Hands-On HR Manager (12-Month FTC)

Zachary Daniels; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is seeking an experienced HR Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support a growing retail business. The role blends hands-on HR delivery with strategic partnering to senior leaders and a focus on employee relations, recruitment, onboarding and organisational change.

You will own day-to-day HR activities, develop managers, and ensure compliant processes while contributing to the evolution of the people function. A CIPD background is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, commercial environment.
• Ability to manage complex employee relations cases.
• Knowledge of UK employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR partner to managers and senior leaders, providing practical and commercially focused advice.
• Take ownership of the day-to-day HR function, ensuring employees and managers receive a high level of support.
• Manage a broad range of employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinaries, performance, capability and absence.
• Coach and develop managers, building their confidence in managing people matters effectively.
• Support the delivery of key HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, lifecycle management and offboarding.
• Review and improve HR policies, processes and ways of working.
• Support wider people initiatives, including engagement, development and organisational change.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Provide guidance to junior HR colleagues, helping to develop capability within the team.
• Work with senior stakeholders to identify people priorities and support business objectives.

Skills

Strong generalist HR background

Excellent employee relations

Experience partnering with managers &」

Strong communication

Education

CIPD qualification beneficial

Job description

Zachary Daniels is seeking an experienced HR Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support a growing retail business. The role blends hands-on HR delivery with strategic partnering to senior leaders and a focus on employee relations, recruitment, onboarding and organisational change.

You will own day-to-day HR activities, develop managers, and ensure compliant processes while contributing to the evolution of the people function. A CIPD background is advantageous.