HR Manager

HR Manager (12 Month FTC – Maternity Cover) Location: Wednesbury Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 5:00pm Contract: Full Time | 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract We are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Manager to join a well-established and growing organisation on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and hands-on HR professional to step into a varied generalist role where you will play a key part in supporting employees, managers, and the wider leadership team. Reporting directly into senior leadership, you will also manage a small HR team of three direct reports. The successful candidate will ideally be available to start in August to allow for a comprehensive handover period. Key Responsibilities • Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers across the business • Lead and support recruitment activity and talent attraction initiatives • Support payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are achieved • Manage employee relations matters in line with UK employment legislation and company policies • Monitor HR KPIs and provide reports and recommendations to senior management • Design and deliver management training and development initiatives • Support organisational change and continuous improvement projects • Build strong relationships across departments and leadership teams • Manage incoming HR communications and maintain a high-quality HR service • Lead, coach, and develop a small HR team Requirements • CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent experience • Strong background within a generalist HR position • Excellent employee relations knowledge and practical experience • Up-to-date understanding of UK employment legislation • Strong communication, coaching, and influencing skills • Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the business • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail • Experience supporting business growth and change initiatives Key Competencies • Professional and confidential approach • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills • Commercial awareness and business understanding • Excellent stakeholder management skills • Resilient and adaptable mindset • Strong leadership capability Benefits • Hybrid working available – work from home 1 day per week • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays • Company pension scheme • Private medical insurance • Health cash plan • Employee discounts and rewards platform • Life assurance This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking for a varied and hands-on management role within a supportive and evolving business environment.