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HR Manager (Part-Time), Crewe, £36,000 (Pro Rata)

Macmillan Davies are working on behalf of a growing life sciences organisation who are seeking an experienced HR Manager to support the Chief People Officer in delivering a high-quality, People function. This is a true generalist role, blending strategic people partnering with hands-on operational delivery.

This role will see you act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, manage day-to-day HR operations, and help build strong foundations across HR processes.

Main duties include:

• Provide people partnering and employee relations support across the business.
• Deliver end-to-end HR operations including contracts, onboarding, policies and compliance.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning as required.
• Support performance management, development, reward and benefits processes
• Produce accurate people data and reporting to inform business decision-making
• Contribute to wellbeing, engagement and culture initiatives
• Partner with the CPO on HR projects.

The ideal candidate will have:

• CIPD Level 5 (Level 7 desirable) with around 3-5 years' HR generalist experience
• Solid working knowledge of UK employment law (US/Ireland exposure desirable but not essential)
• Approachable, pragmatic and people focused.
• Comfortable balancing strategic input with hands-on HR administration
• Highly organised and confident managing competing priorities.
• Collaborative, resilient and adaptable in approach.

This role would best suit a supportive, strategic problem-solver who thrives on building impactful people practices as well as remaining hands on with day-to-day HR delivery. This role will be initially 4 days per week, with scope to increase as the role evolves.

Please do send your CV over at your earliest opportunity.

Head of HR
Manchester - Hybrid working
12 month FTC
c£80,000 per annum

I am delighted to be retained by a Manchester-based business to appoint an experienced Head of HR on a 12-month fixed-term contract, joining at a genuinely exciting point of transition and growth.

This is a role for someone who enjoys stepping into complexity and making things better. It combines credible senior HR leadership with a real opportunity to reshape how the function operates - moving it towards a more modern, efficient and insight-led model.

You'll be a key figure within the People leadership group, supporting the HR team on day-to-day delivery while also taking ownership of wider improvements across systems, data, automation and ways of working. The focus is firmly on building something stronger, more scalable and better equipped for the future.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you'll help evolve the HR function into something more streamlined, commercially aligned and capable of supporting continued growth with confidence.

In short, this is a high-impact interim opportunity to stabilise, modernise and elevate a People function at pace - leaving a lasting mark on how it operates.

What you'll be doing

• Provide senior HR leadership across operational delivery and employee relations
• Support and develop the existing HR team, acting as escalation point for complex matters
• Strengthen HR processes, governance and service delivery across the organisation
• Lead improvements in HR systems, automation and digital tools
• Enhance the quality and use of people data to support better decision-making
• Drive efficiency through improved workflows and reduced manual processes
• Partner with senior stakeholders to modernise and scale the HR operating model
• Embed more consistent, insight-led and commercially aligned HR practices

About you

You're an experienced HR leader who enjoys improving how things actually work, not just maintaining the status quo. You're comfortable stepping into complexity, bringing structure, and driving change at pace.

You'll likely bring:

• Strong senior HR leadership experience
• Deep knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on
• Experience across employee relations, governance and policy
• Hands-on exposure to HR systems, automation or digital HR tools
• Confidence using data and insight to drive decisions
• A pragmatic, delivery-focused approach in fast-moving environments

You'll be:

• Comfortable working in ambiguity and change
• Digitally curious, with an interest in smarter, more automated HR
• Credible with senior stakeholders
• Calm, resilient and solutions-focused
• Motivated by making measurable improvements quickly

Salary in the region of £80,000 per annum.

Please apply to Leanne Boddy at Macmillan Davies HR.

Senior Employee Relations Advisor, up to £48,000 Per Annum, Manchester

Macmillan Davies is proud to be partnering with a global business services organisation in search of a Senior Employee Relations Advisor. This role will act as a dedicated ER specialist, delivering consistent and people-focused solutions across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a broad Employee Relations caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, performance and flexible working.
• Provide clear, pragmatic advice that balances legal risk and employee experience.
• Support complex and sensitive cases, including misconduct and discrimination.
• Ensure accurate, audit-ready documentation in a highly regulated environment.
• Coach and upskill managers to handle people matters confidently and in line with policies.
• Deliver ER training on key topics such as investigations and workplace conduct.
• Use data to identify risks and drive proactive interventions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across Employee Relations processes.

About You:

• Strong experience managing a wide range of ER cases within a complex or regulated environment.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and practical guidance.
• High attention to detail and sound judgement with handling confidential matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ER professional to join a supportive and dynamic environment where you can make a real impact.

To apply, please send your CV or contact Amy Mottershead at amottershead@mdhr.co.uk for more details

People Services Lead
Greater Manchester
Permanent
£45,000 per annum

I am delighted to be partnering with a growing organisation in Greater Manchester to appoint a People Services Lead - a key hire within their evolving People function.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys improving how things work, leading a team, and shaping operational HR delivery in a business that's investing in its future.

The Opportunity

You'll take ownership of a small People Services team, ensuring smooth delivery of core HR administration while driving smarter, more efficient ways of working. This isn't just about maintaining processes, it's about enhancing them.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and developing a team responsible for HR administration
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency
• Supporting ongoing transformation and change initiatives
• Taking ownership of HR systems aligned to operational delivery
• Partnering closely with data and systems specialists to optimise workflows
• Ensuring high standards across data, processes, and service delivery

About You

We're looking for someone who combines operational strength with a forward-thinking mindset:

• Experience leading or supervising HR administration or shared services teams
• A strong focus on improving processes, systems, and efficiency
• Comfortable working with HR systems, data, and workflows
• A hands-on approach, with the ability to step back and see the bigger picture

This role will suit someone who:

• Enjoys building and improving operational functions
• Thrives in an environment where change and development are ongoing

Salary is £45,000 plus a highly competitive benefits offering.

Please apply to Leanne Boddy at Macmillan Davies HR.

Employee Relations Manager
Greater Manchester - hybrid working
Permanent
£55,000 - £60,000 per annum

I am delighted to be retained by a high growth organisation to appoint an experienced Employee Relations Manager. This is a pivotal role offering the chance to shape and strengthen ER capability while leading from the front on complex casework.

You'll take ownership of the organisation's most challenging employee relations matters, guiding cases through to resolution with a balanced, commercially aware approach. Alongside this, you'll lead and develop a small team of HR Advisors, embedding high standards, consistency, and a strong coaching culture.

A key focus of the role is acting as the organisation's subject matter expert for TUPE, managing transfers end-to-end and advising senior stakeholders through organisational change. Experience working within a unionised environment is essential, as you'll play an active role in building effective relationships with trade unions and supporting collective consultation activity.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading on complex ER issues across disciplinaries, grievances, performance, absence, and investigations
• Managing TUPE activity from due diligence through to consultation and implementation
• Supporting business change programmes, including restructures and redundancy processes
• Developing and guiding a team of HR Advisors to deliver a consistent, high-quality ER service
• Partnering with senior leaders to provide clear, pragmatic advice on risk and employment legislation

What we're looking for:

• Strong background in managing complex ER casework within a fast-paced, multi-site environment
• Proven experience overseeing TUPE processes and working within unionised settings
• Previous experience leading or mentoring HR professionals
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and its practical application

You'll be someone who operates with confidence and credibility, able to influence at senior level while remaining calm under pressure working at pace. With a solutions-focused mindset, you'll anticipate challenges, communicate clearly, and bring a pragmatic, commercially balanced approach to decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a visible, impactful role where you can shape the ER agenda and make a real difference across the organisation.

Salary in the region of £55,000 - £60,000 plus a competitive benefits offering.

Please apply to Leanne Boddy at Macmillan Davies

We're Hiring: HR Business Partner (with some EDI)

West London - hybrid working with two core office days (Tues & Weds)

⏱️ Full Time | Permanent | 9am-5:30pm

Up to £60,000 (depending on experience)

We are recruiting on behalf of a not-for-profit organisation in West London,
seeking a proactive and collaborative HR Business Partner to join their central
team.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and elevate People Services while
contributing to Diversity & Inclusion initiatives across the organisation.

You'll partner closely with colleagues across the central team and wider
network, ensuring a consistent and high-quality approach to people practices
while contributing to the development and delivery of the next D&I strategy.

About the role

In this role, you will:

* Support key people processes, providing guidance, coaching and constructive
challenge

* Contribute towards design and delivery of the organisation's Diversity &
Inclusion strategy

* Stay up to date with equality legislation and best practice, advising on
impacts and required changes

* Provide guidance on change management, restructures and succession planning

* Support or lead project work aligned with organisational plans and priorities

⭐ Essential Experience

We're looking for someone who brings:

* A strong track record as a Business Partner with notable employee relations
experience , and excellent relationship-management skills at all levels

* Has some experience in an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion role with up-to-date
knowledge of best practice and employment legislation

* Experience leading change programmes, including TUPE

* Experience designing and delivering organisational design programmes

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

If you're passionate about inclusion, committed to continuous improvement, and
excited to shape a positive employee experience within the not-for-profit
sector, we'd love to hear from you.

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

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join a people-first, fast-paced and evolving People function on a 12-month fixed term contract (12 months+).

This is a key leadership role focused on ensuring a fair, consistent and compassionate approach to employee relations. You will lead a small ER team, manage escalated matters, and take ownership of complex employee relations cases across the business.

At the heart of this role is a strong people-first mindset - balancing commercial needs with empathy, fairness, and a genuine focus on employee wellbeing and experience. You will act as a trusted partner to senior managers, supporting them to handle people matters confidently, consistently and with care.

You will also use people data and insight to identify trends, improve practices, and continuously enhance the employee experience. Alongside this, you will develop your team, embedding a supportive, inclusive and high-performing culture within the ER function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small HR team (Advisors and Administrators) with a strong focus on coaching, development and consistent, people-first delivery
• Act as escalation point for complex and sensitive employee relations matters
• Oversee a caseload of ER cases, handled by the team including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, performance concerns and restructures
• Partner with senior managers to provide empathetic, practical and commercially balanced HR advice
• Promote a fair, respectful and consistent approach to people management across the business
• Support and upskill managers to handle people issues confidently and compassionately
• Ensure policies and practices are applied fairly and in line with employment legislation and best practice
• Support resolution of workplace conflict, using mediation and constructive resolution approaches where appropriate
• Use people data and insight to identify trends and improve employee experience and ER practices
• Provide clear reporting and insight on ER activity to senior stakeholders
• Contribute to wider People initiatives, with a strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion and continuous improvement
• Stay up to date with employment law and best practice to ensure a fair and compliant approach

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an experienced HR professional who brings a strong people-first and values-led approach to employee relations.

You will have a proven background in ER, with experience managing complex cases in a way that balances fairness, empathy and commercial understanding. You will be confident operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift, and where thoughtful, people-centred decision-making is essential.

You will be skilled at building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing outcomes through credibility, collaboration and emotional intelligence.

A strong understanding of employment law and its practical application is essential, alongside a genuine commitment to improving employee experience and wellbeing.

You will be resilient, adaptable and calm under pressure, with strong analytical skills and confidence using HR systems and data to inform decisions.

Ideally, you will be educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), with CIPD Level 5 or above desirable.

What's on Offer

• A genuinely people-first ER leadership role within a supportive People function
• Opportunity to shape employee experience and drive meaningful cultural impact
• High visibility with senior stakeholders and strategic people priorities
• Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• Enhanced benefits package
• 12-months+ fixed term contract
• Role to commence in July 2026

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ER professional who is passionate about creating fair, supportive and people-centred workplaces, while also delivering strong commercial outcomes.

Please apply to Leanne Boddy at Macmillan Davies.

Head of Learning & Development
Manchester (Hybrid)
Permanent | £65,000 - £70,000 per annum + bonus + benefits

About the Role

We're working with a leading international organisation to recruit a Head of Learning & Development to shape and deliver a progressive learning strategy that supports growth across the business.

This is a senior, high-impact role for a passionate L&D leader who thrives on driving performance, engagement, and capability through innovative people development. You'll play a pivotal role in creating a culture of continuous learning that builds leadership strength and enables career growth across a diverse and expanding business.

Key Responsibilities

As Head of Learning & Development, you will:

• Design and deliver a regional L&D strategy that strengthens organisational performance and supports business priorities.

• Build leadership capability at every level through targeted development programmes, coaching, and experiential learning.

• Identify and address skills gaps across countries and business areas, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

• Introduce creative, data-led learning solutions that combine digital, in-person, and social learning.

• Partner with senior leaders and HR teams to embed learning into performance and talent strategies.

• Oversee third-party providers to ensure high-quality delivery and measurable outcomes.

• Use insights and analytics to drive continuous improvement and demonstrate impact.

• Support organisational integration and change, ensuring new teams are set up for long-term success.

About You

• You're an experienced, confident, and collaborative L&D professional with the ability to think strategically and deliver operationally. You bring energy, creativity, and a deep understanding of how learning drives business success.

• Essential experience:

• Proven track record in Learning & Development or Talent leadership, ideally within a multi-site or international environment.

• Strong expertise in learning design, leadership development, and digital learning technologies.

• Evidence of implementing successful learning strategies that deliver measurable business results.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities within a fast-paced, complex environment.

• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) qualification in L&D or HR preferred.

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a strategic L&D function within a dynamic and people-focused organisation. You'll have the freedom to innovate, the support of senior leadership, and the platform to make a genuine impact on business performance and employee growth.

Package

• Salary up to £70,000

• Annual bonus scheme

• Comprehensive benefits package

Interested?
If you're ready to take ownership of a transformative learning strategy and shape the future of people development, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply to Leanne Boddy at Macmillan Davies