Human Resources Manager

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd is partnering with a well‑established public sector organisation to recruit an experienced HR Manager on an 18‑month fixed term contract. The role leads the delivery of a high‑quality HR service, shaping people strategy and workforce initiatives across the organisation.

The post offers flexible hybrid working (2–3 days from home) in Warwickshire and a salary up to £60,000.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering a comprehensive HR service within a complex organisation.
• Strong employment legislation and employee relations knowledge.
• Experience advising senior leaders on strategic decisions.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and HR service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice to managers and staff on policies and employment law.
• Lead on complex employee relations cases including disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Build relationships with trade unions and employee representatives; lead consultations.
• Drive organisational development, workforce planning, and learning initiatives.
• Review and implement the People Strategy to align with organisational objectives.
• Develop and update HR policies, procedures and best practice frameworks.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, payroll instructions and pension-related matters.
• Manage HR systems, reporting and establishment controls.
• Motivate and develop the HR team to maintain high service levels.

Job description

We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established public sector organisation to recruit an experienced Human Resources Manager on an 18 month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of a high-quality, professional HR service while shaping people strategy, organisational development, and workforce initiatives across the organisation.

Offering a salary of up to £60,000, this full-time position (37 hours per week) is based in Warwickshire and offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with 2-3 days working from home.

The successful candidate will bring significant generalist HR management experience, a strong understanding of employment legislation and employee relations, and a proven ability to support organisational change and continuous improvement within a complex environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing expert HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on employment law, policies, procedures and people-related matters
• Leading on complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, investigation and appeal processes
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with recognised trade unions and employee representatives, leading consultation and negotiation activity where required
• Driving the approach to organisational development, workforce planning, learning and development initiatives
• Leading the review and implementation of the People Strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives
• Developing, reviewing and updating HR policies, procedures and best practice frameworks
• Overseeing recruitment, onboarding, contractual changes, job evaluation processes, disclosure checks, payroll instructions and pension-related matters
• Managing and continuously improving HR systems, reporting capabilities and establishment control processes
• Leading, motivating and developing the HR team, ensuring high levels of performance and service delivery
• Monitoring budgets, resources and service performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and efficiency

About You

• Extensive experience delivering a comprehensive HR service within a complex organisation
• Strong employee relations expertise, including managing high-risk and sensitive cases
• Experience advising senior leaders and supporting strategic decision-making
• Proven experience managing and developing staff, budgets and HR service delivery
• Experience of organisational change, learning and development, policy development and workforce planning
• Previous involvement in trade union consultation and partnership working
• Experience working within the public sector or a similarly regulated environment

Skills and Knowledge

• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation, HR best practice and ACAS guidance
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Strong investigative, analytical and report-writing abilities
• Effective communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Financial awareness and experience using HR information systems and workforce data
• A collaborative, proactive and solution-focused approach to HR leadership

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to lead an established HR function within a respected public sector organisation
• Strategic role with significant influence over people initiatives and organisational development
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Fixed-term contract providing stability through to March 2028
• Opportunity to shape learning, development and workforce strategies that make a tangible organisational impact

Working Arrangements

• 37 hours per week
• Full-time although 0.8 FTE could be considered
• Hybrid working, with 2-3 days working from home

Please note that applicants must have recent and relevant HR management experience to be considered. This post is politically restricted in accordance with applicable local government legislation.

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions is acting as an employment agency and employment business in relation to this vacancy.

Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications personally, due to the high volume of applications received this may not always be possible. If you have not heard from us within 72 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.