Human Resources Manager

HR Manager \- Manchester or Leeds Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence, partner at a senior level, and drive meaningful change? We’re partnering with a **leading global professional services organisation** to appoint a **HR Manager** on an initial 12\-month fixed\-term contract, with strong potential to convert to a permanent opportunity. This is a high\-impact, business\-facing role sitting within a well\-established and highly respected HR function, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to shape people strategy within a dynamic, growing business. **The Opportunity** As a HR Manager, you will operate as a true **Business Partner** to key stakeholders, providing both **strategic insight and hands\-on operational support** . You’ll work closely with senior leadership, influencing decision\-making, driving talent initiatives, and ensuring the business is set up for continued growth and success. This is a varied and fast\-paced role within a collaborative, forward\-thinking HR team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and high standards. **Key Responsibilities** * Act as a **trusted advisor** to senior stakeholders, including Divisional leadership teams * Partner with Finance and leadership to support **organisational design and workforce planning** * Lead and contribute to **strategic HR projects and initiatives** * Drive the **talent management agenda** , ensuring consistency and alignment with business goals * Provide expert guidance on **employee relations** , including complex cases * Support and enhance **resourcing strategies** , including senior hiring and workforce planning * Lead **performance management processes** , coaching managers to drive high performance * Oversee **salary review and bonus cycles** , ensuring fair and competitive outcomes * Manage and develop **HR Advisor(s)** , supporting their growth and capability * Collaborate with L\&D to deliver impactful **learning and development programmes** **About You** * CIPD qualified (or equivalent), with proven experience operating at **HR Manager / Business Partner level** * Confident engaging and influencing at **senior stakeholder level** * Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance **strategic and operational delivery** * Experienced across **employee relations, talent management, and organisational development** * A natural relationship builder with excellent communication skills * Resilient, proactive, and solutions\-focused, with the ability to navigate complexity * Strong organisational and project management skills, with attention to detail **Why This Role?** * Opportunity to work within a **globally recognised professional services environment** * Exposure to senior leadership and meaningful business impact * A **collaborative, people\-focused culture** with a modern approach to work * Strong potential for the role to become **permanent** * Genuine scope to shape and influence HR strategy and initiatives If you’re looking for a role where you can combine **strategic influence with hands\-on impact** , this could be an excellent next step.