HR Assistant Manager

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Milton Keynes | Hybrid Working

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join a people-focused organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR Assistant Manager to partner with senior stakeholders, provide employee relations advice and deliver people initiatives across a multi-office environment.

Assistant Manager-level candidates are preferred, although applications from experienced HR Managers will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide practical HR advice and guidance to managers, directors and senior stakeholders.

· Support employee relations cases, including case management and recommendations.

· Deliver regional people initiatives and contribute to wider HR projects and process improvements.

· Build strong relationships across multiple offices and support consistent HR practices.

· Line manage, coach and develop a Trainee HR Advisor.

· Use people data and insights to inform decisions and improve employee experience.

About You

· Experience in a generalist HR role, with strong employee relations knowledge.

· Confident advising managers and senior stakeholders.

· Strong communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills.

· Experience supporting HR projects and developing junior colleagues.

· A proactive, collaborative and commercially aware approach.

Hybrid Working & Travel

The role typically involves three office days and two home-working days per week, with travel between Milton Keynes, Leicester, Birmingham and Peterborough. Flexibility to travel and adapt to a rotating four-week working schedule is essential.

Benefits

· 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to five days.

· Flexible core hours between 10am and 2pm.

· Employee recognition and performance awards.

· Career development and succession planning opportunities.

· Confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and virtual doctor services.

· Additional employee wellbeing and support benefits.

Interested?

If you are an HR professional looking for a varied role with regional responsibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we welcome a confidential conversation. Please apply with your CV to discuss the opportunity further