Hays: Standalone HR Manager

Job Description Excellent Opportunity Permanent HR Manager – Standalone. We are looking for a confident and capable HR Manager to take ownership of a standalone HR function within a fast-paced, commercial environment. This is a true generalist role where you will have full responsibility for the end-to-end employee life cycle, partnering closely with managers to deliver practical, commercially focused HR solutions.The RoleAs HR Manager, you will oversee all HR activities, both strategic and operational, acting as the go-to expert for managers and employees across the business. Key ResponsibilitiesGeneralist HR & Business Support Act as the first point of contact for all day-to-day HR matters, providing expert, pragmatic advice. Manage the full employee life cycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to development, change, and exit. Lead recruitment activity, including job design, shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding. Build strong, trusted relationships with managers, supporting them in identifying and addressing people-related needs. Support training and development initiatives, helping to build capability across the business. Monitor key HR metrics (absence, turnover, recruitment trends), identifying insights and escalating risks. Employee Relations Manage and advise on a wide range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, and performance cases. HR Operations, Policy & Compliance Ensure all HR policies and procedures are up-to-date, compliant, and consistently applied. Support payroll processes by coordinating accurate and timely data with the external provider. Proven experience in a generalist HR Manager level role, ideally within a fast-paced environment. Experience managing employee relations cases end-to-end with minimal supervision. Confident using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk