Assistant HR Manager

Assistant HR Manager • Annual Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE • Location: Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire • Job Type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract until October 2027 We are seeking an Assistant HR Manager to join our team at a leading business based in Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire. This role requires a positive, proactive, and approachable individual who thrives in building strong relationships and providing comprehensive support across a wide range of employee relations matters. Day-to-day of the role: • Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters across the business. • Manage ER cases from start to finish, including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, and appeals. • Ensure all ER matters are handled fairly, consistently, and in line with employment legislation and company policies. • Support managers with short-term absence management, probation reviews, and flexible working requests. • Coach and upskill managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practice approaches. • Support employees and managers with progression planning. • Collate, analyse, and report on people data, including absence trends and ER metrics. • Occasionally support with delivering training sessions and workshops on people-related topics and workplace policies. • Work collaboratively with the wider team to provide a positive employee experience. • Travel to the Scunthorpe site on average twice per month. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Demonstrable experience providing HR and ER advice within a fast-paced environment. • Strong knowledge of employee relations processes, policies, and UK employment law. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and support stakeholders at all levels. • A positive, proactive, and approachable attitude with a genuine passion for supporting people. • Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail. • Confident using HR systems and IT packages, including HR reporting tools. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality at all times. • A solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities. • CIPD Level 5 is advantageous but not essential. • Previous payroll administration experience would be beneficial. • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites. Benefits: • Competitive salary package. • Flexible working hours with options for start and finish times. • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. If this sounds of interest to you, don't hesitate in applying as the client is actively interviewing.