HR Manager

Posting date:	22 January 2026
Salary:	£41,000.0 to £51,000.0 per year
Additional salary information:	£51,000
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	29 January 2026
Location:	North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 0AB
Remote working:	Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week
Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	4763435_1769068459

Summary

Permanent HR Manager opportunity to join Team Fostering.

This is a newly created role responsible for leading and developing the HR function across Team Fostering. Working permanently for the organisation, the HR Manager will provide both strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of Human Resources, Employee Benefits and Health & Safety.
The post holder will ensure the organisation meets its statutory responsibilities, promotes staff wellbeing, strengthens equality and diversity, and uphold its duty to safeguard children, vulnerable young people and adults.

Your new role

• Lead and manage Team Fostering's HR, Employee Benefits and Health & Safety functions in line with organisational priorities and values.
• Line manage the HR & Payroll Coordinator, overseeing delivery of payroll and HR administration.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, fostering regulations and HR best practice, and managing organisational risk.
• Provide practical HR advice and support to managers and staff, ensuring issues are handled proportionately and consistently.
• Maintain and develop HR policies, procedures and systems, ensuring accuracy, relevance and compliance.
• Manage the HR database and prepare HR management information and reports.
• Oversee employee wellbeing, benefits, occupational health referrals and exit processes.
• Lead the recruitment process for staff and sessional workers (safeguarding).
• Manage relationships with external providers, including HR systems, benefits, occupational health and health & safety services.
• Support employee engagement, including oversight of the Employee Forum.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, professional development and organisational learning.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of working in an HR service and the application of HR policies and procedures.
• Experience of line management.
• Understanding and experience in a not-for-profit/third sector
• Knowledge and experience of working with a range of administrative systems and processes.
• Experience of working closely with multi-agency professionals, for example recruitment agency staff, health and safety providers, benefits providers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to build and maintain excellent professional and effective relationships and to support the HR needs of different teams.
• Ability to produce and analyse statistical information from a variety of sources.
• Demonstrates an understanding of safeguarding issues.
• Experience of the recruitment of staff within the legislative safeguarding framework
• Committed to the best outcomes for children and young people.
• Ability to travel as required within the organisation's operational areas.
• Minimum of 5 GCSE's including English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent qualification).
• Advanced IT skills using office software packages, e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• A relevant HR qualification at CIPD Level 5 or equivalent.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary paying up to £51,000 (depending on experience)
• 30 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday
• Hybrid working, which includes a blend of home and office working with a minimum of one day per week in the office. Due to the nature of the role and operational service requirements, there is a requirement to be flexible in the days worked in our office.
• Operate a Flexi Time Scheme.
• Life Assurance - x2 basic salary.
• £250 is made to every employee on the 5th anniversary.
• Online employee benefits scheme featuring discounts from over 400 retailers

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

The closing date is Monday 2nd February but is subject to closing earlier, with interview to take place W.C 9th February in person.

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