Strategic HR Professional

3 weeks ago


Huddersfield, Kirklees, United Kingdom Reed Full time

Reed is seeking a strategic-minded HR professional to take on the role of People Manager. Reporting to the Commercial Director, the People Manager will play a pivotal role in aligning people strategies with the company's overall business strategy.

This hands-on role encompasses the full employee lifecycle, from proactive, value-added HR initiatives to essential administrative tasks.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and implementing innovative recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent.
  • Managing the onboarding process to ensure a positive experience for new hires and people managers.
  • Conducting rigorous HR & Health & Safety Inductions for new starters.
  • Providing HR guidance, coaching, and support to line managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
  • Overseeing employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
  • Offering pragmatic HR advice to people managers, challenging the status quo when necessary.
  • Identifying training and development needs through performance reviews and managing external training provisions.
  • Executing change management projects, assessing risks and making recommendations in line with best practices.
  • Monitoring HR trends, providing management with key performance indicators.
  • Advising on industry pay, rewards, and benefits to maintain competitive positioning.
  • Managing the HR Administrator to ensure timely and accurate HR administration in compliance with GDPR.

Required skills and qualifications include:

  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven experience in recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.
  • 3-5 years of HR generalist experience.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide the HR team.
  • In-depth knowledge of employment law.
  • Ability to handle sensitive situations and information discreetly.
  • Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent with a recognised HR qualification, minimum CIPD level 5.

Benefits include:

  • Competitive annual salary based on experience.
  • 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays.
  • Company Pension Scheme.
  • Company Sick Pay.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.


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