HR Manager

CMA Recruitment Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves partnering with senior leaders to drive people initiatives and manage HR operations in a dynamic international organization. Ideal candidates will have strong HR expertise, be CIPD qualified, and possess excellent relationship-building skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working pattern.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working pattern

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR Manager or HR Business Partner role.
• Strong generalist HR expertise across employee relations and performance.
• Up-to-date employment law knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver the people strategy.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations and compliance.
• Manage HR operations including HR systems and reporting.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Organisational development

Relationship building

Influencing skills

Education

CIPD qualified (Level 7 preferred)

Job description

Overview

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be supporting a well-established international organisation, headquartered in Basingstoke, with the recruitment of an experienced HR Manager for an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. Working within a dynamic, people-focused business, this is a hands-on and strategic role supporting both UK operations and the wider Global HR team. The successful candidate will partner closely with senior leaders to drive key people initiatives, manage operational HR activity, and deliver an exceptional employee experience throughout a period of business transformation and growth.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver the organisation\'s people strategy, with a focus on engagement, talent, and performance
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, policy interpretation, and employment law compliance
• Manage HR operations including HR systems, reporting, and process improvement
• Lead cyclical HR processes such as performance management, reward reviews, and succession planning
• Support learning, development, and employee engagement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and company standards

Suitable candidate

• Proven experience in an HR Manager or HR Business Partner role, ideally within an international or matrix environment
• Strong generalist HR expertise across employee relations, performance, and organisational development
• CIPD qualified (Level 7 preferred) with up-to-date employment law knowledge
• Pragmatic and collaborative, with excellent relationship-building and influencing skills
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, technical, or professional services setting would be advantageous

Benefits and information

• 6-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension to perm
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working pattern (3 days office / 2 days from home)
• Opportunity to work in a progressive, international business environment

If you are an experienced HR Manager seeking a varied and impactful contract role within a global, values-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you.

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