Temporary HR Manager

Hugh Rice St Stephens, Hull

HR Manager

12 months Temporary Part\-Time

Operations Director

The HR Manager is responsible for the effective delivery of all HR operations across the business, ensuring compliance with UK employment law, supporting managers and maintaining a positive and high\-performing workplace culture.

The role will focus on people processes, employee relations, recruitment and compliance, while supporting the development of the organisation’s people capability.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage the full employee lifecycle from recruitment through to exit.

· Oversee onboarding processes to ensure a consistent and professional employee experience.

· Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.

· Issue contracts, offer letters and employment documentation.

· Manage probation processes and employee confirmations.

· Coordinate recruitment processes across retail and head office functions.

· Work with the Retail Director and department heads to understand hiring needs.

· Manage job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination.

· Support managers in conducting effective interviews.

· Ensure a strong and consistent candidate experience.

· Act as the first point of contact for HR queries across the business.

· Manage disciplinary, grievance, and absence processes in line with company policy and employment law.

· Support managers in handling performance issues and conduct matters.

· Ensure consistent and fair application of HR policies.

· Liaise with external HR advisors where required.

· Ensure compliance with UK employment law and best practice.

· Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, job descriptions and the employee handbook.

· Ensure GDPR compliance in relation to employee data.

· Support data audits and ensure all documentation is up to date.

· Support the implementation of performance review processes.

· Assist managers with performance management and development planning.

· Coordinate training and development initiatives across the business.

· Support the onboarding and training of retail colleagues utilising the training academy.

Produce regular HR reports, including:

· Headcount

· Colleague turnover

· Recruitment activity

· Absence levels

· Provide insights to support leadership decision\-making.

· Support initiatives to maintain a positive company culture.

· Assist with employee engagement activities and internal communications.

· Promote company values and support leadership in embedding them across the business.

· Liaise with Finance to ensure accurate payroll processing.

· Support administration of employee benefits (e.g. pensions).

· Ensure all employee data required for payroll is accurate and up to date through the HR system.

· Provide HR advice and guidance to the Managing Director, Operations Director and Retail Director.

· Attend leadership meetings where required to provide input on people matters.

· Escalate risks and provide recommendations on HR\-related issues.

Skills \& Experience

Essential:

· Proven experience in an HR generalist or HR Manager role

· Strong understanding of UK employment law

· Experience handling employee relations matters

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Strong organisational and administrative skills

Desirable:

· Working towards or qualified in CIPD Level 5

· Experience in retail or multi\-site environments

Personal Attributes

· Professional and discreet

· Approachable and supportive

· Strong attention to detail

· Confident advising managers

· Proactive and solution\-focused

Benefits:

• Employee discount

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