As the fastest growing British city outside of London, and the cultural capital of the north, Manchester is home to many important companies, many of which employ Human Resources (HR) staff.
The perks of living up north
Manchester has a considerably lower cost of living than London, which means that salaries stretch further and housing is much more affordable. Residents can enjoy the perks of city life, even in their first few years of employment.
Major employers in Manchester
Some of the UK’s biggest and best-known companies are based in Manchester, such as The Co-operative Group and Kellogg, and the BBC have relocated much of their workforce to nearby Salford. Almost every large company has a sizeable HR department, where entry-level jobs are likely to include the likes of Payroll Administrator and HR Advisor. Within a large department, there is always the potential to move into a more senior position, such as HR Manager or Head of HR.
Salaries
HR salaries in Manchester tend to be lower on average than in London, but higher than elsewhere in the north of England. For those with the relevant skills and experience HR can be a financially rewarding job.
Recruitment in the sector
Companies in Manchester often use recruitment agencies to find staff for vacancies at all levels, in order to ensure that they find the most suitable candidates for the role - and this page is a quick and easy way to find the right team for you. Scroll down to see a list of recruitment agencies in Manchester which specialise in filling job vacancies in the HR and Personnel Sector.