This is a stand-alone role and you’ll be responsible for supporting the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to ongoing HR support and offboarding. This includes managing day-to-day employee relations, handling sensitive issues, and ensuring compliance by maintaining HR policies and legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
Onboarding New Employees:
*Improve and maintain the company Recruitment Policy
*Liaise with external recruiters and manage the internal application process
*Assist with the selection process, invite candidates to interviews, and process CVs and application forms
*Manage interview notes, issue offer letters and contracts of employment
*Create new HR files, issue references, and conduct pre-employment vetting
*Onboard employees
*Organise induction programs and manage pension, death-in-service, and employee assistance program (EAP) enrollments
*Set up tasks PMI & length-of-service anniversaries
Ongoing HR Support:
*Address day-to-day employee queries, including contract, salary, holiday, and absence management
*Support performance management, probationary reviews, and annual appraisals
*Manage internal promotions, employee benefits schemes, and flexible working applications
*Update HR policies, employee handbooks, and risk assessments
*Communicate internal HR policies, benefits, and schemes to employees
*Provide study support management and assist with grievance and disciplinary processes
*Administer the HR system (HiBOB) and deliver HR training to employees and line managers
*Stay informed on new HR legislation and assist with HR strategy implementation alongside the Operations Director
Offboarding Employees:
*Process resignations and terminations
*Facilitate handovers on termination dates
Skills and Qualifications:
*Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment law
*Experience with HR systems (preferably HiBOB)
*Excellent communication and organisational skills
*Ability to handle sensitive employee matters with discretion and professionalism
*Experience with employee benefits, performance management, and onboarding processes

Reports to: Operations Director
Benefits Include:
*Hybrid Working (2 days WFH)
*POETS (Finish early on a Friday every fortnight)
*25 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays increasing to 30 days with time
*Additional 1 day holiday for you Birthday
*Christmas Closure (need to retain 3 days from allowance)
*Profit Share Scheme
*Perkbox
*Life Assurance
*Private Medical Insurance
*Pension - Employer contributions start at 5% and rise to 10% with time
*Study Support
*Social Events