Full job descriptionAssistant HR Manager
*Annual Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE
*Location: Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire
*Job Type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract until October 2027
We are seeking an Assistant HR Manager to join our team at a leading business based in Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire. This role requires a positive, proactive, and approachable individual who thrives in building strong relationships and providing comprehensive support across a wide range of employee relations matters.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters across the business.
*Manage ER cases from start to finish, including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, and appeals.
*Ensure all ER matters are handled fairly, consistently, and in line with employment legislation and company policies.
*Support managers with short-term absence management, probation reviews, and flexible working requests.
*Coach and upskill managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practice approaches.
*Support employees and managers with progression planning.
*Collate, analyse, and report on people data, including absence trends and ER metrics.
*Occasionally support with delivering training sessions and workshops on people-related topics and workplace policies.
*Work collaboratively with the wider team to provide a positive employee experience.
*Travel to the Scunthorpe site on average twice per month.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Demonstrable experience providing HR and ER advice within a fast-paced environment.
*Strong knowledge of employee relations processes, policies, and UK employment law.
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and support stakeholders at all levels.
*A positive, proactive, and approachable attitude with a genuine passion for supporting people.
*Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail.
*Confident using HR systems and IT packages, including HR reporting tools.
*Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality at all times.
*A solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
*CIPD Level 5 is advantageous but not essential.
*Previous payroll administration experience would be beneficial.
*Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.
Benefits:
*Competitive salary package.
*Flexible working hours with options for start and finish times.
*Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
If this sounds of interest to you, don’t hesitate in applying as the client is actively interviewing.