HR Manager (FTC)

Parkside; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkside is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the UK HR function on a fixed-term contract. The role involves partnering with senior leaders, guiding recruitment, onboarding, performance, and employee relations across the UK business in a hands-on capacity.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years HR experience, a CIPD Level 5 qualification, and strong knowledge of UK employment law. Immediate availability would be advantageous for a smooth transition.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience, ideally at HR Manager level.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification.
• Strong UK employment law and employee relations knowledge.
• Broad HR background covering recruitment, performance, training and engagement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Immediate availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the day-to-day UK HR function and advise managers and employees.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations and offboarding.
• Partner with managers on workforce planning, talent, succession and development.
• Lead employee relations with practical and commercially focused advice.
• Manage annual performance reviews and support engagement initiatives.
• Oversee HR policies, records and Right to Work compliance.
• Collaborate with international HR colleagues on wider HR projects.

Skills

HR management

Stakeholder management

UK employment law

Recruitment & onboarding

Performance management

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

HR Manager – Fixed Term Contract Hayes, West London | £60,000 per annum | Fixed Term Contract

Are you an experienced HR Manager looking for a broad role where you can really make a difference?

We're working with an established international business looking for an HR Manager to take ownership of the UK HR function on a fixed term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident HR professional who enjoys being a hands-on HR Business Partner, working closely with senior leaders and managers and having real influence across the business.

What we're looking for

You’ll be an experienced HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist with:

• 5+ years' HR experience, ideally at HR Manager level.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification.
• Strong UK employment law and employee relations knowledge.
• A broad HR background covering recruitment, performance, training and employee engagement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The confidence to influence and advise managers at all levels.
• A practical, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Experience within retail, FMCG, consumer or an international/matrix organisation would be advantageous.
• Ideally you will be immediately available

What you'll be doing

• Take ownership of the day-to-day UK HR function and provide trusted advice to managers and employees.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations and offboarding.
• Partner with managers on workforce planning, talent, succession and organisational development.
• Lead on employee relations matters, providing practical and commercially focused advice.
• Manage the annual performance review process and support employee engagement initiatives.
• Oversee HR compliance, policies, employee records and Right to Work requirements.
• Support training and development programmes and identify key training needs.
• Work closely with the business on Health & Safety and employee wellbeing.
• Monitor HR metrics and provide insight and reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with international HR colleagues on wider HR projects and initiatives.

Why consider it?

This is a great opportunity to step into a highly visible HR role with genuine autonomy, working directly with senior management and making a real impact across the UK business.

£60,000 per annum | Fixed Term Contract | Hayes, West London

If you're a commercially minded HR professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you