HR Operations Manager
11 days ago
Barmpton
My client is looking for a HR Specialist for their Head Office in Darlington This is a technology company that sells Managed Print Services This is for immediate start Hours: 9-5 Monday-Friday Holiday: 25 days + birthday off Benefits: Health Shield Salary negotiable dependant on experience HR Manager / HR Business Partner Location: Home-based with travel to, option to work at Anglotech Group offices (Darlington, Plymouth, Essex, Harpenden, Chichester, London E17 and Woking) Reporting to: Group Operations Director Headcount supported: Approx. 75 employees (growing through acquisition) Role Overview My client is seeking a proactive and commercially aware HR professional to take ownership of day-to-day HR operations across the Group while supporting ongoing acquisitions and organisational growth. This is a hands-on, standalone HR role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, evolving business and can confidently manage both operational HR and strategic project work. Key Responsibilities Day-to-Day HR Operations Manage all generalist HR activity across a workforce of approximately 75 employees Provide practical HR advice and guidance to managers and leadership Oversee employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, probation, performance, absence, disciplinaries, and leavers Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with UK employment legislation Acquisitions & TUPE Support the Group Operations Director with HR aspects of company acquisitions Attend acquisition completion days where required Lead and manage TUPE consultation processes end-to-end Ensure smooth integration of transferring employees into Group policies, systems, and culture Compliance, Policies & Documentation Keep all HR policies, handbooks, and legal documentation up to date Ensure ongoing compliance with UK employment law and HR best practice Draft and amend employment contracts, including salary, holiday entitlement, hours, and title changes Systems & Benefits Maintain and update the Breathe HR system with accurate employee data Review and develop employee benefits across the Group Support initiatives that enhance employee engagement, wellbeing, and retention Experience & Skills Required Proven experience in a standalone or senior generalist HR role Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance Demonstrable experience managing TUPE processes Experience supporting business acquisitions or organisational change (desirable) Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels Highly organised, discreet, and able to manage multiple priorities Comfortable working remotely with travel across UK offices when required Personal Attributes Commercially minded and pragmatic in approach Hands-on, adaptable, and solutions-focused Comfortable operating in a growing, acquisition-driven environment Strong attention to detail with a people-first mindset TPBN1_UKTJ