Head of HR - Hybrid

EDF; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services provider in Greater Manchester is seeking an HR Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role requires complete ownership of the HR function, from recruitment to offboarding, while ensuring legal compliance and strategic scalability. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills, technical HR expertise, and the ability to work autonomously, navigating both strategic and operational tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience managing all facets of HR functions.
• Ability to develop and implement HR policies.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems for process automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire employee life cycle.
• Design and document foundational HR processes.
• Research and implement HR policies for compliance.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Technical HR expertise

Autonomous and self-sufficient

Ability to shift between strategic and administrative tasks

Job description

Overview

HR Manager – With a strong reputation for customer service and technical excellence, the company is now part of EDF Energy Customers Zero Carbon Home division, supporting the UK’s transition to an electrified Britain. The Opportunity: The HR Manager is a critical, currently standalone role responsible for owning and executing all facets of the human resources function for the organization. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC), where you will be the single point of accountability for both daily HR Operations and the strategic development of scalable HR infrastructure and policy. A key focus will be on implementing and optimising HRIS systems to automate processes, as well as providing expert employee relations guidance and ensuring full legal compliance. You will thrive on autonomy, be highly self-sufficient, and possess the versatility to shift rapidly between strategic planning and hands-on administrative tasks.

What you’ll do

• End-to-End HR Ownership: Manage the entire employee life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration and offboarding
• HR Department Infrastructure and Scalability: Design and document all foundational HR processes, manage vendor relationships (e.g. benefits providers, payroll providers) and prepare the function for future scale
• Policy Development and Legal Compliance: Research, develop and implement HR policies ensuring legal compliance