Up to £55,000 plus benefits
FTC - 6 months (could be extended/made perm)
Derby - Hybrid
Full Time
We are recruiting for an experienced HR Manager to join a fast-paced, multi-site organisation on an interim basis.
This role will lead the delivery of efficient and people-focused HR operations across the business, ensuring a high-quality employee experience throughout the full employee lifecycle. Reporting into senior HR leadership, you will also manage a small HR team and support ongoing process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day HR operations across onboarding, employee changes, offboarding, and HR administration
- Support managers and employees with HR guidance and escalated queries
- Drive process improvements and identify opportunities to streamline and digitise HR activities
- Monitor HR metrics and reporting to support workforce planning and operational decision-making
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, GDPR, and internal policies
- Support governance and audit requirements across HR processes
- Lead, coach, and develop a small HR team to ensure high standards of service delivery
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the wider business to improve HR processes and employee experience
About You
- Previous experience within an HR Operations or HR Manager role
- Strong understanding of HR processes, compliance, and employment legislation
- Experience managing or mentoring HR team members
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment with changing priorities
- Confident using HR systems and data to improve processes and reporting
- Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
- Experience delivering process improvements and operational efficiencies
- Ideally available immediately or on short notice
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year