Head of HR - Hybrid

EDF; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking an HR Manager for their West Yorkshire location on a 12-month FTC. This multifaceted role involves managing the entire HR function, from recruitment to offboarding, while ensuring legal compliance and optimizing HRIS systems. Ideal candidates thrive in autonomy and possess the capability to balance strategic planning with hands-on tasks, contributing significantly to the organization's HR mission.

Qualifications

• Experience in HRIS systems implementation.
• Proficient in managing employee relations and legal compliance.
• Ability to handle end-to-end HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute all facets of the HR function.
• Implement and optimize HRIS systems to automate processes.
• Manage the entire employee life cycle including onboarding and offboarding.

Skills

HRIS systems implementation

Employee relations

Legal compliance

Recruitment

Performance management

Benefits administration

Job description

Job Description

HR Manager - Contact Solar - Chorley, UK
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 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.
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 : This includes designing and documenting all foundational HR processes, managing vendor relationships (e.g. benefits providers, payroll providers) and preparing the function for future scale
Policy Development and Legal Compliance ...