HR Manager

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential regulatory compliance organization in their search for an experienced HR Manager based in Lancaster, UK. Our client is navigating an exciting period of growth and integration, and this role offers the opportunity to shape how teams come together while building scalable HR practices for the future.

As a hands-on HR partner, you'll support employees and leaders through change while ensuring day-to-day HR operations run effectively. You'll work closely with global HR colleagues to strengthen people practices, improve processes and systems, and contribute to regional and global initiatives as the role evolves.

This position requires a minimum of three days onsite each week in Lancaster. Your presence will help you build strong relationships, understand the local culture, and provide responsive HR support during this important transition.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to UK employees, managers, and leaders on employee relations, performance management, absence, grievances, disciplinary matters, and workplace investigations
• Guide employees and managers through organizational changes, including integration activities, new HR processes, benefits changes, and culture initiatives
• Manage complex employee relations matters with appropriate judgment, documentation, and alignment with UK employment law and company policies
• Oversee key HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, leave administration, benefits, and employee records
• Serve as a UK subject matter resource for payroll-related legislation and statutory requirements, partnering with Finance, regional HR, and external payroll providers
• Manage regional HR and benefits vendors, resolving issues and ensuring employees receive high-quality support
• Maintain and improve HR policies, procedures, employee resources, and documentation in line with employment legislation and business needs
• Monitor changes in employment legislation and ensure HR practices remain compliant
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and employee records and support HR reporting and analysis
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Talent Acquisition, local leadership, and regional HR colleagues on employment, compliance, recruitment, payroll, and people initiatives
• Identify opportunities to simplify and improve HR processes, systems, and workflows
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures and share knowledge across the HR team
• Contribute to regional and global HR projects as the organization continues to grow

What We're Looking For

Required:

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2–3 years of HR Manager-level experience supporting regional or multi-country HR operations
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR practices, with the ability to translate requirements into practical guidance
• Significant hands-on employee relations experience, including managing complex or sensitive employee matters
• Experience independently managing complex HR processes with strong attention to accuracy and compliance
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience advising and supporting managers
• Comfortable working in a global, matrixed environment and collaborating across functions and geographies
• Able to navigate ambiguity, changing priorities, and organizational change while exercising sound judgment
• Continuous-improvement mindset with experience identifying and implementing improvements to HR processes
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT or Copilot to improve efficiency or quality of work
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to work from the Lancaster office a minimum of three days per week

Preferred:

• CIPD or equivalent qualification
• Additional language skills, such as Turkish, German, or French
• Experience supporting HR operations in a high-growth, matrixed organization
• Experience contributing to or leading HR projects and initiatives in a dynamic, global environment

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will review your application and conduct an initial screening. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication and coordination will go through our recruiting team to ensure a smooth process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience and qualifications.

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