Location: Stockport Town Centre Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) – Part-time considered Salary: £34,000 – £37,000 per annum Reports to: Head of People & Performance

We are a values-driven organisation committed to excellence in people management and employee wellbeing. As part of our Human Resources Department, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

As HR Team Leader, you will lead our HR Advice & Support Team, ensuring fairness, consistency, and outstanding customer service across all aspects of HR. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll:

• Provide expert advice to managers on investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, and performance management

• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion initiatives

• Manage and develop HR Officers and administrators, ensuring high standards of delivery

• Oversee absence, sickness, welfare, and conduct processes

• Liaise with trade unions and external advisors, supporting tribunal preparation and TUPE processes

• Chair formal meetings, lead investigations, and act as mediator when required

• Support policy development, training, and compliance with employment law and best practice

• Present HR data and reports to senior management, influencing strategy and organisational direction

We’re seeking a proactive leader who thrives in a dynamic HR environment. You’ll bring:

• Strong HR experience with excellent knowledge of employment law and equality legislation

• Proven ability to manage or supervise staff teams

• CIPD qualification (or willingness to work towards one)

• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal

• Experience in employee relations, TUPE, restructures, and tribunal preparation

• Strategic problem-solving skills and the ability to influence organisational direction

• Commitment to fostering inclusion, wellbeing, and a person-centred ethos

We value our people and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25 days holiday 8 statutory days (pro rata)

• Birthday off 

• Pension & life assurance

• Sick pay, probation bonus, welcome back bonus

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, compassionate & carer’s leave

• Employee Assistance Service, medical & dental benefits

• Discounted rail tickets, staff discounts, refer-a-friend scheme

• Company mobile phone, laptop, travel allowance, lease/rental car allowance

• Staff awards recognising excellence

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive, forward-thinking organisation. You’ll be empowered to lead, innovate, and shape HR practices that truly enhance employee satisfaction, retention, and organisational success.

Apply today and help us build a workplace where people thrive.

This role is subject to satisfactory DBS and Refenrecing checks

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