Interim HR Manager – 12-Month Contract (North Devon)

Melbreck Technical Recruitment; Ilfracombe; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Melbreck Technical Recruitment is seeking an Interim HR Manager to join a well-established engineering business in Ilfracombe, North Devon on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will work closely with site leaders to balance day-to-day HR delivery with longer-term people initiatives.

The role covers employee relations, engagement, performance, talent development, apprenticeships, recruitment, compensation, and compliance with UK employment law.

Qualifications

• Degree or CIPD Level 5 with HR management or HR advisory experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to build trusted relationships at every level.
• Customer-focused approach and a passion for supporting people and the wider business.
• Ability to switch between strategic thinking and hands-on delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice to line managers across the site.
• Manage a broad range of employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, performance).
• Support initiatives across engagement, performance management, talent acquisition and development.
• Oversee recruitment for permanent roles across the site.
• Lead the site apprenticeship programme from attraction to progression.
• Build relationships with local college, mentors and internal stakeholders to improve apprenticeship outcomes.
• Manage compensation, benefits and performance review processes.
• Ensure HR activity complies with UK employment legislation and company policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Influencing

HR management

Customer focus

Education

Degree or CIPD Level 5

Job description

Melbreck Technical Recruitment is seeking an Interim HR Manager to join a well-established engineering business in Ilfracombe, North Devon on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will work closely with site leaders to balance day-to-day HR delivery with longer-term people initiatives.

The role covers employee relations, engagement, performance, talent development, apprenticeships, recruitment, compensation, and compliance with UK employment law.