<p><strong>HR Manager - Growing, Owner-Managed Business</strong><br /><strong>Location:</strong> Leeds, UK<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £50,000 per annum <br /><strong>Reports to:</strong> Managing Director<br /><br /></p><p>Are you ready to shape the future of people and culture in a dynamic, growing business?</p><p>We're looking for an experienced <strong>HR Manager</strong> to join the Senior Leadership Team and establish a dedicated People function from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact while crafting strategy, culture, and operational excellence in a business that values its people as much as its product.</p><h3>What You'll Do:</h3><ul><li>Lead the People Strategy. Align HR initiatives with business goals and act as a trusted advisor to the MD and SLT.</li><li>Build the Function. Create and refine HR frameworks, policies, and systems that support a thriving workplace.</li><li>Drive Engagement &amp; Development . Champion wellbeing, performance, and growth across all levels.</li><li>Shape Culture. Foster an inclusive, values-driven environment where people love to work.</li><li>Oversee Compliance &amp; Operations. Ensure legal compliance and smooth HR operations, including payroll collaboration.</li><li>Design Reward &amp; Recognition. Develop benefits and pay structures that attract and retain top talent.</li><li>Support Recruitment. Guide strategic hiring and empower internal recruitment efforts.</li></ul><h3>What You'll Bring:</h3><ul><li>CIPD Level 5+ and a strong track record of continuous professional development.</li><li>Proven experience building or transforming HR functions, ideally in multi-site environments.</li><li>Strategic and hands-on HR leadership, with a flair for culture-building and change management.</li><li>Deep knowledge of UK employment law and best practice HR processes.</li><li>Sector experience in hospitality, brewing, manufacturing, or similar environments is a bonus.</li></ul><h3>Why Join?</h3><p>This is a hands-on, high-impact role in a business that's scaling with purpose. You'll have the autonomy to shape the people agenda, influence senior decision-making, and create a workplace where people thrive.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjUzMTM3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">