HR Manager

Solenis

HR Manager leads local HR function ensuring operational service delivery for Solenis in the UK & Ireland. Responsible for employee relations, HR strategy implementation, and compliance across both countries.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeNorthampton • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

HR operationsworkforce planningorganizational designperformance managementtalent acquisitionlearning and developmentemployee relationscompensation and benefitsHR metricsHR systems

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingguidancestakeholder managementinfluencingcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingcultural transformationcontinuous improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPD qualification

Industry Keywords

UK employment lawIrish employment lawunion representationemployee representationHR service deliverymultinational environmentchange initiativesaudit readinessHR documentationbudget alignment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the HR operations for the UK & Ireland, ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery
Implement global and regional HR strategies, adapting initiatives to local needs where appropriate
Act as a trusted advisor to local leadership teams on people-related matters such as workforce planning, organizational design, and local succession pipeline insights
Drive initiatives that foster an inclusive, engaging, and high-performance culture
Lead and develop the UK & Ireland HR team, providing coaching, guidance, and performance support
Support talent acquisition activities and ensure effective onboarding across both countries
Lead local performance management cycles, ensuring fairness and consistency
Implement learning and development initiatives to build capability and support employee growth
Partner with regional and global HR to ensure talent processes are executed effectively at site level
Lead all employee and labour relations matters across the UK & Ireland, including disciplinary, grievance, and complex case management
Serve as the primary lead for union and employee representative consultation processes, including negotiations and statutory consultations
Ensure full compliance with UK and Irish employment legislation, advising leadership on legal requirements and risks
Collaborate with Legal and other stakeholders on sensitive and high-risk employee matters
Support the implementation of global and regional compensation and benefits programs locally
Provide insights on local market practices to global COE teams where relevant
Monitor pay practices and ensure compliance with legal requirements
Lead day-to-day HR operations and ensure efficient execution of HR processes and transactions
Monitor HR metrics, identifying trends and driving continuous improvement
Support implementation of HR systems, tools, and processes
Monitor HR-related spend for the UK & Ireland to ensure alignment with budget expectations
Ensure consistent HR documentation, reporting, and audit readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in an HR leadership role within a multinational environment
Strong operational HR background with experience managing HR service delivery
Demonstrated experience in UK and Irish employment law, including union and employee representation engagement
Experience leading HR teams
Background in compensation and benefits implementation within larger organizations
Experience delivering change initiatives and supporting cultural transformation
Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability, including interaction with global COEs
CIPD qualification or equivalent preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation
comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan
numerous opportunities for professional growth and development