HR Manager FTC

IMT Resourcing Solutions; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking an HR Manager on a 4-month fixed-term contract in Gloucester. The role involves managing HR operations, handling employee relations cases, and coaching managers. The ideal candidate will have HR management experience, knowledge of UK Employment Law, and ideally come from a health and social care background. This position offers a salary of £44,000 pro-rata and includes various benefits like wellbeing programs and gym discounts.

Benefits

Wellbeing platform

Discounted gym

Free parking

Paid DBS

Counselling / online GP

25 days’ holiday

Qualifications

• Proven HR management experience with strong ER casework delivery.
• Solid knowledge of UK Employment Law and HR best practice.
• Confidence shaping policy and setting up HR processes.
• Experience coaching managers and handling sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations ensuring compliance.
• Manage ER cases end-to-end.
• Coach and upskill line managers on HR processes.
• Support workforce planning and onboarding.
• Track HR metrics and provide recommendations.

Skills

HR management experience

ER casework delivery

Knowledge of UK Employment Law

Coaching managers

Interpersonal skills

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

HR Manager (4-month FTC)

Location : Gloucester GL2 5RG (Mon–Fri, on-site with flexible options)

Salary : £44,000 pro rata (negotiable)

Benefits : Wellbeing platform, discounted gym, free parking, sick pay, paid DBS, counselling / online GP, 25 days’ holiday incl. bank holidays (pro rata)

Our client, a leading care and wellbeing provider, is hiring an HR Manager on a 4-month fixed-term contract (December–April) to strengthen people practices and ensure compliance with UK employment regulation. This is a hands‑on role with real scope to shape the function and upskill managers across the business.

What you’ll do

• Lead day‑to‑day HR operations, ensuring policies, procedures and documentation are compliant and up to date.
• Manage ER cases end‑to‑end (conduct, capability, grievance, sickness).
• Coach and upskill line managers on people processes and best practice.
• Refresh and embed people policies; drive consistency and continuous improvement.
• Support workforce planning, onboarding and induction activity.
• Track key HR metrics (sickness, turnover, casework) and provide clear reporting and recommendations.
• You’ll work closely with Operations, Finance and Senior Leadership to improve employee experience and enable safe, high‑quality care.

What we’re looking for

• Proven HR management experience with strong ER casework delivery.
• Solid knowledge of UK Employment Law and HR best practice.
• Confidence shaping policy and setting up / streamlining HR processes.
• Experience coaching managers and handling sensitive / confidential matters.
• Sector experience in Health & Social Care is advantageous.
• CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience) preferred.
• Full UK driving licence desirable; no sponsorship available.

The ideal candidate brings sound judgement, excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive, improvement‑focused mindset. You’ll enjoy working in a busy, collaborative environment where your ideas are heard.

Why join?

• Immediate impact : build and mature a growing HR function.
• Supportive culture with genuine commitment to wellbeing.
• Access to lifestyle savings, cycle‑to‑work and electronics schemes.
• Free online GP and counselling, wellbeing programmes.
• Discounted gym membership (local partner), free parking.
• Enhanced DBS paid, paid induction and ongoing development.

Apply now to shape HR delivery in a values‑led organisation making a real difference.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you! Send your most up‑to‑date CV to Natalie at IMT Resourcing Solutions today!

At IMT Resourcing Solutions, we embrace diversity and inclusion every step of the way. We aim to connect with every applicant, but if you don’t hear from us within 5 working days, please know that we’ve decided to move forward with other candidates on this occasion. We truly appreciate your interest