Interim People Manager - Fixed Term Contract for six months
Our higher education institution client is currently seeking an Interim People Manager with a focus on employee relations, to cover a busy period, for six months on a fixed-term basis.
Location: Office near Oxford (1 day/week on-site - remainder from home)Duration: 6 months, with potential for extensionSalary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annumBenefits: 38 days annual leave (pro rata), a generous pension scheme, opportunities for professional development and training, a collaborative and inclusive work culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the lead for all employee relations matters within your assigned client area.
- Resolve complex employee relations issues through effective conflict resolution, grievance, and disciplinary procedures.
- Design and implement employee relations strategies in line with our goals.
- Advise on HR policies and ensure their fair and consistent enforcement.
- Promote a positive work environment and high employee engagement.
- Deliver training on employee relations and compliance.
Requirements:
- Experience in managing employee relations is essential.
- Strong understanding of employment law and HR practices.
- Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- CIPD qualification or equivalent would be advantageous.
- Higher education experience is preferred but not essential.
Our client provides a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and the chance to contribute to a leading institution.
We are seeking candidates who can begin an assignment at shorter notice, unfortunately, we cannot consider candidates with a notice period that is longer than 2-3 weeks.
Please apply today if you could be interested in this wonderful opportunity.