Full job descriptionHR Manager
Location: Ipswich
Salary: £50,000pa- £55,000pa
Type: Full-time, Permanent, 4 days a week in the office, 1 day from home

A well-established, family-oriented business is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead and deliver a professional, commercially focused HR function. With a strong emphasis on people, collaboration and long-term relationships, the organisation prides itself on maintaining a supportive culture where employees are valued and encouraged to develop their careers.
Reporting into the senior leadership team, this is a standalone role with administrative support and offers the opportunity to influence both operational and strategic people initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities*Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on all HR matters.
*Provide coaching and guidance to managers on employee relations, performance management and HR best practice.
*Lead complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and flexible working matters.
*Oversee recruitment and onboarding activities, ensuring the attraction and retention of high-calibre talent.
*Identify workforce development needs and support succession planning initiatives.
*Produce and analyse HR metrics, reporting trends and insights to senior stakeholders.
*Review, develop and implement HR policies and procedures in line with employment legislation and best practice.
*Support organisational change projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
*Promote employee wellbeing, engagement, equality, diversity and inclusion.
*Ensure compliance with employment law, GDPR and other regulatory requirements.
*Coordinate training initiatives and support organisational learning and development programmes.
*Manage HR systems and employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
About You*CIPD Level 5 qualified as a minimum, with higher-level qualifications advantageous.
*Significant HR generalist experience, ideally operating at HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor level.
*Strong employment law knowledge and practical employee relations experience.
*Experience managing the full employee lifecycle independently.
*Commercially minded with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
*Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
*Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
*Experience within a construction, engineering or operational environment would be beneficial but is not essential.
*Full UK driving licence required.
What’s on Offer*Opportunity to shape and develop the HR function within a successful business.
*Exposure to strategic projects and senior leadership.
*Supportive and collaborative working environment.
*Hybrid working available following probation.
*Career development opportunities within a growing organisation.