HR Manager Up to £55,000 plus benefits FTC – 6 months (could be extended/made perm) Derby – Hybrid Full Time

We are recruiting for an experienced HR Manager to join a fast-paced, multi-site organisation on an interim basis.

This role will lead the delivery of efficient and people-focused HR operations across the business, ensuring a high-quality employee experience throughout the full employee lifecycle. Reporting into senior HR leadership, you will also manage a small HR team and support ongoing process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.

Key Responsibilities – Oversee day-to-day HR operations across onboarding, employee changes, offboarding, and HR administration – Support managers and employees with HR guidance and escalated queries – Drive process improvements and identify opportunities to streamline and digitise HR activities – Monitor HR metrics and reporting to support workforce planning and operational decision-making – Ensure compliance with employment legislation, GDPR, and internal policies – Support governance and audit requirements across HR processes – Lead, coach, and develop a small HR team to ensure high standards of service delivery – Collaborate with stakeholders across the wider business to improve HR processes and employee experience

About You – Previous experience within an HR Operations or HR Manager role – Strong understanding of HR processes, compliance, and employment legislation – Experience managing or mentoring HR team members – Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment with changing priorities – Confident using HR systems and data to improve processes and reporting – Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels – Experience delivering process improvements and operational efficiencies – Ideally available immediately or on short notice