HR Manager - Contact Solar

EDF UK; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar solutions provider in the UK is seeking an HR Manager for a 12-month contract. This role involves overseeing the entire HR function, implementing policies, and providing strategic HR guidance. The ideal candidate will have HR generalist experience in a fast-paced environment, strong project management skills, and a good understanding of UK employment law. The position is hybrid, based in Chorley, offering competitive salary and a significant opportunity to contribute to a transitioning, electrified Britain.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR generalist role within a UK-based commercial environment.
• CIPD qualified, or equivalent.
• Ability to manage both strategic and administrative HR workloads.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in administering HRIS platforms.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire employee lifecycle including recruitment and onboarding.
• Design and document HR processes for scalability and compliance.
• Serve as an advisor on HR matters, providing conflict resolution.
• Drive employee experience initiatives and company events.
• Maintain accurate employee records and present HR metrics.

Skills

Project management skills

HR generalist experience

Organizational skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

HRIS proficiency

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Contact Solar is a leading provider of solar panel and battery storage solutions across the UK, specialising in residential installations. With a strong reputation for customer service and technical excellence, the company is now part of EDF Energy Customers Zero Carbon Home division, supporting the UK's transition to an electrified Britain.

Job Description

The HR Manager is a critical, currently standalone role responsible for owning and executing all facets of the human resources function for the organization.

The Opportunity

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC), where you will be the single point of accountability for both daily HR Operations and the strategic development of scalable HR infrastructure and policy. A key focus will be on implementing and optimising HRIS systems to automate processes, as well as providing expert employee relations guidance and ensuring full legal compliance.

You will thrive on autonomy, be highly self-sufficient, and possess the versatility to shift rapidly between strategic planning and hands‑on administrative tasks.

What you'll do

• End-to-End HR Ownership: Manage the entire employee life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration and offboarding
• HR Department Infrastructure and Scalability: This includes designing and documenting all foundational HR processes, managing vendor relationships (e.g. benefits providers, payroll providers) and preparing the function for future scale
• Policy Development and Legal Compliance: Research, develop and implement all necessary HR policies and procedures, ensuring strict compliance with all relevant employment laws
• Employee Relations and Advisory: Serve as the primary, expert advisor to all employees and managers on complex HR matters, providing confidential coaching, conflict resolution, and guidance on disciplinary actions
• Culture, Well-being, and Engagement: Drive a positive employee experience by developing and leading initiatives focused on well‑being and engagement. This includes planning and organising company events, running awareness days (e.g. Mental Health Awareness) and implementing programs that boost morale and retention
• Training and Development: Design, coordinate and deliver essential training programs for employees and managers on key topics such as compliance, leadership skills, and company policies
• Reporting and Data Integrity: Maintain 100% accurate and up-to-date employee records and independently generate and present insightful HR metrics and reports to leadership for strategic decision‑making

Who you are

• Experience in an HR generalist role within a UK-based commercial or fast-moving environment
• Ideally CIPD qualified, or equivalent qualifications
• Proven ability to manage both the strategic and administrative workload of an HR function independently, with strong project management skills and a willingness to execute all tasks, from policy design to filing
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Deep, demonstrated proficiency in administering, implementing, or optimising HRIS platforms
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and best practices

Location: Chorley - Hybrid

Salary: Competitive

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