HR Manager - 12 month FTC
12 month Maternity cover
£55,000
Hybrid; occasionally required to work from London office
Are you a strategic HR professional with a passion for developing high-performing teams and managing complex employee relations. We’re looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead and deliver top-tier HR services for approximately 85 staff across our dynamic, evolving organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is ready to have a direct impact on both day-to-day HR operations and long-term initiatives. If you’re ready to bring your expertise in HR management, employee relations, and team development, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Do:
- Manage HR Operations: Lead the full range of in-house HR activities including payroll, benefits, and legal compliance, ensuring top-notch service delivery.
- Support Leadership: Provide strategic HR advice and coaching to managers, helping them navigate policy application, employee relations, and performance management with consistency and fairness.
- Lead HR Projects: Manage the implementation of HR initiatives, from communication to product roll-out, to continually enhance the HR framework and drive organisational success.
- Team Leadership: Manage and develop a small but impactful HR team, ensuring workload balance, team wellbeing, and performance standards are met with ease.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven HR Experience: Extensive experience as an HR Manager, delivering comprehensive HR services, with a particular focus on employee relations and dispute resolution.
- Knowledge & Expertise: In-depth understanding of employment law, HR best practices, and effective HR processes (CIPD Level 5 or equivalent).
- Project Management Skills: Strong project management experience, from consultation to implementation, with a knack for coordinating multiple priorities.
- Leadership & Team Development: A track record of leading small teams, fostering collaboration, and building strong relationships at all levels of the organisation.
- Tech-Savvy: Experience with HR software (preferably IRIS Cascade) and good numerical ability for payroll and reporting.