Human Resources Manager

HR Manager (Standalone)

Confidential Opportunity

East Midlands - Commutable from Nottingham, Derby, North Leicestershire

£50-55k + Benefits | Site Based

The Opportunity

We are supporting a high growth SME in the appointment of a standalone HR Manager.

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to step into a high-impact, visible role, working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to shape and deliver the people agenda.

The business combines stability and longevity in their market with modern growth ambitions, and this role sits right at the heart of that journey, offering the chance to influence at a strategic level, while remaining close to the day to day realities of the operation.

The Role

This is a true HR generalist position, blending strategic input with hands on delivery across the full employee lifecycle.

You will:

• Partner directly with the CEO and leadership team as a trusted advisor on all people matters
• Shape and deliver a pragmatic, commercially aligned people strategy
• Lead on recruitment, talent development, and organisational design
• Drive a strong, values-led culture and employee experience
• Take ownership of employee relations, supporting managers with confidence and credibility
• Oversee HR operations, policies, and compliance across the business
• Ensure reward, payroll, and benefits are aligned and competitive
• Use data and insight to support decision-making and continuous improvement

This is a role where you will have the space to influence, but also the expectation to roll your sleeves up and deliver.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a standalone or small team, fast-moving environment.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in a generalist HR Manager role, ideally within consumer based, or multi-site environments
• The ability to operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to influence senior leaders
• A hands-on, pragmatic approach with a focus on getting things done
• A passion for building engaging, people-focused cultures