Interim HR Lead

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturing client seeks an experienced HR professional to provide operational support within their dynamic environment. In this role, you will manage complex employee relations cases, ensure compliance with HR policies, and partner with leaders to align HR solutions with business needs. The opportunity offers a competitive day rate and the chance to influence organizational HR practices in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Opportunity for impact in a people-focused organization

Exposure to senior stakeholders

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience in a manufacturing or similar industrial environment.
• Ability to handle complex cases confidently.
• Commercial mindset with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide full operational HR support across a busy manufacturing environment.
• Manage complex ER cases, including disciplinaries and investigations.
• Champion HR policies and ensure compliance with employment legislation.

Skills

HR experience

Employment relations knowledge

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Solutions-focused

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Qualified by experience (QBE)

Job description

• Competitive day rate - via umbrella
• 3-6 month contract

About Our Client

Manufacturing client in Birmingham

Job Description

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  Provide full operational HR support across a busy manufacturing environment
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  Manage complex ER cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, and investigations
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  Drive effective absence and performance management processes
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  Partner with operational leaders to deliver HR solutions aligned to business needs
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  Support line managers in all people-related matters, ensuring best practice is followed
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  Champion HR policies, processes, and compliance with employment legislation
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  Build strong, credible relationships with stakeholders at all levels
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  Deliver pragmatic HR advice in a fast-paced and evolving environment

The Successful Applicant

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  Proven HR experience in a manufacturing or similar industrial environment is essential
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  Strong employment relations knowledge with the ability to handle complex cases confidently
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  A pragmatic, commercial mindset with excellent communication and influencing skills
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  CIPD Level 5 qualified or qualified by experience (QBE)
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  Able to quickly build trust and credibility with teams and leaders
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  Resilient, solutions-focused, and able to manage competing priorities

What's on Offer

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  Competitive day rate / fixed-term salary (commensurate with experience)
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  Opportunity to make a tangible impact in a dynamic, people-focused organisation
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  Exposure to senior stakeholders and full operational HR leadership
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  Supportive and collaborative team environment