HR Manager

Adecco Portugal; Hungerford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

4-6 month contract

Hungerford office

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking an interim HR Manager to provide expert HR support across the UK, focusing on employee relations, policy guidance and change initiatives. This is a temporary 4–6 month assignment based in Hungerford with hybrid working.

The role requires strong HR business partnering experience, solid knowledge of UK employment law and the ability to coach leaders across multi-site operations. CIPD qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Business Partner/HR Manager or senior HR advisor.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting organisational change or transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers and senior leaders across the UK business.
• Advise on UK employment law, HR policies and best practice.
• Manage, or support, complex Employee Relations cases with independence.
• Support organisational change and business improvement initiatives.
• Coach managers to ensure fair and consistent people decisions.
• Develop and review HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Communication

Coaching

Multi-site operations

HR business partnering

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Job Advertisement: HR Manager

Location: Hungerford (Hybrid - minimum 3 days in the office)

Contract Type: Temporary

Duration: 4-6 Months (with potential extension)

Start Date: September 2026

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £50,000 - £57,000 per annum equivalent, paid on an hourly rate basis

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner for an interim opportunity within their People Team. You'll provide expert HR support across the UK business, managing employee relations matters, advising on employment legislation, and partnering with leaders to deliver effective people solutions.

This role requires a minimum of three days per week in the Hungerford office.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with managers and senior leaders across the business.
• Provide advice on UK employment law, HR best practice, and people policies.
• Manage complex Employee Relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, and organisational change matters.
• Support organisational change and business improvement initiatives.
• Coach managers to ensure fair and consistent people decisions.
• Develop and review HR policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues and key stakeholders to deliver effective people solutions.
• Use HR data and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to employee engagement and culture initiatives.

About You

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, Senior HR Advisor, or similar.
• Strong Employee Relations experience with the ability to manage complex cases independently.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting organisational change or transformation projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and coaching abilities.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations.
• CIPD qualification desirable, although equivalent experience will be considered.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £57,000 per annum equivalent.
• Initial 4-6 month assignment with potential extension.
• Full-time role, 37.5 hours per week.
• Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days in the Hungerford office.
• Opportunity to join a well-established organisation and contribute to key people initiatives.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic HR projects.

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.