HR Manager Location: Standish, Wigan (Office-based)Salary: Up to £45,000 (dependent on experience)Contract: Full-time, PermanentMillennium Care Group is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to take ownership of the HR function and drive consistency, compliance and operational excellence across the organisation.This is a hands-on role suited to someone confident working autonomously, able to manage complex employee relations cases, and capable of implementing structure, process and best practice in a fast-paced care environment.You will work closely with senior leadership to stabilise and strengthen HR practices, ensuring the business is compliant, well-structured and positioned for growth.Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management and offboardingTake ownership of employee relations, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management and complex caseworkReview, implement and embed HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and compliance across all sitesSupport and advise senior leaders and managers on employment law and HR best practiceDrive improvements in HR processes, documentation and record keepingOversee and support recruitment activity, ensuring effective and compliant hiring practicesMonitor and manage sickness absence, including long-term absence casesEnsure compliance with CQC requirements and safer recruitment standardsDevelop and support managers to b