https://jobs.co.uk/job/hr-manager-creative-agency-handle-recruitment--f61e1961-40dd-4ce6-9f09-44e2c37474d7 RSS feed for HR Manager - Creative Agency at Handle Recruitment. en-gb Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:50:43 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/hr-manager-creative-agency-handle-recruitment--f61e1961-40dd-4ce6-9f09-44e2c37474d7 https://jobs.co.uk/job/hr-manager-creative-agency-handle-recruitment--f61e1961-40dd-4ce6-9f09-44e2c37474d7 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:52:34 GMT Location: London | Salary: 45000.00-45000.00 Annual | Type: Contract | A leading creative agency are looking to hire a Junior HR Manager on a 12-14 month maternity cover contract to start ASAP.This is an exciting stepping up role for someone with strong generalist HR experience, particularly on the operational side, who is looking to broaden their exposure and take on more responsibility.You''ll be partnering closely with senior leaders and department heads across the agency, acting as a trusted point of contact for people matters. That could mean supporting managers through ER cases (with support from the team where needed), contributing to performance management and talent discussions, or driving the employee lifecycle from onboarding through to offboarding.Payroll experience is key, and you''ll also be overseeing broader HR operations including compliance, visas and right to work, and reporting. There''s scope too to get involved in the bigger picture, supporting change projects and wider culture, engagement and learning initiatives across the agency.The ideal candidate will bring confidence handling ER cases, a good working knowledge of UK employment law, and strong stakeholder management skills. Just as important is an eagerness to learn and a se... Contract