HR Manager - Maternity Cover | 25h/wk | Family Business

Talent-UK Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned business is seeking a HR Manager to cover maternity leave for 11 months, starting early January 2026. The role involves overseeing employee relations, implementing HR policies, and managing recruitment. Candidates should have experience in HR management, strong leadership, and understanding of UK employment law. The position offers a salary of GBP24,000–GBP24,500 annually for 25 hours per week and includes benefits like casual dress and wellness programs.

Benefits

Bereavement leave

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Employee discount

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Profit sharing

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a HR generalist/HR Manager role or managing people.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience in manufacturing or family-owned business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employee relations cases and provide expert advice.
• Review and implement HR policies in line with employment law.
• Support recruitment and control agency spending.
• Promote employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Prepare reports on HR KPIs and headcount.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Understanding of payroll processes

Coaching skills

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

A family-owned business is seeking a HR Manager to cover maternity leave for 11 months, starting early January 2026. The role involves overseeing employee relations, implementing HR policies, and managing recruitment. Candidates should have experience in HR management, strong leadership, and understanding of UK employment law. The position offers a salary of GBP24,000–GBP24,500 annually for 25 hours per week and includes benefits like casual dress and wellness programs.