Interim HR Manager

Escape; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a 4-6 month contract in the Falkirk area. The role involves managing recruitment strategies, employee relations, and working closely with the operations team. The ideal candidate will have substantial HR experience and a strong grasp of UK employment law. This is a standalone position requiring exceptional communication and IT skills.

Benefits

Annual salary reviews

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Solid experience in HR generalist role at Senior HR Advisor, HR BP, or HR Manager level.
• Experience in employee relations and engagement with UK employment legislation.
• Comfortable in standalone HR role covering administration to strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment plans and strategy, including onboarding and induction.
• Provide guidance on HR policies and act as point of contact for employees and managers.
• Devise Learning & Development plans including succession planning and training needs.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment strategy

Communication skills

IT skills

UK employment law knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Degree level education

Tools

MS Office

HR database systems

T&A systems

ERP systems

Job description

Interim 4 - 6 Month Contract

Escape Recruitment Services Commercial Division are currently recruiting for a HR Manager for our Client, a leading FMCG organisation based in the Falkirk area.

This will be a site based, standalone role. The contract will be to cover on an interim basis to support a period of planned absence which is estimated to last between 4 - 6 months, possibly longer.

Reporting to the Operations Director and part of the site Leadership team, you will be responsible for leading HR day-to-day operational activities for the site.

Responsibilities Include

• Manage Recruitment plans and strategy, including on-boarding and induction.
• Employee relations including disciplinaries, grievances, attendance and performance management.
• Build strong internal awareness of HR, encouraging employees to engage with HR and provide support and positive working relationships.
• Work closely with Operations Leadership team and attend regular management meetings.
• Point of contact for site employees and managers, providing guidance, coaching and advice on HR related policies.
• Monitor time and attendance data, quality check for accuracy and submit to Payroll for monthly processing.
• Work closely with internal teams including Group, Operations, Payroll and Health & Safety.
• Devise Learning & Development plan this will include succession planning, identifying training needs and coordination.
• Company rewards which includes annual salary reviews, pension, holiday entitlement etc.
• Implement policies and procedures, ensure these are communicated and adhere to across the site.
• Provide data and reports as required by site and Group.
• Maintain HR database, employee records and files.
• Review current HR systems, processes and procedures and identify opportunities to streamline and implement improvements

Background Required

• Solid experience of working within a HR generalist role at Senior HR Advisor, HR BP &/or HR Manager level.
• Ideally educated to degree level with CIPD to minimum Level 5 or above although experience will also be considered.
• Comfortable working in a standalone, hands-on HR role, covering all areas of HR including administration to strategy.
• Able to demonstrate specific experience in employee relations and engagement with up to date UK employment law and legislation knowledge.
• Exceptional communication skills at all levels.
• Confident IT skills including MS Office, HR database, T&A & ERP systems.