HR Manager

Matchtech Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group’s client, an established engineering consultancy, seeks an experienced HR Manager to cover a fixed-term assignment for approximately 12 months as the organisation’s primary HR resource. An early start is preferred to enable a thorough handover; the role may extend if required.

The role entails full employee lifecycle support, from recruitment to payroll, and collaboration with finance and wider teams. A proactive, independent generalist with UK practices is ideal.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a generalist HR role in a standalone capacity.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment, onboarding, and payroll.
• Familiarity with UK employment practices and payroll systems.
• Proactive, self-sufficient and able to work independently.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information securely.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and performance reviews.
• Administer annual leave, sickness absence, timesheets and expenses.
• Maintain accurate employee records and manage contract changes.
• Support salary and bonus review processes.
• Prepare payroll information including overtime and changes.
• Collaborate with finance and wider teams on HR administration.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

Employee relations

Payroll

HR administration

UK employment law

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

MS Excel

Job description

Our client, an established engineering consultancy, is seeking an experienced HR Manager to provide comprehensive HR cover on a fixed-term basis. This is a broad, hands-on role supporting the full employee lifecycle and working independently as the organisation's primary HR resource. An early start is preferred to allow for a thorough handover, with the assignment expected to continue for approximately 12 months and the potential for an extension if required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes
• Providing guidance on employee relations, performance reviews and probationary periods
• Administering annual leave, sickness absence, timesheets and expenses
• Maintaining accurate employee records and managing contract changes
• Supporting annual salary and bonus review processes
• Preparing and collating payroll information, including overtime, salary changes, address updates and pro-rata salary details
• Supporting UK right-to-work, employment status and immigration-related matters
• Working closely with finance and wider teams to ensure accurate and timely HR administration

Job Requirements:

• Solid experience in a generalist HR role, ideally gained within a standalone or autonomous position
• Strong knowledge of recruitment, onboarding, employee relations and HR administration
• Understanding of UK employment practices, right-to-work requirements and payroll processes
• Proactive, self-sufficient and confident working independently
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail when handling confidential employee and payroll information
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with finance, management and wider business teams

Additional Information:

• Fixed-term assignment expected to run for approximately 12 months
• Earlier commencement is preferred to support a comprehensive handover
• The role will support a stable recruitment programme, with several potential new starters during the assignment
• Engineering or consultancy experience is advantageous but not essential, as support will be available from the wider team
• Both fixed-term and contract working arrangements are being considered

If you are a proactive HR generalist seeking a varied fixed-term HR Manager opportunity within an engineering consultancy,