Job description
HR Manager (Standalone) - VANRATH Exclusive Opportunity
VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a well-established, international organisation to recruit a standalone HR Manager supporting two UK entities (circa 40 employees).
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives in an autonomous environment and enjoys taking full ownership of the HR function. You will play a pivotal role locally, balancing hands-on delivery with strategic input as part of the leadership team.
The Role
As the sole HR professional on site, you will be responsible for the full HR remit, acting as the primary point of contact for all HR-related matters. This is a highly operational role requiring someone comfortable rolling up their sleeves while also contributing at a leadership level.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, contracts, and employee queries
Oversee payroll processes in collaboration with Finance and external providers
Act as the main HR contact for employees and managers
Provide practical, hands-on guidance to managers on HR and employee relations matters
Handle employee relations cases end-to-end
Ensure compliance with UK employment law, internal policies, and reporting requirements
Maintain HR systems, ensuring data accuracy and proper documentation
Deliver and manage local performance management processes
Administer employee benefits, including pensions
Lead recruitment activity, including agency management and direct sourcing
Track, analyse, and report on HR metrics
Support employee engagement and labour relations initiatives
Represent HR locally for audits, investigations, and hearings
Partner with corporate HR to implement global initiatives at a local level
Support health & safety activities as required
The Person
Degree in HR, Business, or a related discipline
Minimum 5 years' experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within a multinational environment
Previous experience operating in a standalone or highly autonomous HR position
Strong working knowledge of UK employment law (exposure to NI/Ireland advantageous)
Comfortable managing both operational and administrative HR responsibilities
Confident handling employee relations independently
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and deliver without close supervision
Strong IT skills, including MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Visio beneficial)
For further information on this exclusive opportunity, please contact emma.hall@vanrath.com or call 02890330250 in confidence.
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