HR Manager (3-6 Month Contract)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager for a 3‑6 month contract based in Worthing, with regular travel to Brighton and other sites. The role will provide strategic and operational HR support across a multi‑site organisation and requires immediate availability.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage HR teams to deliver consistent, high‑quality HR support across multiple locations.
• Provide expert advice on complex employee‑relations matters, employment law, organisational change and people‑management issues.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, probation, performance management, absence, disciplinary and grievance procedures, as well as restructures and redundancy processes.
• Partner with senior leaders to support operational and strategic workforce objectives.
• Lead HR projects and initiatives aimed at improving employee experience, engagement and performance.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding requirements and organisational policies.
• Develop and deliver management training on employee‑relations and people‑management topics.
• Analyse workforce data to support decision‑making.
• Coach and develop HR team members to achieve performance and development goals.

Required profile

• CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Degree‑level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK employment law, ACAS guidance and tribunal processes.
• Proven ability to manage complex casework including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, redundancy and organisational change matters.
• Experience leading an HR team or function within a large or multi‑site organisation.
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and safer recruitment practices.
• Ability to travel regularly between sites and work occasional evenings or weekends.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £50,200 – £54,900 per annum.
• Fixed‑term contract of 3‑6 months.
• Office‑based role with travel between sites.
• Equal‑opportunity employer complying with UK legislation.