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HR Manager/HRBP

Crewe Permanent View Job Description
This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll work closely with the Chief People Officer, playing a key role in both day-to-day people operations and strategic HR initiatives that shape the future of the organisation
  • Excellent opportunity to join a growing business in Crewe
  • Excellent company benefits

About Our Client

As a trusted People Partner, you'll provide practical HR advice, build strong relationships across the business, and help deliver an exceptional employee experience from recruitment through to development and retention.

Job Description

Employee Relations & People Partnering

  • Acting as a trusted point of contact for managers and employees, providing advice and guidance on people matters.
  • Managing a range of employee relations cases, ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes.
  • Supporting senior leadership with sensitive and complex people issues.



HR Operations & Compliance

  • Managing the day-to-day administration of the People function, including contracts, onboarding, HR correspondence and employee records.
  • Maintaining accurate HR data, reporting and documentation, ensuring GDPR compliance and robust record management.
  • Supporting payroll preparation, benefits administration and policy reviews.
  • Continuously improving HR processes, templates and workflows to drive efficiency and consistency.



Recruitment, Onboarding & Workforce Planning

  • Managing end-to-end recruitment, from creating engaging job adverts through to coordinating interviews and delivering an excellent candidate experience.
  • Leading seamless onboarding and probation processes to ensure new colleagues feel welcomed and supported from day one.
  • Supporting workforce planning, organisational design and succession planning activities.



Performance, Learning & Development

  • Supporting performance review processes and helping embed a culture of continuous feedback and high performance.
  • Coordinating learning and development programmes, maintaining training records and supporting career development initiatives.
  • Working with managers to identify development opportunities and build capability across the business.



Reporting, Reward & People Insights

  • Producing accurate people metrics, dashboards and reports that provide valuable workforce insights.
  • Supporting salary benchmarking, pay review processes and reward initiatives.
  • Using data to identify trends and help inform strategic people decisions.



Culture, Engagement & Wellbeing

  • Helping to deliver initiatives that promote employee wellbeing, engagement, inclusion and recognition.
  • Supporting engagement surveys, social activities and culture-building programmes.
  • Contributing to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives throughout the employee lifecycle.



Health & Safety

  • Supporting mandatory Health & Safety compliance, induction activities and associated documentation.
  • Assisting with compliance tracking, internal communications and incident follow-up where required.



Strategic ProjectsWorking alongside the Chief People Officer, you'll contribute to a range of exciting strategic initiatives, including:

  • HR systems implementation and automation.
  • Culture and engagement programmes.
  • Workforce planning and organisational design.
  • Learning and development projects.
  • Policy development and continuous improvement.
  • Wellbeing and DEIB initiatives.



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The Successful Applicant

A successful HR Manager/HRBP should have:

Success in this role is about more than technical HR knowledge. We're looking for someone who builds trusted relationships, takes ownership, and enjoys making a positive impact.

You'll bring:

  • Exceptional collaboration skills, keeping stakeholders informed, sharing ideas early, and building alignment throughout projects.
  • High emotional intelligence, knowing when to seek guidance, when to escalate, and when to confidently take the lead.
  • A genuine partnership mindset, acting as a trusted strategic advisor while building strong working relationships across the business.
  • A proactive completer-finisher approach with excellent attention to detail, balancing confidence with humility.
  • Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • A solutions-focused mindset, using creativity and initiative to overcome challenges while ensuring compliance and best practice.
  • A passion for continuous improvement and delivering an exceptional employee experience.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £43,000 to £48,000 per annum.
  • Excellent benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A supportive and professional working environment in Crewe.
  • Work in a respected organisation within the healthcare industry.



If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career, apply today to join a thriving organisation where you can make a real difference.3

Contact
Anna Green
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7063441
Phone number
+441618286206

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
HR Manager
Sector
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Crewe
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Anna Green
Consultant phone
+441618286206
Job reference
JN-072026-7063441