HR Manager

Yordas Group is a leading international provider of scientific and consultancy services, regulatory advice and training to industry in sustainability, chemicals management and risk assessment. We help ensure companies are compliant and up-to-date with the regulations affecting their supply chains and product portfolios. Yordas is headquartered in the UK, with offices and representation across the globe. Job title: HR Manager Location: Lancaster, UK. Office Based (hybrid considered) Salary: Dependent on experience Terms: Full or part-time position (minimum 0.6 FTE), Contractor considered. Summary We are seeking a confident and experienced HR Manager with broad HR expertise to support managers and employees across all Yordas global entities. This is a pivotal role within the organisation, responsible for delivering a high-quality, expert HR service while shaping a positive workplace culture, driving employee engagement, and ensuring best practice across all areas of HR. This position would suit an individual who adopts a practical, pragmatic, and solutions-focused approach. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing a broad spectrum of HR matters, from routine queries to complex employee relations cases. Role and Responsibilities Act as a trusted advisor on people-related matters, including performance, wellbeing, and strategic HR decisions Ensure compliance with UK employment law and internal HR policies and processes Draft and maintain clear, practical policies and procedures that are fully compliant and easy to understand Help shape and embed consistent, scalable HR processes as the business evolves Lead recruitment strategy and provide guidance on best practice Support the implementation of HR initiatives and organisational strategies Prepare HR data, insights, and updates to inform planning and decision-making Maintain accurate employee records, including managing visa sponsorship requirements Promote employee engagement and a positive workplace culture Profile and Qualifications Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law; knowledge of employment law in other jurisdictions (e.g. Germany, Turkey, Canada, Japan, Bulgaria, and Ukraine) is advantageous CIPD Level 5 qualification minimum or equivalent experience Proven ability to build trusted relationships across all stakeholder levels, effectively navigating both straightforward and complex needs Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with Payroll, Training, and Recruitment teams to ensure seamless end-to-end service delivery Proactive, solutions-focused mindset Empathetic and approachable manner High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information Good understanding of HR systems, including ATS (experience with SAP and Pinpoint is advantageous) Strong organisational and time management skills Fluent in English (essential for documentation and stakeholder communication) Additional European languages are highly desirable, particularly German, Turkish, or Japanese Staff Benefits Dependent on location, we offer an excellent range of staff benefits, including: Pension Scheme and Medical Benefits Generous holidays Professional Development Social Culture Flexible working