HR Manager

Job Description

Interim HR Manager (4–6 Week Contract)

Location: Peterlee, SR8

Industry: Manufacturing

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for an exciting short-term leadership opportunity? A highly respected manufacturing company is seeking an Interim HR Manager to provide hands-on support during a 4–6 week leave period. This role offers the chance to step into a dynamic, generalist HR leadership position within a collaborative and well-established team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full spectrum of HR functions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic plans.
• Lead and support a diverse workforce, driving key financial and operational goals.
• Supervise and mentor a team of two HR professionals, offering guidance on all HR-related matters.
• Advise and coach the site management team, fostering local decision-making while ensuring consistency across the organization.
• Maintain strong relationships with Employee Council representatives to support a positive workplace culture.
• Manage employee relations, including grievances, disciplinary procedures, and conflict resolution.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives to enhance workplace satisfaction and productivity.
• Ensure full compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives at the UK level.

Your Profile:

• Proven experience as an HR Manager, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent), with CIPD Level 7 preferred.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational setting.
• A hands-on, approachable HR leader with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other HR-related software.
• Strong team player with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys making a tangible impact. If you're ready to take on this interim role, apply today!

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