Job Description

HR Manager
We're seeking a proactive and people-focused HR Manager to lead and support our dedicated team during maternity cover at our client a Leicester-based engineering business.
Position: HR Manager (Maternity Cover- 15 months)
Salary: 55000-60,000pa
Location: Leicester, UK
Hours: Full time, 37.75 hours per week flexible working - Hybrid
Closing date: 28th November 2025 Starting: January 2026
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a respected engineering company. As their standalone HR Manager, you'll lead all aspects of the HR function, ensuring their people feel supported, policies are up to date, and managers are empowered to lead effectively. You'll balance hands-on HR delivery with strategic input, helping to shape a culture where everyone can thrive.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the review and implementation of HR policies, ensuring compliance and best practice.
• Providing professional advice on HR matters, employee relations, and employment law.
• Managing recruitment, onboarding, and right-to-work checks.
• HR Administration, overseeing payroll, pensions, and employee benefits administration.
• Maintaining accurate HR records and reporting via Tensor and Brightpay.
• Coordinating training and development, wellbeing, and health surveillance activities.
• Supporting performance management, development, succession planning and employee engagement initiatives.
• Empowering and partnering with managers to promote a positive, fair, and inclusive workplace.
• Projects include relocation of offices, benefit reviews and restructuring

About You
You'll be an experienced and approachable HR professional who enjoys a hands-on, varied role. Confident in building relationships across all levels, you'll bring commercial insight, emotional intelligence, and a focus on continuous improvement.
You'll also have:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (ideally Level 6 or above).
• At least 5 years' HR generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing or SME setting.
• Experience working in a standalone position and SME
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong communication and coaching skills, with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others.

About the Organisation
They are a leading engineering company based in Leicester, known for delivering innovative and high-quality solutions to clients worldwide. they value integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement. You'll join a friendly, supportive environment where your expertise will be valued and your ideas encouraged.
Benefits include:

• 25 days' holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Health cash plan
• Discretionary Bonus

If you're an experienced HR professional looking to make a meaningful contribution in a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Other roles you may have experience of could include:
HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor, People Manager, HR Generalist, HR Operations Manager, Employee Relations Manager, or Talent & People Lead.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Skills Required