HR Manager - Maternity Cover - 18 months

MiCiM; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking an experienced HR Manager for maternity cover. This role involves overseeing the full employee lifecycle and acting as the HR expert across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will manage HR functions, ensure compliance, and foster a people-first culture. Competitive compensation and enhanced benefits are offered, making this an attractive opportunity for HR professionals looking to make an impact.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Enhanced Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Volunteering Leave

Comprehensive Training Programmes

Qualifications

• Experienced HR generalist with managerial exposure.
• Confident communicator and natural relationship-builder.
• Highly organized, self-driven, and detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding/offboarding for employees and contractors.
• Manage employee relations matters including disciplinaries.
• Review and maintain HR policies in line with employment law.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Relationship Building

Job description

HR Manager - Maternity Cover - 18 months

HR Manager - Maternity Cover - 18 months

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At MiCiM we deliver outstanding project management and construction services to the Data Centre and Mission Critical sectors. It’s our mission to help clients create world-class facilities while fostering open, honest, and collaborative relationships.

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to step into this exciting generalist role and lead our HR function across the MiCiM Group during maternity cover.

You’ll oversee the full employee lifecycle and subcontractor engagement, acting as the go-to HR expert across MiCiM Ltd, MiCiM International and MiCiM Italia. From onboarding and policy management to employee relations and performance development, you’ll be a trusted partner to both staff and senior leadership. You'll also manage our brilliant Office & HR Coordinator and support a high-performing, people-first culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the onboarding/offboarding journey for employees and contractors.
• Ensure legal compliance for international staff and right-to-work documentation.
• Manage ER matters including disciplinaries, grievances, and absence/performance cases.
• Be the first point of HR advice for employees and senior managers alike.
• Review and maintain HR policies in line with employment law and best practices.
• Drive learning, development, and performance reviews via our training matrix.
• Oversee employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
• Maintain HR systems (Employment Hero and Vision) with up-to-date, GDPR-compliant data.
• Monitor HR metrics and prepare monthly reports for the MD.
• Manage HR budgets and raise purchase orders where needed.

About You:

• Experienced HR generalist, ideally with prior managerial or senior HR exposure.
• A confident communicator and natural relationship-builder.
• Highly organised, self-driven, and detail-focused.

Why work for MiCiM?

• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses.
• Enhanced Paid Time Off (PTO): 24 days annual leave + Christmas shutdown.
• Career Growth: MiCiM offers robust career development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and progression within the company.
• Knowledge Sharing and Engagement: Share your expertise and engage with educational institutions and further education bodies to inspire the next generation.
• Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge projects with a company that values creativity and innovation.
• Energy Efficiency and Sustainability: Our clients are industry leaders which means the projects we work on are often at the forefront of engineering excellence with respect to Energy Efficiency and Sustainability.
• Work-Life Balance: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, family-focused culture that includes enhanced benefits for mental health, neurodiversity, maternity, paternity, and menopause.
• Women in Construction: MiCiM is a proud co-founding member of FWD -Forum for Women in Data Centres, as well as provide enhanced pregnancy, maternity, return to work and menopause benefits for our employees.
• Enhanced Family Leave Policies: We offer enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave, providing you with the support you need during important life events.
• Volunteering Leave: We encourage giving back to the community with 2 paid days of leave per year for volunteering activities of your choice.
• Comprehensive Training Programmes: Support your career progression with structured training programmes, including opportunities for chartership and professional memberships.
• Multiple Network and Committee opportunities with MiCiM to get involved with should you wish.
• Regular Leadership Engagement: Participate in regular communication opportunities with company leaders to stay informed and involved.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Construction

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