HR Manager

HR Manager (12 month FTC)

Description:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Manager to join our Corporate Client on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. Based in Derry/LDerry, this role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and manage HR operations across multiple locations, NI & GB and remote employees. The HR Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering practical HR solutions, driving employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with UK and NI employment legislation.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Role:

  1. Attractive Salary
  2. 12 month Fixed-Term Contract ( 1 day WFH after training), Hours of work Monday to Thursday 8-4.30 & Fri 8-3.30
  3. Leadership Opportunity: Joining an experienced and well established HR team to support the Senior Leadership team.

The Role:

As the HR Manager (UK), you will:

  • HR Service Delivery: Provide responsive and practical HR support to leaders and employees, acting as a trusted partner to leadership teams.
  • Employee Relations & Absence Management: Lead and manage employee relations casework, including disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Recruitment & Talent Management: Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring Fair Employment compliance, and support talent management, succession planning, and training initiatives.
  • Compliance, Governance & Risk: Own and execute the UK HR compliance plan, ensuring policies and procedures align with UK and NI employment legislation.
  • Payroll & Benefits: Oversee payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and support wage bargaining processes.
  • Culture & Wellbeing: Partner with leadership to embed culture and wellbeing initiatives that foster a positive and sustainable workplace environment.
  • Projects: Lead HR projects assigned by the HR Director, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.

The Person:

To excel in this role, you will need:

  • Essential Criteria:
    • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar HR role within a fast-paced environment.
    • CIPD Level 5 qualification (or higher).
    • Strong knowledge of UK and NI employment law and HR best practices.
    • Proven ability to communicate confidently and influence stakeholders at all levels.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
    • Legal right to work in the UK.

The Reward:

  • Attractive Salary:
  • Contract: 12 month Fixed-term maternity cover.
  • Based in Derry/LDerry
  • Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8-4.30 and Fri 8-3.30
  • Option for 1 day working from home after training
  • Free car parking
  • Company Culture: Join a supportive and collaborative team environment that values employee wellbeing and professional growth.

Next Steps:

For further information and to apply for this HR Manager role, please contact Stephanie Mulholland. Visit our website for a full list of HR opportunities.


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Stephanie Mulholland

Commercial Director

07808519861

stephanie@huntersavage.com

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