Talentmark are recruiting for a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join a leading biopharmaceutical company on a contract basis for 6 months.

Salary:
23.81 per hour PAYE, or 31.21 per hour Umbrella.

Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) Role:

• Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning HR initiatives with organisational objectives.
• Provide expert guidance on workforce planning, talent management, performance management, and succession planning.
• Drive performance management processes including goal setting, feedback, and development planning.
• Lead and support HR projects including employee engagement programmes, talent development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Background:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent); experience within a fast-paced or multinational environment is highly desirable.
• Strong background in performance management, talent development, and organisational effectiveness.
• Ability to manage complex employee relations cases and provide expert guidance on workforce and succession planning.
• Solid understanding of employment law.

Company:
Our client is improving people’s lives and health outcomes by focusing on areas of high unmet medical need.

Location:
This role is based at our client’s site in Wrexham, on a hybrid basis with 2 days on site per week.

Apply:
For more information, or to apply for this a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) role please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote job reference (phone number removed).

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.
Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Job Title: People Partner (HR Business Partner)

Location: Warwick/Hybrid

Contract Type: 6 months initial (potential extension up to 12 months)

Role Overview

This is an interim People Partner role (externally aligned to HR Business Partner level), appointed to provide additional capacity, continuity, and delivery support within the People function during a period of significant organisational change and peak demand.

The role is hands-on and delivery-focused, rather than centred on long-term strategic design. It will play a key role in maintaining momentum across critical people initiatives while providing senior stakeholder support.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering & Leadership Support

• Act as the primary People Partner for assigned business areas, aligning people strategy with business objectives
• Coach and advise senior leaders on employee experience, performance, capability, and organisational effectiveness
• Build strong, trusted relationships and provide proactive, commercially focused HR support
• Facilitate communication between business areas and the wider People function

Workforce Planning (Essential)

• Deliver and implement strategic workforce plans already in place
• Translate workforce strategy into practical, operational outcomes
• Support leaders in resource planning aligned to future business needs

Organisational Development & Job Architecture

• Lead delivery of the final phase of job architecture implementation
• Map roles into existing frameworks, ensuring consistency and alignment
• Develop and refine job descriptions, skills, and capability frameworks
• Facilitate alignment across stakeholders with differing priorities

Change & Culture

• Support cultural transformation and people-related change initiatives
• Embed performance-focused behaviours and practices across leadership teams
• Contribute to engagement, inclusion, and leadership development initiatives

Performance & Talent

• Support delivery of the performance management cycle, including calibration processes
• Contribute to talent, succession, and capability planning
• Help implement EVP and talent initiatives to attract and retain talent

Employee Relations (Advisory)

• Provide guidance to leaders on outcomes of complex ER cases
• Support implementation of recommendations (not case ownership)

Continuous Improvement & Insight

• Use internal and external insights to inform decision-making
• Ensure People practices are modern, effective, and aligned to business needs
• Identify and drive process improvements where appropriate

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded, delivery-focused HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience as a People Partner/HR Business Partner
• Strong track record of working with senior leadership teams
• Demonstrated delivery in:
  • Workforce planning (essential)
  • Organisational change and transformation
  • Role design/organisational effectiveness
• Experience operating in complex or matrixed organisations

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to translate strategy into clear, actionable outcomes
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Confident coaching senior leaders
• High level of resilience and adaptability in changing environments
• Strong facilitation skills and attention to detail

Knowledge & Mindset

• Commercially aware with the ability to align people strategy to business value
• Forward-thinking, with awareness of external trends and best practice
• Practical and execution-focused (“a doer”) rather than purely theoretical

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 (or equivalent experience)

Apply now!

Please be advised: if you haven’t heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Contract Role - UK & Ireland Employee Relations Associate Director - England/Remote - 12 months - Inside IR35

We are seeking an UK & Ireland Employee Relations Associate Director - a senior, strategic leader and subject matter expert responsible for shaping and delivering employee relations strategy across the UK and Ireland. Operating as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, this role owns end-to-end ER processes, anticipates emerging workforce risks, and develops innovative, compliant solutions aligned to business objectives. The role delivers impact at functional, market, and business-unit level and is sought out for expertise on complex, high-risk, or precedent-setting ER matters.

Role Overview:
* Job Title: UK & Ireland Employee Relations Associate Director
* Location: England/Remote
* Contract Type: 12 months
* Sector: Healthcare.

* Extensive Employee Relations experience within the UK and Ireland, including strong expertise in local employment law and practice.
* Proven track record of managing complex, high-risk ER cases and leading ER strategy in large or matrixed organisations.
* Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders.
* Strong experience leading complex projects and driving organisational change.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Business Impact
* Serve as a company thought leader and functional SME for Employee Relations across the UK and Ireland.
* Partner with senior leaders to influence and shape business, workforce, and people strategies.
* Participate in the development of market-level and site-level business strategy, translating ER insights into actionable plans.
* Develop and manage ER business plans aligned to organisational and operational objectives.
* Lead large, complex, and high-impact initiatives with segment-wide or market-wide influence.

Employee Relations & Risk Management
* Own end-to-end ER processes, ensuring consistency, scalability, and compliance with UK and Irish employment legislation.
* Act as the primary escalation point for complex, sensitive, or high-risk ER issues.
* Anticipate employee and organisational needs and proactively develop solutions to mitigate risk and improve outcomes.
* Authorise deviations from ER standards and frameworks where business needs require expert judgement.
* Identify and resolve technical, operational, and organisational challenges beyond immediate teams or functions.

Innovation & Thought Leadership
* Develop pioneering and innovative approaches to emerging employee relations trends and challenges.
* Predict emerging employee and stakeholder needs and design forward-looking solutions.
* Perform complex conceptual and analytical assessments to inform ER strategy, policy, and practice.
* Translate highly complex concepts into clear, actionable guidance for leaders at all levels.

Influence & Stakeholder Management
* Influence senior leadership to adopt new ideas, practices, and approaches in employee relations.
* Serve as a trusted advisor on organisational change, conflict resolution, and compliance issues.
* Provide expert input on decisions impacting entire functions, sites, or internal customer groups.

Leadership, Governance & Capability Building
* Provide leadership to and accountability for managers and/or senior professional staff, where applicable.
* Review the work of others, providing strategic challenge and recommendations for improvement.
* Mentor and develop ER professionals, building capability and bench strength.
* Forecast and plan resource requirements to meet current and future ER demand.
* Lead cross-functional, functional, or segment-wide teams or projects as required.

Scope & Impact
* Impact is typically at operational, local market, or business-unit level, with potential for segment-wide influence. Decisions and recommendations may significantly affect entire functions, sites, or internal customer groups and are delivered with a high degree of autonomy.

Please feel free to contact myself - Daisy Nguyen see below at Gibbs Consulting/Atrium UK for a confidential chat to know more details about the role.

Please also note: Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Temporary - 3 Months)
Location: Doncaster (Hybrid Working)
Department: Human Resources
Rate: 22.30 per hour (based on 46,300 PA)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract Type: Temporary (3 months) - could be opportunity to go permenant

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to join a values-driven organisation on a 3-month temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic and hands-on recruitment professional to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced, purpose-led environment.

This role goes beyond traditional recruitment - you will play a key part in building strong, resilient teams and enhancing the overall candidate and hiring manager experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Talent Acquisition initiatives across the organisation
• Deputise for the Head of Talent Acquisition, making independent decisions and supporting the wider TA team
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including senior and head office roles
• Partner with hiring managers to forecast hiring needs and align recruitment strategies
• Lead and support Talent Acquisition projects
• Drive proactive sourcing campaigns to attract high-quality candidates
• Build and maintain talent pipelines through networking, community engagement, and outreach
• Develop external partnerships (e.g. education providers, local organisations, community groups)
• Champion inclusive hiring practices and promote a strong employer brand
• Use data insights and labour market trends to inform recruitment strategies
• Enhance employer branding through storytelling, social media, and engagement activity

About You

• Proven experience in an internal Talent Acquisition or recruitment function
• Strong track record managing end-to-end recruitment in a fast-paced environment
• Experience leading or contributing to TA projects
• Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate hiring needs
• Confident stakeholder manager with strong influencing skills
• Data-driven with experience in workforce planning and talent pipelining
• Able to work independently and make sound decisions
• Solutions-focused with strong problem-solving ability
• Highly organised and customer-focused
• Knowledge of right-to-work requirements (UK)
• Full UK driving licence (travel to sites required)

Desirable:

• Experience in the adult social care sector
• Previous people management experience

Additional Information

• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• Sponsorship is not available for this role

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

HR Director - Telford and remote - 6 months+/RATE: £350-481 per day inside IR35

One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for an HR Director.

Please find some details below:

Clearance Required: BPSS
Duration: 6 months
Location: Telford - The expectation is that the HRD will be on on-site 3 days/week but, given the nature of the role, flexibility will be required.

Must live around west midlands
Must be able to travel into office a minimum of 3-days per week (Telford)
Candidates need to have demonstrable and recent HRD/People Director experience - Circa 3 to 5 years
Need people who have experience managing a population of 2,000+ employees
Happy to consider senior HRBP’s who have strong experience and from west mids

Job Description:

The client is seeking a highly experienced HR Director to support one of its most strategically significant business areas. Reporting directly to the UK HR Director and with a dotted line into the Head of the Market Unit, this is a pivotal leadership role within the UK HR function.
The successful candidate will shape and lead the Market Unit’s people agenda, delivering a workforce strategy that aligns with business goals, supports client engagement, and ensures long-term organisational capability. This is a hands-on and strategic role requiring depth in transformation, workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, and stakeholder influence.

Hybrid working
The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time, with an expectation to be onsite 3 days per week.

Responsibilities
Future Workforce Planning
Lead the strategic workforce planning process for the MU, assessing how client demand, digital disruption, AI/automation, and market changes will impact workforce composition, skills, location strategy, and operating models. Define and implement flexible workforce models that support delivery excellence while enabling agility, cost-effectiveness, and innovation.

Talent Attraction & Retention
Develop and execute talent strategies that differentiate the client in a competitive IT services market with a strong focus on critical skills, employer brand, EVP, and retention. Establish and manage a robust succession planning framework for business-critical and client-facing roles, ensuring leadership continuity and future readiness.

Culture, Morale & Engagement
Take ownership of employee experience, with a focus on improving morale, participation, and retention -particularly within a hybrid workforce. Partner with leaders to drive cultural alignment, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging across geographically distributed and functionally diverse teams.

Client Engagement
Act as a strategic HR partner on major client engagements, supporting bid activity, due diligence, and delivery mobilisation where workforce strategy and stability are key differentiators. Work with business leaders to ensure people-related risks and opportunities are managed proactively during transitions, restructures, or new contract awards.

HR Function Capability & Leadership Partnership
Define the skills, capabilities, structure, and operating model of the HR team supporting the MU to ensure efficient delivery and strategic value. Act as a trusted advisor to the MU Leadership Team, contributing to business planning, growth strategies, and performance improvement with a people lens.

Leadership Coaching & Influence
Provide expert coaching and challenge to senior leaders, supporting them to lead through complexity, ambiguity, and change.
Foster a strong leadership culture by embedding consistent talent standards, feedback practices, and development frameworks.

Employee Relations & Industrial Landscape
Navigate a complex ER and industrial relations environment, including experience with trade unions, works councils, and employee forums.
Manage ER strategies that align with values while supporting business change, transformation, and sustained employee trust.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
Champion DEI across the MU, embedding it into talent, leadership, recruitment, and engagement strategies. Position DEI as a lever for innovation, client perception, and employee loyalty, with clear metrics and accountability.

Data-Driven HR
Leverage people analytics and dashboards to inform decisions, track progress, and demonstrate business value. Use data to anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and enable evidence-based decision-making across the HR and leadership community.

Skills and Experience
A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to execution.
Significant experience in a senior HR leadership role within complex, matrixed organisations - ideally in IT services or consulting.
Strong business acumen and a proven ability to influence and coach senior leaders.
Demonstrated success in driving change, building high-performing teams, and navigating complex employee relations landscapes.
Deep expertise in talent management, workforce transformation, engagement, and culture-building.
Strong understanding of the public sector or regulated environments is advantageous.
Experience managing a population of 2,000+ employees, with a focus on agility, scalability, and business impact.
High level of integrity, discretion, and commercial judgment.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to connect people strategies to business performance, cost drivers, and client outcomes.
Proven ability to lead HR transformation initiatives, including operating model redesign, digital enablement, and capability uplift.
Skilled in leveraging people analytics and workforce data to drive strategic decisions and demonstrate HR value.
Experience in managing HR governance, compliance, and risk frameworks across diverse business units.

Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.

HR Administrator (Fixed Term - 6 Months)

Location: Newport, South Wales
Salary: 28,000
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8.00am - 4.30pm
Friday: 8.00am - 3.30pm

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Vishay, a global leader in semiconductor technology.

Vishay operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Newport, South Wales, specialising in advanced fabrication processes and cutting-edge equipment. The site continues to grow, supported by significant investment in new technology and industry-leading engineering capability.

As part of this continued expansion, Vishay is seeking an experienced HR Administrator to join their high-performing HR team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Role
Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Administrator will provide comprehensive and accurate administrative support across the full employee life-cycle. This is a fixed-term role (6 months initially) and is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, detail-focused HR environment.

You will play a key role in ensuring HR processes run smoothly, supporting employees and managers, and maintaining data accuracy across HR systems.

Key Responsibilities
As HR Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for routine HR-related queries, providing timely and professional administrative support
• Maintaining HR electronic systems, including Workday and Team Seer, ensuring data accuracy and compliance
• Managing electronic and paper HR files, including archiving leaver files in line with retention requirements
• Administering starter and leaver processes, liaising with internal stakeholders to support smooth on-boarding and off-boarding
• Preparing employment contracts and offer packs
• Providing accurate updates to the Payroll team regarding employee changes
• Supporting recruitment administration, including collating CVs, arranging interviews, and issuing candidate communications and feedback
• Updating and maintaining regular HR reports
• Carrying out general administrative duties such as note-taking, scanning, filing, and mail merges

Skills, Knowledge & Experience (Essential)

• Previous experience in a busy HR administration role or similar administrative position
• Strong organisational skills with a methodical and detail-focused approach
• Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across the business

What’s on Offer

• Salary of 28,000
• Early Friday finish
• Opportunity to work for a global technology leader
• Exposure to HR operations within a high-tech manufacturing environment
• Supportive and collaborative HR team

If you are an experienced HR Administrator looking for a varied role within a forward-thinking and innovative business, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity!

Junior HR Advisor (Part-Time, 12-Month FTC) Salary: 36,500 pro rata

Based in Chiswick

Office-based

A highly successful global lighting control systems company within the entertainment industry, based in Chiswick, is recruiting for a Junior HR Advisor to join the team on a 12-month contract - Part Time. You will play a key role in supporting managers with complex employee relations matters, overseeing recruitment activity, and contributing to development and culture-focused projects within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.

Duties involved:

• Build trusted, collaborative relationships with line managers, providing regular advice, guidance and support on people-related matters
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment activity, ensuring a consistently positive and inclusive candidate experience
• Support managers to define recruitment needs and attract high-quality talent
• Manage and resolve complex or sensitive employee relations issues with care, patience and sound judgement, escalating where appropriate
• Provide accurate and timely people data to support reporting, people plans and management dashboards
• Ensure high standards of accuracy and attention to detail in payroll and pension processes
• Take an objective and balanced approach to casework, including investigations and informal resolution of issues (with appropriate support)
• Maintain clear, thorough and professional documentation, including case notes, investigation reports and related records
• Contribute to the review, development and improvement of policies and procedures, keeping your knowledge up to date and applying best practice
• Deliver and coordinate onboarding and training sessions for individuals and small groups, helping to build strong engagement and connection from day one

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 1 year HR Advisor (or equivalent) experience
• Solid exposure to employee relations, recruitment and payroll
• Confident in building relationships across all levels
• Calm, practical and people-focused approach
• CIPD qualified or working towards

Benefits

• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Pension (4% matched)
• Free parking
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Private medical (after probation)

Key considerations (please read before applying):

• Office-based in Chiswick, 5 days per week
• Part-time (25-30 hours across 5 days)
• 12-month fixed-term contract (commitment essential)

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

Job Title: HR Director
Duration: 31/12/2026
Location: London - Hybrid

Job Description:
Client is seeking a highly experienced HR Director to support the largest group of business lines in the UK.
Reporting directly to the UK HR Director and with a dotted line into the UK COO, this is a pivotal leadership role within the UK HR function.

The successful candidate will shape and lead the people agenda, delivering a workforce strategy that aligns with business goals, supports client engagement, and ensures long-term organisational capability.
This is a hands-on and strategic role requiring depth in transformation, workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, and stakeholder influence.
Hybrid working The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.
If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)

Your role
As a strategic HR Director, you will be responsible for driving and championing both country and business-led initiatives.

You will be responsible for:
Acting as a strategic HR partner on major client engagements, bids, and transitions.
Coaching senior leaders and embed consistent talent standards.
Navigating complex employee relations and industrial landscapes.
Championing digital HR tools, automation, and AI for smarter service delivery.
Leading strategic workforce planning and succession for critical roles.
Driving culture, engagement, and DEI across hybrid, distributed teams.
Using data and analytics to inform decisions and demonstrate impact.
Representing client HR in external forums and industry bodies.

Your skills and experience
A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to execution.
Significant experience in a senior HR leadership role within complex, matrixed organisations - ideally in IT services or consulting.
Strong business acumen and a proven ability to influence and coach senior leaders.
Demonstrated success in driving change, building high-performing teams, and navigating complex employee relations landscapes.
Deep expertise in talent management, workforce transformation, engagement, and culture-building.
Experience managing a population of 2,000+ employees, with a focus on agility, scalability, and business impact.
High level of integrity, discretion, and commercial judgment.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to connect people strategies to business performance, cost drivers, and client outcomes.
Proven ability to lead HR transformation initiatives, including operating model redesign, digital enablement, and capability uplift.
Skilled in leveraging people analytics and workforce data to drive strategic decisions and demonstrate HR value.
Experience in managing HR governance, compliance, and risk frameworks across diverse business units.

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.

Job Title: Senior HR & ER Business Partner

Location: Dagenham, East London (hybrid working arrangements, the office based will be in Dagenham. The organisation works a hybrid working model with an expected 2 days minimum in the office and 3 days working from home)

Salary: 60,000 per annum

Duration: 12 months FTC

We’re seeking a Senior HR & ER Business Partner on behalf of our catering, cleaning, building maintenance and facilities client. The role will support the Associate Director of HR in delivering a proactive, high quality HR Service, with a strong emphasis on leading employee relations strategy, complex case management, and providing expert HR guidance across the organisation.

• The role will lead and oversee HR & employee relations activity across one or a combination of business units

• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and managers, the role will provide expert guidance on complex people issues including performance, conduct, attendance, organisational change, and wellbeing, promoting fair, consistent and legally compliant people practices that build trust, reduce risk and support a positive, high performing culture

• Act as the senior escalation point for complex ER cases, providing expert guidance on conduct, grievance, capability, attendance, performance and sensitive employee issues.

• Line manage, support and develop ER/HR Business Partners and HR Advisors, ensuring high standards of case management, professional development and consistent application of policy and practice.

• Provide coaching and supervision to the HR team to build capability, confidence and consistency in managing ER casework.

• Work with key stakeholders to proactively identify and resolve HR and ER issues, translating business needs and legislative changes into practical workforce solutions.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior managers and trade union representatives to support effective communication, engagement, and resolution of workforce issues.

• Lead on complex organisational change activity, including restructures, redundancy, TUPE and service redesign, ensuring legal compliance and best practice.

• Oversee HR-related projects and manage external providers (e.g. legal advisors, occupational health, mediators), ensuring high-quality service delivery and effective case resolution.

• Own HR data reporting and insight at a senior level, ensuring accurate case recording, trend analysis (absence, conduct, turnover) and actionable insights to inform strategic decision making.

• Act as a CIPHR champion, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement in HR systems and reporting capability.

• Drive continuous improvement in HR policies, processes and systems to ensure modern, consistent and effective people management practice.

Experience:

• Qualitied to Level 5 CIPD or equivalent experience
• Membership of CIPD
• Extensive experience operating as a senior HR/ER practitioner within complex organisations
• Proven experience leading and managing ER casework at a high level, including complex, sensitive, and high risk-matters
• Experience line managing HR professionals, including coaching, development and performance management
• Strong track record of advising senior leaders and managers on employment law, policy and risk-based decision making
• Significant experience managing employee relations in unionised environments, including consultation, negotiation and dispute resolution
• Demonstrate experience leading organisational change programmes, including restructures, redundancy and TUPE
• Proven ability to analyse HR data and ER trends to identify risks, inform decisions and improve outcomes
• Experience developing and improving HR policies, procedures and toolkits
• Experience working with HR systems (e.g. CIPHR or similar) to ensure accurate data, reporting and process improvement
• Ability to work independently at a senior level, exercising sound judgement on complex and high risk ER matters

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Are you ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? As an HR & Office Manager on a Fixed Term Contract until August 2026, you will support the full employee lifecycle for a high volume of seasonal staff, ensuring smooth operations and compliance.

HR & Office Manager Responsibilities
This position will involve, but will not be limited to:

• Managing end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes for temporary staff to ensure timely, compliant onboarding.
• Maintaining up-to-date HR records and conducting audits of staff documentation in line with employment legislation.
• Supporting employee relations and resolving HR queries with practical, solutions-focused guidance.
• Overseeing office administration, including scheduling, coordinating HR systems, and generating reports.
• Ensuring compliance with DBS, right-to-work checks, and other regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating with senior management to support HR projects and policy implementation.
• Handling ad-hoc HR administration and contributing to process improvement initiatives.

HR & Office Manager Rewards

• Competitive salary aligned with experience (£35,(Apply online only) - £40,(Apply online only .
• Fixed-term contract until August 2026, with the potential to extend or transition to a permanent role.
• Hybrid working with flexibility to balance office and remote work.
• 32 days holiday inclusive of public holidays, pro-rata.
• Full induction programme and access to company resources including a laptop and WFH hardware.
• Staff social events, seasonal team activities, and a well-stocked refreshments kitchen.
• Opportunities to develop your HR and office management skills in a vibrant environment aligned with long-term organisational growth.

The Company
Our client is a global organisation with a rich history of empowering young people through immersive learning experiences.

HR & Office Manager Experience Essentials

• Proven experience in HR administration, recruitment, and employee relations within a busy environment.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation, DBS checks, and right-to-work regulations.
• Experience managing HR systems, reporting tools, and maintaining accurate records.
• Confident in managing multiple priorities and working to tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Proficient in MS Office and HR software.

Location
Based in Oxford, this role accommodates a hybrid working model.

Action
If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, then please apply online today! We will review and respond to all applications.

Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit (url removed) and follow us on LinkedIn.

HR Consultant - Plymouth

Contract

Hybrid

Full time

PAYE: £21.14 per hour OR

Limited/Umbrella: £27.70 per hour

Position Summary

• We are looking for an experienced HR professional for an initial period of 4 months.
• This role provides an HR advisory service covering a broad range of activities from advising managers on general HR queries, supporting restructure/TUPE processes.
• The postholder will also be required to act as the HR Advisor on Employee Relations matters, particularly advising the Chair at hearings and appeals.
  The postholder may also get involved in policy development and implementation.
• We are looking for someone with chartered status of CIPD, or with a Level 5 qualification and working towards their full CIPD membership.
  Experience of working in local government or the public sector is an advantage.
• Start date: as soon as possible

To find out more information please contact Abbie at (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Job Reference: BIL- Salary: £26,871 per annum, rising to £28,012 after probationEmployment Type: Fixed Term

Please note: This is a 12-month contract to cover a maternity leave

Do you enjoy keeping things organised, supporting people, and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes?

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-focused HR Administrator to join our team at PA Housing. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in supporting our HR and Recruitment teams, helping to deliver a high-quality, efficient service to colleagues across the organisation.

You’ll be at the centre of HR operations coordinating processes, supporting managers, and making sure everything from onboarding to employee changes is handled accurately and on time. If you enjoy variety, working with people, and making a difference through great organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

This isn’t just about administration it’s about supporting our people and helping the organisation run at its best.

What’s in it for you.

In addition to the salary, we offer a number of benefits, including:

• High street discount schemes
• Health cash plans
• 26 days’ annual leave, increasing to 29 after three years, with the opportunity to buy more
• Flexible bank holidays take them when it suits you
• Car leasing scheme
• Hybrid working offering you the flexibility to thrive in your role. You’ll have the opportunity to blend the best of both worlds, spending approximately two to three days per week in the office once settled in the role. This is flexible and depends on meeting cycles and board activity. We also offer an optional nine-day fortnight scheme, allowing you to compress your hours if it suits the role.

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinate day-to-day HR administration, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time
• Support HR and Recruitment processes, including onboarding, absence management, restructures, and employee relations cases
• Be a first point of contact for HR queries, providing clear and helpful guidance to managers and colleagues
• Coordinate probation processes and support managers through key stages
• Manage DBS and documentation renewal processes, ensuring compliance
• Oversee the leaver process, including documentation, system updates, and exit interviews
• Prepare and issue HR correspondence such as letters for absence, disciplinary, and grievance cases
• Maintain and update HR systems (e.g. iTrent) ensuring data is accurate and GDPR compliant
• Support contractual changes, ensuring payroll is updated in a timely manner
• Produce HR reports, data, and KPI information to support the wider team
• Assist with recruitment administration when needed, including job adverts and new starter documentation
• Provide general administrative support such as minute taking, meeting coordination, and document preparation
• Support continuous improvement by helping streamline processes and improve service delivery

What we’re looking for:

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience in HR administration or a similar role
• Have a good understanding of HR processes and basic employment law
• Are highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities
• Have strong attention to detail and take pride in accurate work
• Are confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Are a strong communicator with great interpersonal skills
• Can handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Enjoy working as part of a team and supporting others
• Bring a proactive, “can-do” attitude and a willingness to learn
• Are committed to delivering great internal customer service

If specific qualifications are required, please upload them with your application to demonstrate your eligibility.

At PA Housing, we believe in respect, integrity, and accountability. Our work is about people not just properties and we’re always looking for ways to do better. If that sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear from you.

AGENCIES: We know where you are if we need your support so please do not contact us.

To apply for this role please click on the apply button or for any enquiries please email - We reserve the right to close this job advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Therefore, we advise you to apply promptly to ensure your application can be considered.

Enfield, 55k

FTC 12 months

Portfolio Group are delighted to be working with a fantastic client who are looking for a People Operations Manager, on a 12-month contract based in Enfield (3 days per week) and Welwyn Garden City (1-2 days per week)

You will lead and deliver the operational and strategic delivery of all People and HR services across the organisation.

This role ensures that people processes, policies, and systems are effective, compliant, and aligned to business objectives, supporting a high-performing, engaged, and legally compliant workforce.

You will act as subject matter expert for People Operations, workforce governance, and employee relations, whilst driving continuous improvement across People Services.

Responsibilities include:

• Workforce planning and organisational structuring support
• Recruitment operations and onboarding governance
• Employee relations and case management
• Policy development, implementation and adherence
• Compensation and benefits administration
• HR systems, data management and reporting
• Attendance, absence and performance administration
• Compliance, audit readiness and employment legislation
• Contractor and supplier workforce governance (where applicable)
• Employee engagement operational delivery
• Offboarding and exit management
• Process improvement and efficiency initiatives

If you’d like to find out more about this exciting role, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

51487MSW

INDHRR

The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Interim HR Manager (Education)
Kent
June 2026 - December 2026
Hybrid Working (minimum 3 days onsite)
Daily rate

Panoramic Associates is partnering with a well-regarded education provider in Kent to appoint an experienced Interim HR Manager for a key assignment running through to the Christmas break.

This is a pivotal role during a period of organisational transition. You’ll play a central part in supporting leadership, stabilising HR operations, and guiding the workforce through change with confidence and clarity.

Reporting to the HR Director, you will also lead and support a small HR team, with line management responsibility for two HR Officers.

Key Requirements

• Current or recent experience within a school or multi-academy trust
• Proven track record operating at HR Manager level
• CIPD Level 5 qualification
• Experience with Edupay (highly desirable)

This is an opportunity to step into an interim role where your expertise will make an immediate impact. You’ll help shape a positive employee experience during a critical period, while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working model.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Abbey at Panoramic Associates:
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Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a dynamic role within a prestigious environment? Our client based in Pangbourne, is seeking an HR Manager for a fixed-term maternity cover of up to 9 months. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a supportive and collaborative environment.

As the HR Manager, you will lead a dedicated HR team, providing essential support and guidance to over 200 staff members. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a busy, multifaceted environment and is passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture.

• Location: Pangbourne - fully office based
• 9-month Fixed Term Contract
• Salary: 40k - 46k - depending on experience
• Working Hours: 8.30am - 5pm or 9am - 5.30pm

As the HR Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing employee relations casework
• Advising on restructuring and redundancy and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and statutory requirements.
• You will also oversee the recruitment lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding
• Support the development of HR policies and procedures that reflect best practice and employment law.
• Additionally, you will play a crucial role in promoting staff wellbeing initiatives and equality, diversity, and inclusion strategies.

The successful HR Manager will have the following related skills & experience:

• Substantial experience in HR management
• Strong knowledge of employment law
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage complex employee relations issues are essential.
• Experience with payroll management and HR information systems will be advantageous.
• CIPD level 7 or above
• Due to the location, you will need to be a driver with your own transport

A Private Education organisation based in London, are looking for an Interim HR Transformation Lead (HRIS) to support with process improvement and a HR System implementation.

Client Details

Private Education

Based in London

Description

A Interim HR Transformation Lead (HRIS) to:

• Support with a HR and Payroll system implementation

• Conduct a review of existing employment contracts, HR policies and processes to identify areas for improvement

• Map all roles and T&C’s to highlight any consistencies and gaps prior to system configuration

• Collaborate with the project team to design HR workflows, process maps and user guides

• Provide HR guidance to system configuration decisions and escalate any risks during the project to the HR team

• Partner collaboratively with the technical team to implement a new HRIS, from configuration through to testing

• Provide advice on processes and the HR System implementation, constantly reviewing what is and isn’t working

• Provide training to the organisation on system usage

• Embed change within the organisation

• Provide strong stakeholder engagement to gain buy in from the organisation on new ways of working, and consistently seek feedback from stakeholders through the HRIS Implementation project

• Effectively communicate change and builder user buy-in

• Supporting the embedding of change post go-live and monitor adoption to provide feedback, and address any issues that arise with the system delivery

Profile

An Interim HR Transformation Lead (HRIS) with:

-An experienced HR professional with experience working on HR system implementations or change projects

• Experience of supporting a HRIS implementation and process improvement

• Experience of developing strong stakeholder relationships

• HR Transformation or change experience

• Open to all sector experience

Job Offer

12 month FTC - Interim HR Transformation Lead (HRIS)

London based - full time on site

Up to 65,000 dependent on experience

HR Director - London hybrid - 480 per day inside IR35 - 6 months Our client is seeking an experienced HR Director to support the largest group of business lines in the UK. Reporting directly to the UK HR Director and with a dotted line into the UK COO, this is a pivotal leadership role within the UK HR function. The successful candidate will shape and lead the people agenda, delivering a workforce strategy that aligns with business goals, supports client engagement, and ensures long-term organisational capability. This is a hands-on and strategic role requiring depth in transformation, workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, and stakeholder influence. Your role As a strategic HR Director, you will be responsible for driving and championing both country and business-led initiatives. You will be responsible for: Acting as a strategic HR partner on major client engagements, bids, and transitions. Coaching senior leaders and embed consistent talent standards. Navigating complex employee relations and industrial landscapes. Championing digital HR tools, automation, and AI for smarter service delivery. Leading strategic workforce planning and succession for critical roles. Driving culture, engagement, and DEI across hybrid, distributed teams. Using data and analytics to inform decisions and demonstrate impact. Representing our client in external forums and industry bodies. Your skills and experience A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to execution. Significant experience in a senior HR leadership role within complex, matrixed organisations - ideally in IT services or consulting. Strong business acumen and a proven ability to influence and coach senior leaders. Demonstrated success in driving change, building high-performing teams, and navigating complex employee relations landscapes. Deep expertise in talent management, workforce transformation, engagement, and culture-building. Experience managing a population of 2,000+ employees, with a focus on agility, scalability, and business impact. High level of integrity, discretion, and commercial judgment. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to connect people strategies to business performance, cost drivers, and client outcomes. Proven ability to lead HR transformation initiatives, including operating model redesign, digital enablement, and capability uplift. Skilled in leveraging people analytics and workforce data to drive strategic decisions and demonstrate HR value. Experience in managing HR governance, compliance, and risk frameworks across diverse business units. HR Director - London hybrid - 480 per day - 6 months *Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website.* *Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.* *Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.* *Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.*

We’re representing a large multi national IT Consultancy who are seeking an HR Director to support one of their largest groups of business lines in the UK. This is a hybrid working role based in London.

This is a high-impact leadership role, reporting directly to the UK HR Director with a dotted line to the UK COO.

The Opportunity

You’ll shape and deliver a forward-thinking people agenda that drives organisational performance, strengthens client engagement, and builds long-term capability. This is both a strategic and hands-on role, ideal for someone who can lead transformation while staying close to execution.

Responsibilities include:

• Partnering on major client engagements, bids, and business transitions
• Coaching senior leaders and embedding high talent standards
• Leading workforce planning and succession strategies
• Navigating complex employee relations and industrial landscapes
• Driving culture, engagement, and DEI across hybrid teams
• Championing digital HR, automation, and AI-enabled service delivery
• Using data and analytics to influence decisions and demonstrate impact
• Representing HR in external forums and industry bodies

About you - You will have:

• Proven HR leadership experience in complex, matrixed organisations in a similar environment ie IT services or consulting
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence at executive level
• Track record in transformation, talent strategy, and organisational change
• Deep expertise in workforce planning, engagement, and culture
• Experience leading HR for large populations (2,000+ employees)
• Confidence managing risk, governance, and employee relations at scale
• Data-driven mindset with experience leveraging people analytics

For an opportunity to work for a forward thinking global organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Artis HR are supporting a well-established organisation in the search for an experienced HR Shared Services Manager to join their People function on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a great opportunity for a strong HR operations leader who enjoys balancing hands-on delivery with team leadership and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

The Role

Reporting into the Head of People Hub & ER, you’ll lead the day-to-day operations of the HR shared services function, managing a team of 8 and ensuring a high-quality, efficient and employee-focused service across the full employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and developing the HR shared services team
Overseeing delivery of core HR services including onboarding, offboarding, employee data and benefits administration
Managing workflow, capacity and SLAs to maintain a consistent, high-quality service
Acting as an escalation point for complex HR queries, driving root cause analysis and solutions
Coaching and developing the team to build a high-performance culture
Driving continuous improvement, process optimisation and use of HR systems and technology
Partnering with ER, Payroll and People Partners to ensure seamless delivery
Ensuring strong governance, compliance and data integrity
About You
Proven experience leading an HR operations or shared services team
Strong knowledge of the employee lifecycle and UK employment law
Experience managing SLAs, workflows and service delivery
A confident leader who enjoys developing and coaching teams
Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

What’s on Offer
Salary up to 55,000
Hybrid working (2-3 days a week in Cirencester)
Opportunity to lead and shape a key HR function
Collaborative and forward-thinking People team

Additional Information

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We aim to respond to every application, however due to the volume of interest it is not always possible to provide detailed individual feedback. Successful candidates may be contacted for further information or invited to book an initial screening call.

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Salary: £12.98 per hourShift hours: Part Time

We’re currently recruiting a friendly Receptionist to provide first-class reception service for Healthcare on a part time basis, contracted to 24 hours per week.

As a Receptionist, you will work in a welcoming team to ensure that all staff and visitors are greeted and dealt with in a warm and efficient manner. In return, you will have the chance to progress with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go above and beyond.

Could you bring your spark to Healthcare? Here’s what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all staff and visitors
• Answering all incoming calls in a friendly manner
• Providing administrative support across a diverse range of areas
• Managing the ordering and distribution of office supplies
• Ensuring the office area is always kept neat and tidy
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image

Our ideal Receptionist will:

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess fantastic organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Be competent in using Microsoft Office and general office equipment
• Display passion for delivering excellent customer service
• Be an excellent team player
• Have the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

Job Reference: com/3004/ / /BU #Medirest

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Reference: com/3004/ / /BULocation: Sutton In Ashfield

Salary: £12.76 per hourShift hours: Full Time

4 days on, 4 days off (07:30-19:30)

Weekends will be included

We’re currently recruiting a dedicated Receptionist to help ensure the smooth running of Mess services at CTCRM Lympstone on a full-time basis, contracted to 42 hours per week.

As a Receptionist, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of customer care and cleanliness. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go above and beyond.

Could you bring your spark to Defence? Here’s what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in keeping the lobby and other public areas clean and tidy
• Managing room reservations
• Helping housekeeping and restaurant staff to set up rooms or move furniture
• Responding to customer requests where required

Our ideal Receptionist will:

• Be adaptable and easily embrace changing priorities
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have experience delivering high quality customer care
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/2104/ / /BU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Reference: com/2104/ / /BULocation: Exmouth