Full job descriptionGroup HR Manager
Location: Durham (Fully Onsite)
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
Salary: £60,000 Depending on Experience
We are delighted to be partnering with a leading North East construction and civil engineering business to recruit a Group HR Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, family-owned organisation that places its people, safety and values at the heart of everything it does.
Reporting to the Group HR Director, this is a broad and hands-on generalist role supporting managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle. The successful candidate will help drive business growth, ensure compliance and maintain the people-focused culture that has contributed to the company’s success.
The Role
Key responsibilities include:
*Providing day-to-day HR support and guidance to managers across the business.
*Managing employee relations matters including absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance cases.
*Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice.
*Supporting recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning activities.
*Supporting succession planning, talent development and apprenticeship initiatives.
*Reviewing and improving HR policies, processes and procedures.
*Supporting HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
*Promoting a positive, collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
About You
We are looking for a practical and approachable HR professional who enjoys building relationships and supporting people in a fast-paced environment.
You will bring:
*Experience in a HR Manager, HR Business Partner or senior HR generalist role.
*CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.
*Experience within construction or another fast-paced operational environment.
*Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
*A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
*Experience supporting organisational growth and change.
What You Will Bring
*A caring, approachable and empathetic style.
*The ability to build trust and credibility at all levels.
*A genuine passion for developing people.
*A collaborative and team-focused mindset.
*Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
*A commitment to maintaining a family-oriented culture and values.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to make a real impact within a successful and expanding organisation, helping to shape its people agenda during an exciting period of growth.