Independent​/Freelance HR Specialist

Independent/Freelance HR Specialist

We are a busy B2B chocolate manufacturer based in Skegness, looking to work with an experienced independent/freelance HR specialist to support our team on a flexible, regular basis.

We are looking for one experienced person who can get to know our business, our managers and our team, and provide practical HR support as needed. The work will likely be on a regular weekly or monthly basis, with time flexing up or down depending on the needs of the business. The role will include a mix of remote working and some on‑site support at our site in Skegness.

We are looking for someone confident working at a middle management level, supporting managers, improving people processes and helping us deal with HR matters professionally and consistently.

• Appraisals and performance reviews
• Absence management
• Disciplinary and grievance support
• Staff wellbeing and employee relations
• Support and coaching for managers and team leaders
• Helping to improve people processes across the business
• Advice on best practice and compliance
• Practical HR support within a manufacturing environment

We are looking for someone approachable, confident and commercially minded, who can balance professional HR advice with the realities of a busy production‑led business. We are not looking to work with a large HR organisation or agency.

Experience working with SMEs, food manufacturing, production teams or hands on operational businesses would be an advantage.

Skegness, Lincolnshire. Flexible working, with some on‑site support required. Regular weekly or monthly freelance support, with hours flexing to business needs.

Please get in touch with a brief introduction, your HR experience, availability, day rate or hourly rate, and how you typically support businesses on a regular freelance basis.