HR Manager

Our client, an established engineering consultancy, is seeking an experienced HR Manager to provide comprehensive HR cover on a fixed-term basis. This is a broad, hands-on role supporting the full employee lifecycle and working independently as the organisation's primary HR resource. An early start is preferred to allow for a thorough handover, with the assignment expected to continue for approximately 12 months and the potential for an extension if required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes
• Providing guidance on employee relations, performance reviews and probationary periods
• Administering annual leave, sickness absence, timesheets and expenses
• Maintaining accurate employee records and managing contract changes
• Supporting annual salary and bonus review processes
• Preparing and collating payroll information, including overtime, salary changes, address updates and pro-rata salary details
• Supporting UK right-to-work, employment status and immigration-related matters
• Working closely with finance and wider teams to ensure accurate and timely HR administration

Job Requirements:

• Solid experience in a generalist HR role, ideally gained within a standalone or autonomous position
• Strong knowledge of recruitment, onboarding, employee relations and HR administration
• Understanding of UK employment practices, right-to-work requirements and payroll processes
• Proactive, self-sufficient and confident working independently
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail when handling confidential employee and payroll information
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with finance, management and wider business teams

Additional Information:

• Fixed-term assignment expected to run for approximately 12 months
• Earlier commencement is preferred to support a comprehensive handover
• The role will support a stable recruitment programme, with several potential new starters during the assignment
• Engineering or consultancy experience is advantageous but not essential, as support will be available from the wider team
• Both fixed-term and contract working arrangements are being considered

If you are a proactive HR generalist seeking a varied fixed-term HR Manager opportunity within an engineering consultancy, apply now to be considered.