Your new company
A long-established business in the hospitality sector is looking for a HR Manager to cover maternity for up to 15 months, managing a small HR team.
Your new role
*Lead and oversee the full recruitment process
*Partner with managers to deliver professional, timely, and practical advice on all employment law and HR matters.
*Lead, support, and develop a team of four HR professionals.
*Guide and support the team with employee relations matters including performance, conduct, capability, and absence.
*Oversee investigations, disciplinary proceedings, and grievance processes, ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance.
*Develop, update, and embed effective HR policies and procedures that promote wellbeing and support high performance.
*Manage and review employment contracts and training agreements.
*Oversee absence management procedures, ensuring consistent application and timely intervention, including liaison with Occupational Health.
*Analyse employee turnover data and implement initiatives to drive improved retention.
*Maximise the use of the HR & Payroll system to streamline processes, resolve issues, and enhance reporting capabilities.
*Produce monthly HR reports and insights using system data.
*Support training, talent development, and the creation of clear career pathways across the business.
What you’ll need to succeed
*Have solid experience managing the full employee lifecycle, ideally in a medium-sized, fast-paced organisation.
*Bring experience of leading a small team.
*Be organised, proactive, and solutions-focused, with a positive "can-do" approach.
*Have strong, up-to-date employment law knowledge and the confidence to provide clear advice on complex issues.
*Be experienced in creating and implementing HR policies and comfortable using people data to inform decision-making.
What you’ll get in return
*Work in a fast-paced environment, leading, guiding and advising a small team and managers.
*Free on-site meals and refreshments
*This is a site-based role.
What you need to do now

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