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HR Manager 📍 Norwich (with occasional travel to other sites) 🕒 Full-time | Typically 8:00am – 5:00pm (flexibility considered) 💰 Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience (guide £45k-£75k) About the Role We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the Directors you will take ownership of the full HR function, supporting a workforce of approximately 150 employees.. This is a hands-on, generalist role with scope to shape the future direction of HR within the business, including strategic input, systems development, and people management initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all day-to-day HR operations across the business Provide expert advice on employee relations, disciplinaries, and grievance cases, ensuring timely resolution of cases and reducing backlog Mentor and support the HR Assistant in their development Review, update, and maintain handbooks and HR policies to ensure compliance and best practice Support operational teams in managing conduct, performance, and compliance (including incident trends and behavioural issues) Deliver and design training programmes, including driver inductions and development initiatives Collaborate with management to improve workforce performance and engagement Support and potentially lead on HR systems improvements (HRIS development and digitisation of records) Ensure compliance with employment legislation and industry regulations Contribute to strategic HR planning and continuous improvement projects About You Essential Skills & Experience Strong generalist HR experience, ideally in a managerial role Proven people management and leadership capability Excellent communication skills at all levels Confident handling employee relations and disciplinary processes Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities Knowledge of HR best practices and employment legislation Experience in training design and delivery Highly organised with excellent time management and prioritisation skills Desirable Experience within the logistics industry Health & Safety knowledge (e.g. NEBOSH) Experience implementing or improving HR systems Personal Attributes Results-driven and proactive Firm but fair approach Resourceful and adaptable Strong team player with leadership capability Committed to continuous improvement and change Additional Information This is primarily an office-based role in Norwich, with some flexibility considered For more information about the client or the role please do call the Norwich office of Reed and ask for Andrea Makings or Maxine Ettridge Please also request Andrea or Maxine on Linkedin

HR Manager 📍 Norwich (with occasional travel to other sites) 🕒 Full-time | Typically 8:00am – 5:00pm (flexibility considered) 💰 Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience (guide £45k-£75k) About the Role We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the Directors you will take ownership of the full HR function, supporting a workforce of approximately 150 employees.. This is a hands-on, generalist role with scope to shape the future direction of HR within the business, including strategic input, systems development, and people management initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all day-to-day HR operations across the business Provide expert advice on employee relations, disciplinaries, and grievance cases, ensuring timely resolution of cases and reducing backlog Mentor and support the HR Assistant in their development Review, update, and maintain handbooks and HR policies to ensure compliance and best practice Support operational teams in managing conduct, performance, and compliance (including incident trends and behavioural issues) Deliver and design training programmes, including driver inductions and development initiatives Collaborate with management to improve workforce performance and engagement Support and potentially lead on HR systems improvements (HRIS development and digitisation of records) Ensure compliance with employment legislation and industry regulations Contribute to strategic HR planning and continuous improvement projects About You Essential Skills & Experience Strong generalist HR experience, ideally in a managerial role Proven people management and leadership capability Excellent communication skills at all levels Confident handling employee relations and disciplinary processes Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities Knowledge of HR best practices and employment legislation Experience in training design and delivery Highly organised with excellent time management and prioritisation skills Desirable Experience within the logistics industry Health & Safety knowledge (e.g. NEBOSH) Experience implementing or improving HR systems Personal Attributes Results-driven and proactive Firm but fair approach Resourceful and adaptable Strong team player with leadership capability Committed to continuous improvement and change Additional Information This is primarily an office-based role in Norwich, with some flexibility considered For more information about the client or the role please do call the Norwich office of Reed and ask for Andrea Makings or Maxine Ettridge Please also request Andrea or Maxine on Linkedin

HR Manager 📍 Norwich (with occasional travel to other sites) 🕒 Full-time | Typically 8:00am – 5:00pm (flexibility considered) 💰 Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience (guide £45k-£75k) About the Role We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the Directors you will take ownership of the full HR function, supporting a workforce of approximately 150 employees.. This is a hands-on, generalist role with scope to shape the future direction of HR within the business, including strategic input, systems development, and people management initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all day-to-day HR operations across the business Provide expert advice on employee relations, disciplinaries, and grievance cases, ensuring timely resolution of cases and reducing backlog Mentor and support the HR Assistant in their development Review, update, and maintain handbooks and HR policies to ensure compliance and best practice Support operational teams in managing conduct, performance, and compliance (including incident trends and behavioural issues) Deliver and design training programmes, including driver inductions and development initiatives Collaborate with management to improve workforce performance and engagement Support and potentially lead on HR systems improvements (HRIS development and digitisation of records) Ensure compliance with employment legislation and industry regulations Contribute to strategic HR planning and continuous improvement projects About You Essential Skills & Experience Strong generalist HR experience, ideally in a managerial role Proven people management and leadership capability Excellent communication skills at all levels Confident handling employee relations and disciplinary processes Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities Knowledge of HR best practices and employment legislation Experience in training design and delivery Highly organised with excellent time management and prioritisation skills Desirable Experience within the logistics industry Health & Safety knowledge (e.g. NEBOSH) Experience implementing or improving HR systems Personal Attributes Results-driven and proactive Firm but fair approach Resourceful and adaptable Strong team player with leadership capability Committed to continuous improvement and change Additional Information This is primarily an office-based role in Norwich, with some flexibility considered For more information about the client or the role please do call the Norwich office of Reed and ask for Andrea Makings or Maxine Ettridge Please also request Andrea or Maxine on Linkedin

HR Manager 📍 Norwich (with occasional travel to other sites) 🕒 Full-time | Typically 8:00am – 5:00pm (flexibility considered) 💰 Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience (guide £45k-£75k) About the Role We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the Directors you will take ownership of the full HR function, supporting a workforce of approximately 150 employees.. This is a hands-on, generalist role with scope to shape the future direction of HR within the business, including strategic input, systems development, and people management initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all day-to-day HR operations across the business Provide expert advice on employee relations, disciplinaries, and grievance cases, ensuring timely resolution of cases and reducing backlog Mentor and support the HR Assistant in their development Review, update, and maintain handbooks and HR policies to ensure compliance and best practice Support operational teams in managing conduct, performance, and compliance (including incident trends and behavioural issues) Deliver and design training programmes, including driver inductions and development initiatives Collaborate with management to improve workforce performance and engagement Support and potentially lead on HR systems improvements (HRIS development and digitisation of records) Ensure compliance with employment legislation and industry regulations Contribute to strategic HR planning and continuous improvement projects About You Essential Skills & Experience Strong generalist HR experience, ideally in a managerial role Proven people management and leadership capability Excellent communication skills at all levels Confident handling employee relations and disciplinary processes Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities Knowledge of HR best practices and employment legislation Experience in training design and delivery Highly organised with excellent time management and prioritisation skills Desirable Experience within the logistics industry Health & Safety knowledge (e.g. NEBOSH) Experience implementing or improving HR systems Personal Attributes Results-driven and proactive Firm but fair approach Resourceful and adaptable Strong team player with leadership capability Committed to continuous improvement and change Additional Information This is primarily an office-based role in Norwich, with some flexibility considered For more information about the client or the role please do call the Norwich office of Reed and ask for Andrea Makings or Maxine Ettridge Please also request Andrea or Maxine on Linkedin

HR Manager 📍 Norwich (with occasional travel to other sites) 🕒 Full-time | Typically 8:00am – 5:00pm (flexibility considered) 💰 Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience (guide £45k-£75k) About the Role We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the Directors you will take ownership of the full HR function, supporting a workforce of approximately 150 employees.. This is a hands-on, generalist role with scope to shape the future direction of HR within the business, including strategic input, systems development, and people management initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all day-to-day HR operations across the business Provide expert advice on employee relations, disciplinaries, and grievance cases, ensuring timely resolution of cases and reducing backlog Mentor and support the HR Assistant in their development Review, update, and maintain handbooks and HR policies to ensure compliance and best practice Support operational teams in managing conduct, performance, and compliance (including incident trends and behavioural issues) Deliver and design training programmes, including driver inductions and development initiatives Collaborate with management to improve workforce performance and engagement Support and potentially lead on HR systems improvements (HRIS development and digitisation of records) Ensure compliance with employment legislation and industry regulations Contribute to strategic HR planning and continuous improvement projects About You Essential Skills & Experience Strong generalist HR experience, ideally in a managerial role Proven people management and leadership capability Excellent communication skills at all levels Confident handling employee relations and disciplinary processes Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities Knowledge of HR best practices and employment legislation Experience in training design and delivery Highly organised with excellent time management and prioritisation skills Desirable Experience within the logistics industry Health & Safety knowledge (e.g. NEBOSH) Experience implementing or improving HR systems Personal Attributes Results-driven and proactive Firm but fair approach Resourceful and adaptable Strong team player with leadership capability Committed to continuous improvement and change Additional Information This is primarily an office-based role in Norwich, with some flexibility considered For more information about the client or the role please do call the Norwich office of Reed and ask for Andrea Makings or Maxine Ettridge Please also request Andrea or Maxine on Linkedin

🌟 Performance & Talent Process Lead Shape the future of performance and talent at scale We’re looking for a Performance & Talent Process Lead to play a key role in evolving how performance and talent are delivered across my clients organisation. This is a high-impact role where you’ll partner closely with Centres of Excellence and the Workday programme team to design, refine and embed processes that are not only effective, but genuinely enhance the employee experience. If you enjoy combining data, process improvement, and stakeholder collaboration to drive meaningful change, this could be a great next step. 🚀 What you’ll be doing 🔧 Driving process excellence Lead the review and optimisation of performance and talent processes across the business Use data and process mapping to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities Partner with Centres of Excellence to design and implement improved frameworks Simplify workflows, reduce delays, and enhance overall service delivery Leverage technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency and decision-making 📊 Turning data into insight Collaborate with the HR Reporting team to build dashboards, reports and KPIs Analyse performance and talent data to identify trends, risks and opportunities Translate data into clear, actionable insight for senior stakeholders Build feedback loops to continuously improve performance and talent outcomes 🤝 Stakeholder engagement & influence Act as a key contact for performance and talent processes across HR and the wider business Deliver workshops and training to ensure consistent understanding and adoption Communicate changes clearly, bringing people with you on the journey 🔄 Leading change & continuous improvement Drive change initiatives linked to performance and talent processes Embed a culture of continuous improvement and innovation Ensure processes meet internal standards and regulatory requirements Investigate issues and implement effective solutions 💻 Technology & systems Support the rollout and optimisation of Workday Performance and Talent functionality Partner with the Workday programme team on system enhancements and updates Champion a data-led, digital-first approach across teams ✅ What you’ll bring Experience in HR process, performance or talent management roles Strong working knowledge of HR systems (ideally Workday) A data-driven mindset, with the ability to turn insights into action Proven experience in process improvement or transformation initiatives Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Confidence managing multiple priorities in a collaborative environment Experience supporting and embedding change CIPD qualification (or equivalent) is a plus, but not essential 💡 Why this role? This is a fantastic opportunity to shape how performance and talent operate at scale, working at the intersection of HR, data, technology and transformation. You’ll have the chance to make a visible impact, influence senior stakeholders, and help build a more modern, efficient and engaging people experience.

🌟 Performance & Talent Process Lead Shape the future of performance and talent at scale We’re looking for a Performance & Talent Process Lead to play a key role in evolving how performance and talent are delivered across my clients organisation. This is a high-impact role where you’ll partner closely with Centres of Excellence and the Workday programme team to design, refine and embed processes that are not only effective, but genuinely enhance the employee experience. If you enjoy combining data, process improvement, and stakeholder collaboration to drive meaningful change, this could be a great next step. 🚀 What you’ll be doing 🔧 Driving process excellence Lead the review and optimisation of performance and talent processes across the business Use data and process mapping to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities Partner with Centres of Excellence to design and implement improved frameworks Simplify workflows, reduce delays, and enhance overall service delivery Leverage technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency and decision-making 📊 Turning data into insight Collaborate with the HR Reporting team to build dashboards, reports and KPIs Analyse performance and talent data to identify trends, risks and opportunities Translate data into clear, actionable insight for senior stakeholders Build feedback loops to continuously improve performance and talent outcomes 🤝 Stakeholder engagement & influence Act as a key contact for performance and talent processes across HR and the wider business Deliver workshops and training to ensure consistent understanding and adoption Communicate changes clearly, bringing people with you on the journey 🔄 Leading change & continuous improvement Drive change initiatives linked to performance and talent processes Embed a culture of continuous improvement and innovation Ensure processes meet internal standards and regulatory requirements Investigate issues and implement effective solutions 💻 Technology & systems Support the rollout and optimisation of Workday Performance and Talent functionality Partner with the Workday programme team on system enhancements and updates Champion a data-led, digital-first approach across teams ✅ What you’ll bring Experience in HR process, performance or talent management roles Strong working knowledge of HR systems (ideally Workday) A data-driven mindset, with the ability to turn insights into action Proven experience in process improvement or transformation initiatives Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Confidence managing multiple priorities in a collaborative environment Experience supporting and embedding change CIPD qualification (or equivalent) is a plus, but not essential 💡 Why this role? This is a fantastic opportunity to shape how performance and talent operate at scale, working at the intersection of HR, data, technology and transformation. You’ll have the chance to make a visible impact, influence senior stakeholders, and help build a more modern, efficient and engaging people experience.

HR Advisor Salary: £40,248.00 per annum with £4,800 Vehicle Allowance Location: Leatherhead, Surrey Hybrid working model: Based in Leatherhead with home working available Initial period likely to be 5 days on-site to support onboarding, training and team integration Ongoing flexibility required, with non-fixed office days to meet business and casework demands About the Role Reed HR are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to provide front-line, practical HR support to managers and employees across a diverse operational business. This role has a strong focus on employee relations case management, manager coaching, and ensuring consistent and compliant application of HR policies. You will play a key role in supporting a fair, pragmatic and commercially focused HR service, helping managers navigate complex people matters with confidence. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end Employee Relations (ER) casework, from initial triage through to resolution Provide clear, pragmatic advice to managers on both informal and formal processes Coach managers on handling performance, absence, conduct and complex people issues Promote early resolution and reduce escalation of ER matters Ensure all HR activities comply with employment legislation and internal policies Maintain accurate and audit-ready case documentation Support organisational change activities including restructures, redundancies and TUPE Identify trends and provide insights to improve manager capability and HR practices About You Proven experience working at HR Advisor level, with a strong ER case management background Confident managing investigations, disciplinaries and grievances independently Experience coaching and influencing managers effectively Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities Discreet, professional and able to handle sensitive information Please note: This role requires existing advisory-level experience; candidates seeking a step-up from HR Officer level will not be considered. Additional Requirements Full UK driving licence is essential There may be a requirement to travel to other satellite offices as needed to support ER casework What’s on Offer Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative HR team Varied, hands-on role with real impact across the business Flexible hybrid working

HR Advisor Salary: £40,248.00 per annum with £4,800 Vehicle Allowance Location: Leatherhead, Surrey Hybrid working model: Based in Leatherhead with home working available Initial period likely to be 5 days on-site to support onboarding, training and team integration Ongoing flexibility required, with non-fixed office days to meet business and casework demands About the Role Reed HR are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to provide front-line, practical HR support to managers and employees across a diverse operational business. This role has a strong focus on employee relations case management, manager coaching, and ensuring consistent and compliant application of HR policies. You will play a key role in supporting a fair, pragmatic and commercially focused HR service, helping managers navigate complex people matters with confidence. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end Employee Relations (ER) casework, from initial triage through to resolution Provide clear, pragmatic advice to managers on both informal and formal processes Coach managers on handling performance, absence, conduct and complex people issues Promote early resolution and reduce escalation of ER matters Ensure all HR activities comply with employment legislation and internal policies Maintain accurate and audit-ready case documentation Support organisational change activities including restructures, redundancies and TUPE Identify trends and provide insights to improve manager capability and HR practices About You Proven experience working at HR Advisor level, with a strong ER case management background Confident managing investigations, disciplinaries and grievances independently Experience coaching and influencing managers effectively Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities Discreet, professional and able to handle sensitive information Please note: This role requires existing advisory-level experience; candidates seeking a step-up from HR Officer level will not be considered. Additional Requirements Full UK driving licence is essential There may be a requirement to travel to other satellite offices as needed to support ER casework What’s on Offer Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative HR team Varied, hands-on role with real impact across the business Flexible hybrid working

HR Advisor Salary: £40,248.00 per annum with £4,800 Vehicle Allowance Location: Leatherhead, Surrey Hybrid working model: Based in Leatherhead with home working available Initial period likely to be 5 days on-site to support onboarding, training and team integration Ongoing flexibility required, with non-fixed office days to meet business and casework demands About the Role Reed HR are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to provide front-line, practical HR support to managers and employees across a diverse operational business. This role has a strong focus on employee relations case management, manager coaching, and ensuring consistent and compliant application of HR policies. You will play a key role in supporting a fair, pragmatic and commercially focused HR service, helping managers navigate complex people matters with confidence. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end Employee Relations (ER) casework, from initial triage through to resolution Provide clear, pragmatic advice to managers on both informal and formal processes Coach managers on handling performance, absence, conduct and complex people issues Promote early resolution and reduce escalation of ER matters Ensure all HR activities comply with employment legislation and internal policies Maintain accurate and audit-ready case documentation Support organisational change activities including restructures, redundancies and TUPE Identify trends and provide insights to improve manager capability and HR practices About You Proven experience working at HR Advisor level, with a strong ER case management background Confident managing investigations, disciplinaries and grievances independently Experience coaching and influencing managers effectively Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities Discreet, professional and able to handle sensitive information Please note: This role requires existing advisory-level experience; candidates seeking a step-up from HR Officer level will not be considered. Additional Requirements Full UK driving licence is essential There may be a requirement to travel to other satellite offices as needed to support ER casework What’s on Offer Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative HR team Varied, hands-on role with real impact across the business Flexible hybrid working