HR Manager

Serve as a trusted HR advisor to UK employees, managers, and leaders on employee relations, performance management, absence, grievances, disciplinary matters, and workplace investigations.

Help employees and managers navigate organizational changes, including integration activities, new HR processes, benefits changes, communications, and culture initiatives.

Manage complex employee relations matters with appropriate judgment, documentation, and alignment with UK employment law and company policies.

Oversee key HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, leave administration, benefits, and employee records.

Serve as a UK subject matter resource for payroll-related legislation and statutory requirements, partnering with Finance, the regional HR team, and external payroll providers.

Manage regional HR and benefits vendors, resolving issues and helping ensure employees receive responsive, high-quality support.

Maintain and improve HR policies, procedures, employee resources, and documentation in line with employment legislation and business needs.

Monitor changes in employment legislation and help ensure HR practices remain compliant.

Maintain accurate HRIS data and employee records and support HR reporting and analysis.

Partner with Legal, Finance, Talent Acquisition, local leadership, and regional HR colleagues on employment, compliance, recruitment, payroll, and people initiatives.

Identify opportunities to simplify and improve HR processes, systems, and workflows.

Create and maintain SOPs and share knowledge across the HR team to strengthen consistency and business continuity.

Contribute to regional and global HR projects as the organization continues to grow and evolve.

10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2–3 years of HR Manager-level experience supporting regional or multi-country HR operations.

Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR practices, with the ability to translate requirements into practical guidance for employees and managers.

Significant hands-on employee relations experience, including managing complex or sensitive employee matters.

Experience independently managing complex HR processes with strong attention to accuracy and compliance.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience advising and supporting managers.

Comfortable working in a global, matrixed environment and collaborating with colleagues across functions and geographies.

Able to navigate ambiguity, changing priorities, and organizational change while exercising sound judgment.

A continuous-improvement mindset with experience identifying and implementing improvements to HR processes.

Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT or Copilot to improve the efficiency or quality of your work.

Fluency in written and spoken English.

Ability to work from our Lancaster office a minimum of three days per week.

CIPD or equivalent qualification.

Additional language skills, such as Turkish, German, or French.

Experience supporting HR operations in a high-growth, matrixed organization.

Experience contributing to or leading HR projects and initiatives in a dynamic, global environment.

3E is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. 3E is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any legally protected categories. For applicants who would like to request accommodation, please contact us here

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