HR Manager – Maternity
Howard James Recruitment is supporting our client with the appointment of an experienced HR Manager for a maternity cover consultancy role based in Blackburn.
Offering a salary of £50,000 to £55,000, this is an opportunity to take a lead role across strategic and operational HR, supporting managers and maintaining effective people processes throughout the employee lifecycle.
The Role
You will lead a small People team and provide trusted HR guidance across the organisation (500 people). The role combines day-to-day operational support with employee relations, policy development and wider people projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee people processes across the employee lifecycle.
- Advise managers on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, redundancy and retirement cases.
- Ensure HR policies, contracts and related documentation remain current and compliant with employment legislation.
- Coach and influence managers to strengthen people management and leadership capability.
- Oversee the performance review process and support the implementation of development and performance improvement plans.
- Monitor payroll information and ensure policies and procedures are applied consistently.
- Provide updates on HR activity, workforce trends and key people matters to support business decision-making.
- Lead or contribute to HR projects that improve processes and support organisational change.
- Support the ongoing development, engagement and retention of employees.
About You
- Previous experience as an HR Manager, People Manager, Senior HR Adviser, HR Business Partner or in a similar senior HR position.
- Experience of managing a small team.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Confident communication, active listening, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
- A pragmatic and accountable approach, with the judgement to understand the wider business impact of decisions.
- CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.
Apply
If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a maternity cover opportunity in Blackburn, apply today through Howard James Recruitment.