HR Manager

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Swillington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Interim HR Manager for a 12-month role based in Leeds. This position involves providing a generalist HR service, overseeing employee relations, payroll processes, and supporting change management initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong HR generalist experience, autonomy in a site-based role, and knowledge of UK employment law. A background in manufacturing or FMCG is preferred. Immediate availability is desirable, with a focus on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experienced HR generalist operating confidently at all levels.
• Proven ability to work autonomously in a site-based role.
• Strong hands-on experience with employee relations.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and statutory requirements.
• Experience managing payroll processes.
• Background in manufacturing or FMCG is ideal.
• Comfortable leading change management projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as the site-based HR lead for the Leeds site.
• Deliver a true generalist HR service across the employee life-cycle.
• Lead on employee relations matters including disciplinaries and grievances.
• Oversee payroll processes.
• Support change management initiatives.
• Contribute to project work like salary benchmarking and organizational change.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Change management

UK employment law

Payroll processes

Job description

Interim HR Manager

£45k-£50k | Full time, Interim for 12 months | Leeds based - LS26

Ashley Kate are delighted to be supporting with a great business as they look to recruit an Interim HR Manager for 12 months, based in Leeds.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Act as the site‑based HR lead for the Leeds site, operating as a key member of the site management team
• Deliver a true generalist HR service, supporting managers and employees across the full employee life‑cycle
• Lead on employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, appeals, restructures and complex long‑term sickness cases
• Oversee payroll
• Support change management initiatives, including senior leadership changes, workforce planning and communication programmes
• Contribute to project work such as salary bench‑marking, organisational change, culture surveys and employee forums

We're Looking For

• An experienced HR generalist who can operate confidently at all levels of the business
• Proven ability to work autonomously in a site‑based role, acting as the go‑to HR lead
• Strong, hands‑on experience with employee relations
• Solid working knowledge of UK employment law and statutory requirements
• Experience overseeing or managing payroll processes is essential
• Ideally a background in manufacturing or FMCG
• Comfortable leading and delivering change management projects and influencing senior stakeholders

Due to the nature of the role, we are looking for a quick turn around on start date.

Interested? Get in touch!

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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