HR Manager; FTC

HR Manager (FTC)

Location:

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

This 12‑month fixed‑term contract covers maternity leave and blends hands‑on Employee Relations (ER) leadership, team management, and delivery oversight of a planned HR project programme for 2026. You will work closely with an established People function, ensuring the year’s priorities stay on track while acting as the escalation point for ER cases across two UK business units.

• Industry‑matched salary with a 5% completion bonus at the end of the FTC
• Lead a small, capable HR team of 3
• Work on meaningful HR projects with the autonomy to deliver, refine, and shape initiatives throughout the year
• People‑focused organisation offering excellent training, wellbeing support, pension scheme, and 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Convenient office location on the outskirts of Birmingham with free on‑site parking

• Act as the senior escalation point for ER matters, handling complex cases and supporting the HRBP on all reactive and proactive ER activity
• Oversee recruitment progress, review hiring metrics, and ensure strong workforce planning conversations
• Lead, coach and support your team through weekly 1:1s and ongoing delivery checkpoints
• Produce accurate board reports, HR dashboards, and attend leadership team meetings
• Manage and deliver the agreed HR projects for the FTC period, ensuring clear timelines, communication and implementation

• HR management experience, with particularly strong ER expertise
• Confident handling of complex Employee Relations casework
• Excellent organisational skills and proven project management capability
• Strong employment law knowledge and experience working with senior stakeholders
• A calm, pragmatic, influential style – approachable, grounded and able to balance people needs with business priorities

Ready to lead, steady the ship and deliver real impact? If you’re an ER‑savvy HR Manager who can keep a busy function running smoothly while driving key projects to completion, then apply today!

Interviews in December to secure a January/early‑February start and a comprehensive handover.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Human Resources