Human Resources Manager

ASK4; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ASK4 Ltd is recruiting an HR Manager on a fixed-term maternity cover basis for 9–12 months. This senior HR generalist role is based in Sheffield city centre with hybrid working (minimum two days on site).

You will act as primary HR contact for the Senior Leadership Team and line manage the HR Operations Lead, with indirect accountability for four HR Coordinators. The role suits an experienced HR Business Partner or HR Manager with strong ER and stakeholder management experience, seeking a

Qualifications

• Senior HR generalist or HR Business Partner with extensive ER experience.
• Experience advising Senior Leadership on HR strategy and employee relations.
• Proven track record in multi-function stakeholder management across UK entities.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and practical application.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Senior Leaders across functions on HR strategy and workforce planning.
• Lead end-to-end ER case management including disciplinaries, grievances and absence management.
• Coach managers on lawful HR practices and HR documentation.
• Directly manage the HR Operations Lead and oversee HR Coordinators.
• Contribute to M&A activity including due diligence and integration planning.

Skills

HR business partnering

ER case management

Stakeholder management

UK employment law

People leadership / line management

M&A HR / TUPE

Job description

ASK4 Ltd is recruiting a HR Manager on a fixed-term maternity cover basis for 9 - 12m. This is a senior HR generalist role based in Sheffield city centre, with hybrid working in place (minimum 2 days per week on site).

The role is the primary HR contact for the Senior Leadership Team across multiple business functions, with direct line management of an HR Operations Lead and indirect accountability for a team of four HR Coordinators.

This role would suit an experienced HR Business Partner or HR Manager with a strong background in complex employee relations and senior stakeholder management, looking for a substantive interim position.

Key Responsibilities

• HR business partnering with Senior Leaders across multiple functions
• End-to-end management of complex ER cases: disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance management, and redundancy
• Advising and coaching managers on UK employment law and legally compliant HR practice
• Reviewing and signing off ER documentation produced by the HR Operations team
• Direct line management of the HR Operations Lead; indirect management of four HR Coordinators
• Contributing to M&A HR activity including due diligence and Day 1 integration planning
• Partnering with Talent Acquisition on workforce planning, succession, and capability development
• Embedding performance review, pay review, and talent processes across business areas
• Significant HR generalist experience including complex ER case management
• Experience of partnering with and influencing at Director or Senior Leadership level
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application
• Experience of line managing or developing HR team members
• Confident working independently across multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• M&A HR experience including TUPE and integration
• HR experience across European entities or multi-jurisdiction employment law

Working Arrangements

This role is hybrid. The minimum expectation is two days per week at our Sheffield city centre office (S1). Flexibility on which days will be agreed with the line manager. This role is maternity cover for a period of 9 - 12 months.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and ensure fair treatment for all, regardless of protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, to ensure it is accessible and fair for everyone. If you require any adjustments or would like to discuss your needs, please contact us at [e-mail].

About ASK4

Our team delivers connectivity and technology solutions to hundreds of thousands of users in multi-tenant buildings in three sectors, in multiple languages across twelve countries.

The service we deliver empowers people to live life and work productively, and we strive to create an environment that allows our team to do the same.