Assistant Human Resources Manager (Interim)

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group, Milton Keynes-based client, is seeking an experienced HR professional to join on a 12-month fixed-term contract as Assistant Human Resources Manager. Hybrid working with travel to regional sites 2-3 times weekly.

You will partner with managers and directors, provide expert HR support, manage employee relations cases, and drive regional people plans and People Experience projects. Coaching a Trainee Advisor and supporting leadership teams are key parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience at HR Advisor/HR Business Partner/HR Manager level.
• Strong employee relations knowledge and case management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence working with senior leaders and influencing decision-making.
• Experience delivering HR projects and people initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret people data and trends.
• Passion for creating positive employee experiences and driving continuous improvement.
• Experience in people management.

Responsibilities

• Managing and advising on a range of employee relations cases.
• Supporting the delivery of regional people plans aligned to wider business objectives.
• Leading and contributing to People Experience projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Building strong relationships across multiple offices and business areas.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing a Trainee Advisor.
• Supporting leadership teams with local people priorities and workforce challenges.

Skills

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

People analytics

Influence senior leaders

People management

Job description

Assistant Human Resources Manager (12-Month FTC)

Milton Keynes | Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a people-focused organisation? Ashley Kate HR & Finance are supporting our growing, national client to recruit a Human Resources Assistant Manager to join them to cover maternity leave on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role is hybrid with expectation to travel 2-3 times weekly to other sites within the region.

The role

Will work closely with managers, directors and partners across multiple sites in the region. You'll provide expert HR support and guidance on a wide range of people matters while driving key people initiatives and projects.

• Managing and advising on a range of employee relations cases.
• Supporting the delivery of regional people plans aligned to wider business objectives.
• Leading and contributing to People Experience projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Building strong relationships across multiple offices and business areas.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing a Trainee Advisor.
• Supporting leadership teams with local people priorities and workforce challenges.

The ideal candidate:

• Previous experience in a HR Advisor, HR Business Partner or HR Manager level role.
• Strong employee relations knowledge and case management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence working with senior leaders and influencing decision-making.
• Experience supporting and delivering HR projects and people initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret people data and trends.
• A passion for creating positive employee experiences and driving continuous improvement
• Experience in people management

If you have the experience and you can start quickly, Don't miss out on the opportunity to work with a strong people centric organisation,

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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