Interim HR BP

Michael Page (UK); Coventry; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company is seeking an HRBP or HR Manager to set up core HR functions. The role involves advising managers on employee relations and ensuring compliance with UK employment law. This on-site position offers a competitive daily rate and is initially a 3-6 month contract with potential for permanence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as HRBP or HR Manager in logistics/FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Comfortable in a greenfield HR environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and implement HR policies, procedures, and processes.
• Advise managers on complex employee relations cases.
• Lead performance management and talent reviews.

Skills

Communication

Employee Relations

Compliance with UK Employment Law

HR Best Practices

Job description

• 3-6 month contract
• Potential temp to perm

About Our Client

The client is a leading distribution business

Job Description

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  Set up and implement all core HR policies, procedures, and processes
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  Advise and support managers with complex employee relations cases
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  Lead on performance management, talent reviews, and succession planning
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  Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation across all HR activities
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  Partner with leadership to drive engagement and support organisational goals
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  Provide HR support across multiple sites, building strong relationships with operational teams

The Successful Applicant

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  Proven experience in a similar HRBP or HR Manager role, ideally within logistics, FMCG, distribution or manufacturing environment
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  Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practice HR principles
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  Comfortable working in a greenfield HR environment and setting things up from scratch
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  Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site setting
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  Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels

What's on Offer

• Competitive day rate c. £300-£350 via Umbrella company
• 3-6 months initially
• Potential to turn into permanent
• Working hours between 9am-6pm

PLEASE NOTE; this is a fully on-site role, there is no home working.