Job Description

HR Manager (3-6 Month Contract)

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager for a temporary assignment of approximately 3-6 months. This role is based in Worthing with regular travel to other sites particularly Brighton.

The successful candidate must be available to start immediately or have a short notice period and will bring strong employee relations expertise, leadership experience, and the ability to provide strategic and operational HR support across a multi-site organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage HR teams to deliver high-quality, consistent HR support across multiple locations

Provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters, employment law, organisational change and people management issues

Oversee key HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, probation, performance management, absence management, disciplinary and grievance procedures, restructures and redundancy processes

Partner with senior leaders and managers to support operational and strategic workforce objectives

Lead HR projects and organisational initiatives aimed at improving employee experience, engagement, and performance

Ensure compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding requirements and organisational policies

Develop and deliver management training on employee relations and people management topics

Analyse workforce data and management information to support decision-making

Lead, coach and develop HR team members to achieve performance and development objectivesEssential requirements:

CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent experience)

Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience

Comprehensive knowledge of UK employment law, employee relations, ACAS guidance and tribunal processes

Ability to manage complex HR casework including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, redundancy and organisational change matters

Experienced leading an HR team or function within a large or multi-site organisation

Experience developing and implementing HR policies and procedures

Strong understanding of safeguarding and safer recruitment practices

Ability to travel regularly between sites

Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends when requiredHours: Monday-Friday, 37 hours per week

Office based position

Salary: 50.2k - 54.9k per annum

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