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
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