Location: Hybrid/Remote (some office attendance required initially)
Duration: 8 weeks temporary assignment
Hours: Fulltime or Part-time, 3-4 days per week (35-hour week equivalent, 9am-5pm with 1-hour unpaid lunch)

Overview

My client is looking for an experienced HR Manager to provide cover for sickness for an initial 8-week period. my client needs someone who can quickly step in, provide clear and confident HR advice, take ownership of ongoing employee relations matters, and help drive cases to conclusion.

They are looking for someone with strong ER knowledge who can provide robust guidance and ensure processes are followed correctly.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex employee relations cases.
• Lead disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance processes.
• Review and progress long-term sickness cases.
• Support managers with clear and practical HR advice.
• Help address attendance and workplace presence concerns.
• Ensure HR matters are progressed and concluded appropriately.
• Identify where Occupational Health referrals and additional support may be required.

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced HR Manager with a strong ER background.
• Comfortable handling complex disciplinary and absence cases.
• Able to work autonomously and quickly build credibility with stakeholders.
• Confident advising senior leaders and challenging where appropriate.
• Available to start ASAP.