HR Manager - #2192641

EA First is delighted to be partnering with a Not-for-Profit based in Birmingham to recruit a HR Manager. The role is paying £41,500 - £46,500 per annum, plus Local Government Pension Scheme.

The organisation is committed to delivering a supportive, inclusive environment where their community can thrive.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to take ownership of the HR function, working closely with senior leadership to deliver a proactive, professional and effective HR service across the organisation.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the HR Manager will be responsible for overseeing the full employee lifecycle, providing strategic and operational HR advice and ensuring the organisation remains compliant with employment legislation and safeguarding requirements.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders and managers, providing guidance on employee relations, recruitment, workforce planning and organisational development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide professional HR advice and guidance to senior leaders and managers.

• Manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, capability and performance issues.

• Oversee recruitment, on-boarding and safer recruitment processes, ensuring compliance with safeguarding requirements.

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including contracts, starters, leavers and changes to employment terms.

• Work closely with Finance and external payroll providers to ensure accurate processing of payroll changes, pay awards and pension administration.

• Review and develop HR policies, procedures and processes in line with employment legislation and best practice.

• Lead on attendance management, staff well being, probation and performance management.

• Support workforce planning, organisational change and employee retention initiatives.

• Produce HR management information, workforce reports and statutory returns, including the Workforce Census.

• Oversee HR systems and employee records, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection requirements.

• Manage and support HR administration, driving continuous improvements in service delivery.

We are looking for an experienced and confident HR Manager who can operate both strategically and operationally, building strong relationships with senior stakeholders whilst remaining hands on with day to day HR matters.

The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or above.

• Strong generalist HR experience, including managing employee relations cases independently.

• A sound understanding of UK employment legislation, HR policies and best practice.

• Experience managing recruitment, on-boarding and employee lifecycle processes.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to advise and challenge senior leaders.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Experience working with HR systems and maintaining accurate employee records.

• An understanding of payroll administration, pensions and contractual changes.

• A proactive approach to improving HR processes, policies and service delivery.

• Knowledge of safer recruitment, safeguarding requirements and Local Government Pension Scheme would also be beneficial.

HR Manager:

• £41,500 - £46,500 per annum.
• 37 hours per week.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank hols. Additional family/well being day.
• Hybrid working (typically 4 days a week onsite).
• Birmingham office base.
• Free parking onsite.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.