HR Manager

Pure Resourcing Solutions; Norwich; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Resourcing Solutions is assisting a client in Norwich to recruit an Interim HR Manager on a 6-month contract. You will lead day-to-day HR operations, handle employee relations, and support people initiatives during the assignment, influencing short-term improvements while the contract runs.

The role is office-based, with UK employment law expertise essential and CIPD qualifications preferred. You will manage recruitment, policies, and HR reporting for the duration of the interim period.

Qualifications

• Proven HR generalist experience, ideally at manager level (minimum 3 years' relevant experience).
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and practical application in the workplace.
• Demonstrable experience handling employee relations and formal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR generalist support across employee relations, absence management, performance processes and casework.
• Deliver consistent, timely advice to managers and employees on policies, employment law and best practice.
• Oversee recruitment activity and onboarding to maintain staffing levels and candidate experience.
• Maintain and update HR records and produce regular people metrics and reports.
• Assist with policy reviews, contract changes and compliance matters.
• Support training delivery and development initiatives as required.
• Ensure confidential handling of sensitive employee information.

Skills

HR generalist experience

UK employment law

employee relations

communication skills

autonomy on temporary assignment

CIPD qualification preferred

Job description

Our client is a well-established organisation based in Norwich and are now seeking an Interim HR Manager on a 6-month contract.
You will manage day-to-day HR operations, maintain employee relations, and support ongoing people initiatives during the assignment. This is a strategic, hands-on opportunity to keep HR activity running smoothly and to influence short-term improvements that will benefit the organisation long after your contract ends.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR generalist support across employee relations, absence management, performance processes and casework
• Deliver consistent, timely advice to managers and employees on policies, employment law and best practice
• Oversee recruitment activity and onboarding to maintain staffing levels and candidate experience
• Maintain and update HR records and produce regular people metrics and reports
• Assist with policy reviews, contract changes and compliance matters
• Support training delivery and development initiatives as required
• Ensure confidential handling of sensitive employee information

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven HR generalist experience, ideally at manager level (minimum 3 years' relevant experience)
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and practical application in the workplace
• Demonstrable experience handling employee relations and formal procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confident stakeholder management
• Comfortable working autonomously on a temporary assignment and prioritising competing demands
• CIPD qualification is preferred, with demonstrable HR generalist/manager experience

If you're an experienced HR generalist who thrives on delivering practical solutions in a fast-moving environment,
The role can be undertaken on a full or part-time basis and will be office-based.

For further information, please contact Becky Wilson