HR Manager

Robert Half are partnering with a great life sciences business, who are looking to recruit an interim HR Manager for 6 months. Role • Support the full employee lifecycle from onboarding and induction through to offboarding, ensuring a consistent and positive experience at every stage. • Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance on HR policies, resolving workplace conflicts, and escalating complex issues where appropriate. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices, proactively advising managers and employees on statutory rights, disciplinary procedures, and grievance handling. • Own and maintain HR records and systems, ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with GDPR and internal data retention policies. • Produce regular HR metrics and reports covering headcount, attrition, absence, and recruitment activity to support data-driven decision-making by senior leadership. Profile An experienced standalone HR Manager, with a broad generalist foundation spanning employee relations, recruitment, and payroll compliance. Proven at building trusted relationships with managers and senior stakeholders to deliver pragmatic, people-first solutions across the full employee lifecycle. Skilled in navigating ER matters, supporting end-to-end hiring, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation in fast-paced, evolving environments. Company Our client is a exciting Life Science business, seeking a proactive HR Manager to join them on an immediate 6- month contract. Rate This HR Manager role offers circa £30-£35 per hour depending on experience. Please note: applicants must be UK-based and available to work 2-3 days per week in the city office. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: