HR Team Manager - Employee Relations

HR Team Manager - Employee Relations
Manchester City Centre - Hybrid Working
12-Month FTC
£45,000 + Enhanced Benefits Package

We are seeking an experienced HR Team Manager to join a people-first, fast-paced People function on a 12-month FTC

This is a key leadership role overseeing a small HR team and managing complex employee relations cases. You will ensure a fair, consistent and compassionate approach to ER, while supporting senior leaders with practical, commercially balanced advice.

You will also use data and insight to improve ER practice and employee experience, while developing a high-performing, supportive team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a small HR team (Advisors/Administrators)
• Act as escalation point for complex and high-risk ER cases
• Oversee investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, performance issues and restructures
• Partner with senior leaders, providing balanced, pragmatic HR advice
• Ensure fair, consistent application of policy and employment law
• Support managers to handle ER issues confidently and effectively
• Use data and insight to identify trends and improve ER practice
• Contribute to wider People initiatives focused on wellbeing and inclusion

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an experienced HR professional with strong employee relations expertise and a people-first approach.

You will be confident managing complex cases in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, and skilled at building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders through influence and credibility.

Strong employment law knowledge and a commitment to improving employee experience are essential. You will be resilient, analytical, and comfortable using HR data and systems.

Must-Have Requirements

• Strong technical HR/people experience
• Proven people leadership and team management experience, able to prioritise team needs in a fast-paced environment
• Strong stakeholder influencing skills
• Ability to learn the business quickly and build credibility at pace
• Engaging, authentic communication style

What's on Offer

• People-first ER leadership role with real impact
• High visibility with senior stakeholders
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• Enhanced benefits package
• 12-month+ FTC

Please apply to Leanne Boddy at Macmillan Davies.