HR Manager – 12‑Month Fixed‑Term Maternity Cover

About the role

This 12‑month fixed‑term position provides maternity cover for the HR Manager in Hartlebury. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead culture‑change initiatives, support managers, and ensure HR policies are compliant and effective.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement culture‑change programmes aligned with the company’s strategic vision.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions and team‑building activities.
• Coach and mentor managers on performance management, disciplinary procedures and employee relations.
• Develop, review and communicate HR policies, ensuring legal compliance.
• Handle employee grievances, investigations and disciplinary matters.
• Support health and safety, mental‑wellbeing and employee engagement initiatives.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and talent‑management processes.
• Analyse employee feedback and survey data to inform HR strategy.

Required profile

• Proven experience in HR management, preferably in a similar fixed‑term or maternity‑cover role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and act as a culture champion.

Required skills

• HR policy development
• Performance management
• Employee relations
• Recruitment and onboarding
• Training design and delivery
• Health and safety awareness