HR Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to lead a busy Human Resources function during a 20-month interim period.
We are looking for a proactive and commercially aware HR Manager who can provide strategic and operational leadership across the full employee lifecycle. Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will manage a small HR team and ensure the delivery of a professional, compliant and customer-focused HR service.

Location: Office-based
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term interim contract - 20 months

About the Role
As the senior HR professional, you will:
- Lead and manage the HR team, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality HR service.
- Provide expert advice and guidance on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management, restructuring and organisational change.
- Develop, review and implement HR policies and procedures in line with employment legislation and best practice.
- Build strong working relationships with managers and employee representatives to support effective people management.
- Lead on organisational development, learning and development, employee engagement and equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Oversee recruitment, workforce planning and HR systems.
- Prepare and present reports to senior leadership and formal committees as required.
- Manage HR budgets and contribute to continuous service improvement.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- MCIPD qualification or CIPD Level 5 qualification (minimum requirement).
- Significant experience in a senior HR generalist role.
- Extensive knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Experience managing complex employee relations cases and organisational change.
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience leading and developing HR teams.
- The ability to work confidently in a fast-paced environment, balancing strategic priorities with operational delivery.