Human Resources Manager

HR Manager

Full time Salary Up to £53460 per annum

Fixed term until 31 March 2028

We are preparing for Local Government Reorganisation and the move to new unitary councils in 2028. From April 2028, the current six councils will be replaced by three new unitary councils: Western Suffolk, Central and Eastern Suffolk, and Ipswich and Southern Suffolk.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to play a key role during a significant period of organisational change. You will lead a broad range of operational and advisory HR activity, overseeing payroll, learning and development, and the HR administration team.

You will also work closely with the Employee Relations Manager to support and advise on a range of employee relations matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee HR processes, documentation and compliance and act as an escalation point for the HR administration team, providing guidance and support as required.

• Work alongside the Employee Relations Manager to advise on and support more complex employee relations matters.

• Provide clear and expert advice on HR matters and employment law to managers and employees. • Build strong relationships across the organisation and with external partners.

• Oversee key HR operational areas including payroll and learning and development.

• Oversee wellbeing initiatives across the organisation.

You will be an experienced HR Manager with strong generalist knowledge, a confident and credible approach, and the ability to build trusted relationships across the organisation. You will hold a CIPD qualification at Level 5 or above and have a strong understanding of employment law. You will also be highly organised, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and confident using HR systems. You are required to work in the office two days a week in Ipswich.