HR Operations Lead - 3 Month FTC

Ashley Kate HR & Finance; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashley Kate HR are supporting our client in Manchester to recruit an experienced HR Operations Manager on a 3-month fixed-term contract. This is a varied, hands-on role partnering with senior leaders to handle employee relations, policy delivery and day-to-day HR operations.

You will lead on attendance, investigations, recruitment oversight, data reporting, and provide pragmatic HR advice. CIPD Level 5 or equivalent is desirable; strong communication and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as HR generalist with strong employee relations and case management.
• Sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice to managers and senior leaders across a broad range of people matters.
• Manage employee relations casework including disciplinary, grievance, capability, sickness absence and probation.
• Coach and support managers through informal and formal HR processes, ensuring policies are applied fairly and consistently.
• Lead on attendance management, including absence triggers, Occupational Health referrals and attendance meetings.
• Oversee recruitment activity and ensure compliance with safer recruitment and pre-employment requirements.
• Support organisational change, consultations and staffing changes, including preparation of relevant documentation.
• Monitor HR compliance across areas including recruitment, contracts, probation, induction, absence and employee records.
• Produce and interpret HR data and reports, identifying trends, risks and areas requiring action.
• Provide day-to-day management and work allocation for HR Administrators, ensuring an accurate and responsive HR service.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.

Skills

Employee relations

Case management

HR advisory

Communication

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Ashley Kate HR are supporting our client in Manchester to recruit an experienced HR Operations Manager on a 3-month fixed-term contract. This is a varied, hands-on role partnering with senior leaders to handle employee relations, policy delivery and day-to-day HR operations.

You will lead on attendance, investigations, recruitment oversight, data reporting, and provide pragmatic HR advice. CIPD Level 5 or equivalent is desirable; strong communication and stakeholder management are essential.