HR Manager

HR Manager - High-Growth Global Technology Company (Manchester) Location: Salford Quays, Manchester Salary: £40,000-£50,000 per annum + benefits Contract: Full-time, Permanent

A high-growth international technology company is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to support the expansion of its UK operations. With a strong global presence spanning over 25 years and operations in more than 25 countries, the company is known for delivering cutting-edge Internet of Things (IoT) solutions across a wide range of industries.

This is a newly created role, based in a modern office in Manchester, offering a unique opportunity to shape the local HR function from the ground up. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the UK business as it scales from a small team to over 70 employees within the next three years.

• Lead all recruitment activity within the UK, in coordination with the international recruitment team.

• Develop and execute a people strategy aligned with the company's long-term UK growth plan.

• Implement and manage a performance appraisal system to encourage high performance.

• Localise and maintain HR policies in compliance with UK regulations and group standards.

• Produce insightful HR reporting and analytics for senior leadership.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK employment legislation.

• Support and coach line managers on people management practices, including formal HR procedures.

• Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives to help build a motivated and high-performing workforce.

• Contribute to a range of HR and operational tasks as part of a fast-paced, scale-up environment.

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent qualification in Human Resources or People Management.

• Strong HR generalist background with excellent knowledge of UK employment law.

• Proven success in recruitment, onboarding, and delivering excellent candidate experiences.

• Comfortable working with HR systems and using data to inform decisions.

• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and lead.

• Experience in writing strategic HR documents and business cases.

• High levels of integrity, sound judgement, and a calm approach under pressure.

• Experience establishing an apprenticeship programme is advantageous but not essential.

• £40,000-£50,000 annual salary

• Flexible company pension scheme

• Life assurance and health benefit package

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• 24/7 online GP and mental wellbeing support

• Enhanced family-friendly policies

• Employee referral programme

• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays

This role is ideal for an ambitious HR professional ready to make a real impact in a growing UK business backed by a successful international organisation.