HR DIRECTOR (Hybrid)

EDF; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is looking for an experienced HR Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role will involve the entire employee life cycle management from recruitment to offboarding. Key responsibilities include implementing HRIS systems, ensuring legal compliance, and developing HR policies. The ideal candidate will thrive on autonomy and possess the skills to shift between strategic planning and hands-on tasks. A comprehensive understanding of HR operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing HRIS systems.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations and employee lifecycle.
• Ability to balance strategic and administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute all HR functions for the organization.
• Implement and optimize HRIS systems for process automation.
• Manage the employee life cycle, including recruitment and onboarding.

Skills

HRIS implementation

Employee relations guidance

Legal compliance

Strategic planning

Autonomy

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 ...