HR Manager - Temporary

Morgan Mckinley (Crawley); England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced HR professional to provide hands-on support for a busy HR team. This role involves recruitment, advising managers on HR policies, and managing employee relations. The ideal candidate should be CIPD qualified, have strong communication skills, and be adaptable in a fast-paced environment. This opportunity is for immediate commencement over the next 3-6 months.

Qualifications

• Experience in a generalist HR role with solid employment law knowledge.
• Ability to coach and support managers in HR best practices.
• Confident working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and selection for key roles.
• Advise and coach managers on HR policies and employment law.
• Manage performance, talent, and succession planning activities.

Skills

Strong communication and influencing skills

Excellent organisational skills

Flexible and adaptable

Education

CIPD qualified (or working towards)

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for an experienced HR professional to provide hands-on support for a busy HR team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety and can quickly build relationships across the business.

Responsibilities

• Supporting recruitment and selection for key roles

• Advising and coaching managers on HR policies, employment law and people management best practice

• Managing performance, talent and succession planning activities

• Supporting employee relations, including disciplinaries, grievances and absence management

• Helping to identify training needs and maximising development opportunities

• Supporting organisational change, including restructuring and changes to terms and conditions

• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across corporate and operational functions

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified (or working towards)

• Experience in a generalist HR role with solid employment law knowledge

• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to coach and support managers

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload with competing priorities

• Flexible, adaptable, and confident working in a fast-paced environment

This is a great opportunity for someone who can hit the ground running and deliver real impact over a short-term period.

If you\'re available immediately for the next 3-6 months and have strong HR generalist experience, we\'d love to hear from you!