HR Manager

HR Manager (12 Month FTC – Maternity Cover)

Location

Wednesbury

Salary

£45,000 – £50,000

Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (40 hours per week)

Contract

Full Time | 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Manager to join a well-established and growing business on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a people-focused organisation where you will play a key role in supporting both employees and the wider leadership team.

The successful candidate will report into senior leadership and manage a small HR team of 3 direct reports. The role is expected to start in August to allow for a full handover period.

This position offers a broad and varied generalist HR remit, covering employee relations, recruitment, payroll support, training and development, HR projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers across the business
• Oversee recruitment activity and support talent attraction initiatives
• Support payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met
• Monitor HR KPIs and provide reports and recommendations to management
• Manage employee relations matters in line with UK employment legislation and company policy
• Design and deliver management training and development initiatives
• Support organisational change and continuous improvement projects
• Build strong working relationships across departments and leadership teams
• Manage incoming HR communications and maintain a professional HR service
• Lead and support a small HR team, ensuring high standards and performance

Requirements

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent experience
• Strong background within a generalist HR role
• Excellent employee relations knowledge and practical experience
• Up-to-date understanding of UK employment legislation
• Strong communication, coaching, and influencing skills
• Ability to build relationships at all levels of the business
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Experience supporting business growth and change initiatives

Key Competencies

• Professional and confidential approach
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Commercial awareness and business understanding
• Relationship building and stakeholder management
• Resilient and adaptable mindset
• Strong leadership and coaching capability

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking for a varied and hands-on management role within a supportive and evolving business environment.

Additional Benefits

• Hybrid working available – opportunity to work from home 1 day per week
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Employee discounts and rewards platform
• Life assurance