Human Resources Shared Services Manager

3 days ago


Manchester UK, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom We Are Adam Full time

This is an exceptional opportunity for an HR Shared Services Manager to make a real People impact by shaping the employee lifecycle and driving colleague engagement.


About the Business:

Based in Manchester city centre two days a week, the organisation operates in the professional services sector with a large global footprint. Known for its clear values and industry recognition, the business is on an exciting journey of growth and transformation. As part of this journey, they are strengthening their People team with this critical hire.


The Role in a Nutshell:

This role is central to developing and delivering a modern, customer-focused, and industry-leading HR shared services function grounded in self-service principles. Collaborating closely with the broader People team and senior management, you will lead efforts to make the function user-friendly, efficient, and supportive of an excellent colleague experience.


What You’ll Bring:

You’ll have:

  • Proven expertise in HR shared services and team management, ideally within a best-practice, professional services environment with a globally distributed workforce - international experience is paramount.
  • A strong understanding of what great HR shared services looks like and how to implement and embed them effectively.
  • Excellent attention to detail, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
  • A proactive, solution-oriented mindset, with a passion for driving change and fostering a culture of respect, recognition, and engagement.


Key Expectations:

  • Lead and nurture a high-performing team, fostering growth, collaboration, and service excellence.
  • Continuously strive for improvement while maintaining high standards of delivery as the business evolves.
  • Champion best practices and support a culture that prioritizes colleague engagement and business performance.


What’s on Offer:

  • A dynamic, hybrid working model with two days per week in the Manchester city centre office.
  • The chance to shape a pivotal function and work alongside like-minded, ambitious colleagues.


If you’re ready to make your mark as an HR Shared Services Manager in a forward-thinking, global organisation, this is the role for you


Interested?


To apply and take the next step in your career, please follow the application process. Your CV will be directed to the HR team within We are Adam.


Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.



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