HR Manager

Adecco; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced HR professional for an interim Senior HR Business Partner role within the People Team. You'll provide expert HR support across the UK, 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 and an initial 4-6 month assignment starting September 2026, with a competitive salary and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as HRBP/HR Manager/Senior HR Advisor.
• Strong Employee Relations experience with complex cases.
• Solid 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, otherwise equivalent experience.

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.

Skills

HRBP

Employee Relations

UK Employment Law

Stakeholder Management

Coaching

Communication

Organisational Change

CIPD

Education

CIPD qualification desirable

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.

If you are an experienced HR professional with strong Employee Relations expertise and are available to start in September 2026, we'd love to hear from you.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.