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Posted 21 July, 2026

HR Manager

Hamlin Knight - Recruitment Specialists in Human Resources, Office Support and Sales & Marketing
Manchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

The Company

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Established, progressive thinking & extremely supportive organisation

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The Role

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HR Manager – Field Based, Multi-Site - £60k + excellent benefits and company car

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We are recruiting for two HR Managers on behalf of fast-paced multi-site organisation supporting a large frontline workforce across numerous operational locations.

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This is a field-based role requiring frequent regional travel (approximately 60–70%).- Also working from home

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Either Liverpool or Manchester areas

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You will act as a trusted HR partner to Regional and Area Managers, supporting operational teams across multiple sites and delivering practical HR solutions that improve performance, engagement and retention.

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Responsibilities include:

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  • Managing complex and high-volume employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, absence management, investigations, appeals, restructures and TUPE)
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  • Coaching and developing line managers in people management
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  • Supporting recruitment and workforce planning
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  • Delivering HR initiatives and change projects
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  • Analysing HR metrics including turnover, absence and retention
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  • Ensuring employment law compliance and policy adherence
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  • Supporting organisational change and operational projects
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Requirements

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  • CIPD Level 5 qualified
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  • Experience within a multi-site operational environment
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  • Background in retail, FMCG, hospitality, logistics, leisure, or similar
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  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
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  • Proven experience handling complex & heavy employee relations cases
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  • Experience of rolling out and managing employee rights bill
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  • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regularly
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  • Easy commute to Liverpool or Manchester area
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  • Be available immediately to take on a temporary with a view to becoming permanent role
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This role would suit an experienced HR Advisor stepping into an HR Manager position or an existing HR Manager seeking a visible operational role.

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If you have not heard within 5 working days unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion