Barchester Healthcare have a newly created HR Advisor position to join our exceptional employee services team. As one of the largest care home providers in the UK, and the only care provider to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in 2019, 2020, and 2021, Barchester are dedicated to ensuring our 17,000 colleagues have an exceptional experience with us.
Working remotely, this varied position will allow you to demonstrate your skills and experience in coaching managers to implement best practice HR policies and procedures in conjunction with a dedicated HR Business Partner. You will specifically focus on providing HR support to a multi-million pound, fast paced new build programme, including recruitment to 10 new care home openings per year and providing an enhanced HR service to these homes in their first year.
This is a 12 month contract position.
NEED TO HAVE:
Previous experience in a HR Advisor role
Experience in opening new services would be beneficial
Ability to travel across England when required
NEED TO DO:
Work in conjunction with recruitment, senior management, and the projects team for on boarding of staff members
Provide a comprehensive induction for Care Home Administrators and Managers
Contractual support
Deliver HR surgeries on site
Support with case management
Delivery of HR training to heads of department
Barchester are dedicated to ensuring that our team are respected and their contribution valued. If you are looking to develop a career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be.

We have an opportunity for a UK-based Contract Structural Engineer to work on a remote basis, for a well-respected consultancy to support a growing pipeline of residential projects. This is a fully remote opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working on practical, buildable designs and contributing to the delivery of low-rise residential developments. The consultancy has built a strong reputation for providing pragmatic engineering solutions across the UK residential sector and is looking to bring in additional contract support as project demand continues to increase. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and technically strong engineering team delivering structural design for low-rise residential schemes. Much of the work will focus on masonry structures, with projects typically including housing developments, small residential blocks, and developer-led schemes. You will work closely with experienced engineers and technicians, contributing to concept design, calculations, and technical problem-solving across a varied portfolio of projects. This role offers the chance to work on multiple developments simultaneously while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote contract arrangement. This is a flexible contract role where hours will vary from week-to-week – typically this may be c. 20 hours per week though at busier times may range up to 40. We’re looking for a capable Structural Engineer with solid experience in residential design who can confidently produce and review structural calculations for masonry structures. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently, managing their own workload, and collaborating remotely with a wider engineering team. What’s On Offer Fully remote working arrangement with flexible working patterns. Opportunity to work on a steady pipeline of UK residential developments. Collaborative engineering team with strong technical support. Exposure to a variety of residential schemes across multiple developers. Long-term contract potential with consistent project workload. What You Need To Succeed Proven experience delivering structural design for low-rise residential projects. UK-based. Strong masonry design experience is essential. Additional experience with steel, concrete and timber structures would be beneficial. Ability to produce structural calculations and technical reports independently. Familiarity with common structural engineering software (e.g. Tekla Tedds, MasterSeries or similar). Understanding of UK building regulations and relevant Eurocodes. Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians and external consultants in a remote environment. Strong communication skills and a practical approach to problem solving. Chartered with IStructE or ICE (preferred but not essential). MEng or BEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

Rullion is offering an exciting opportunity for an HRIS Specialist ready to make an impact within a well-established rail organisation. In this role, you’ll take ownership of HR systems, supporting their ongoing development and ensuring they effectively meet the needs of the business and its workforce.

Join a forward-moving rail organisation where your expertise will help power the systems behind a workforce that keeps the country connected

Purpose of the Role:

• Maintain the companies HR and Payroll system (Workday)
• Configure changes across HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Security, Integrations, Reporting and Payroll modules in Workday.
• Manage and monitor integrations to and from Workday.
• SME in the development of HR systems in line with the HR global/ regional strategy, maximizing the use and value of our HR Systems and tools.
• Support the HR functional ownership, governance and controls.
• Partner with representatives of CIO, CTO, Regional SME’s and application support teams
• Provide best-practice guidance on Workday functionality, ensuring system scalability and adherence to legal and company compliance.
• Co-ordinate and prioritise HR functional technology changes requests.
• Participate in problem solving in relation to process, service, technology and data issues.
• Creating and maintaining operational documentation in relation to the deployed HR technology and hand over into HRIS BAU and shared services.
• The SME for how people data should be transacted and moved around between systems.
• Supporting HRIS on best practice and continuous improvement in relation to HR systems and data.
• Lead system implementations/ changes from project phase to BAU
• Liaise with customers, colleagues, key stakeholders and third parties to manage system requirements
• Lead data governance activities and audits
• In-depth understanding of payroll processing
• Work as part of a small team to support the business

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage system performance issues and incident management
• Configure changes i.e. new work schedules, new collective agreements, new paytype etc
• Undertake all required trainings
• Stay up to date with system releases and change in functionality
• Managing and maintaining integrations
• UAT- review scenarios to ensure functionality is compliant with HR Legislation and company policy/ processes. Complete testing.
• Create the appropriate user documentation and procedures to support new implementations and changes, also assist in training on the updated functionality.
• SME for HR Systems
• Support with pay award configuration changes and data maintenance
• Support and upload mass data changes
• Communicates upcoming HR system changes
• Work with regional process owners on regular basis to confirm upcoming needs, anticipates impact on change
• Prepares cut-over plans for go-live of anything new
• Manage position-based access in line with Company policy/ role framework/ GDPR
• Raise any concerns/ risks appropriately
• Work closely with the business and internal teams to drive improvements and build good working relationships
• Manage annual maintenance activities i.e. two system releases annually.

Skills and Experience:

Essential

• In-depth experience using HR/ Payroll Systems
• Experienced in configuring changes in HCM, Time Tracking, Absence and/ or

Payroll.

• Experience managing multiple downstream systems, interfaces, annual upgrade/ patching activities
• Experience implementing change/ new solutions to support the employee life cycle
• UAT
• Experience managing incidents
• Experience with people data (HR & payroll)
• Experience using reporting tools
• Good communication skills
• Good working knowledge of Excel

Desirable

• Experience using Workday/ SAP/ Oracle/ Peoplesoft/ Zellis
• Experience in automation
• Understanding of complex terms and conditions
• Experience working in a similar role, ideally within a shared services environment
• You will have an understanding of organisation and people data, ideally in a complex business environment working with multiple sets of terms and conditions.
• Have good understanding of common HR processes with a track record and sound knowledge of HRIS solutions and utilisation of complex multi-site, multinational matrix type business environment.

Behavioural Competencies:

Approaches goals and objectives with drive, energy and enthusiasmHas a ‘right first time’ and 'can do ‘attitudeGenerates ideasDelivers excellent customer serviceProactive approach to work and uses own initiative to implement improvementsEmbraces new challenges, is hands on operationally and gets things doneSets high standards of work for self, and team, and consistently achieves theseCommitment to good governanceListens attentively to others’ perspectives and provides constructive feedback and coachingAdhere to core values

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

12-Month Contract 25 per hour
Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in the Whitley office, Coventry

The Opportunity

My client is seeking an experienced HR Consultant to join a dynamic HR Direct Contact Centre team on a 12-month contract. This is a hybrid role, combining remote working with 2-3 days per week on site at the Whitley office.

As the first point of contact for employees and managers, you’ll play a critical role in delivering accurate, timely, and employee-focused HR guidance across a wide range of people-related queries. If you enjoy fast-paced environments, problem-solving, and making a direct impact on employee experience, this role offers the perfect platform.

The Role

Working within the HR Direct Contact Centre, you will manage and resolve HR queries covering areas such as recruitment, performance, reward, absence, and employee relations. Queries are received via email, portal, and virtual assistant, with outbound calls made where deeper discussion is required.

You’ll also support daily operational activity, including absence reporting and managing inbox queries, ensuring all interactions meet agreed service levels and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for UK-based employees and managers on HR policies and procedures
• Diagnose queries effectively, identify relevant policies, and guide employees and managers on correct application
• Coach managers using sound employment law knowledge to ensure consistent and compliant decision-making
• Manage HR cases through to resolution within service level agreements
• Respond to enquiries via email, portal, virtual assistant, and outbound calls where required
• Build rapport and trust to fully understand and resolve employee issues
• Maintain strong working relationships across the wider HR community and business
• Support operational delivery of transactional and administrative HR processes
• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and deployment of HR policies
• Pull and manage absence reporting and oversee non-employee query inboxes
• Work collaboratively within the HR Direct team to deliver a high-quality service

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in an HR advisory or employee relations role
• Strong generalist HR knowledge, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance management
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Degree-qualified or equivalent practical HR experience
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Desirable

• Experience working in a high-volume HR Contact Centre
• Stakeholder management and process improvement experience
• Project management experience (planning, risk management, delivery)
• Experience using HR systems such as SAP and SuccessFactors
• Familiarity with ticketing systems (e.g. Cloud for Service)
• Experience managing chat or virtual assistant escalations

About You

• Results-driven and resilient, with the ability to perform under pressure
• A natural problem-solver with a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset
• Confident communicating complex information clearly and empathetically
• Organised, proactive, and capable of balancing short-term priorities with long-term thinking
• A collaborative team player who builds credibility and trust quickly

If you’re an HR professional who thrives in a fast-moving, employee-focused environment and enjoys delivering high-quality advisory support, this contract role offers an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.

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.

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

Paying £30k-£33k 12-month Fixed Term Contract Hybrid working arrangement is offered Manchester City Centre based Our client is seeking an experienced People Operations Assistant to support the infrastructure, processes, and systems that enable their People function to scale within a growing global consultancy. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys enhancing People processes in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and can balance attention to detail with sound judgement and pragmatism. As the business grows, you will play a key role in maintaining structure and consistency across the employee lifecycle and annual People initiatives. You ll oversee core People processes, supporting the smooth delivery of performance and promotion cycles so managers can focus on leading their teams. You ll have the opportunity to make a real impact in a scaling organisation, where your ideas and approach will help shape and strengthen the People function. Key responsibilities of the People Operations Assistant: Identify ways we can enhance the workflows for People initiatives throughout the employee lifecycle. Own processes such as onboarding, employment changes, promotions,offboarding, and other essential People administration tasks. Develop, document, and maintain comprehensive People workflows, process maps, templates, and operating procedures to ensure clarity and consistency. Establish clear timelines, and effective handoffs for all People activities. Play an active role in the processes that have a direct impact on payroll, benefits, and People systems. Identify and address recurring challenges, suggesting solutions to streamline and improve processes, making effective use of automation where possible. Coordinate schedules, communications, templates, and completion tracking for regular People-related activities, supporting smooth and timely execution. Collaborate with the People Director & People Business Partner to ensure People initiatives are effectively delivered across the global team. Support the effective utilisation of People systems, including HRIS (Bamboo), ATS (Workable) and performance management tools. Take responsibility for various cross-functional People projects as our business priorities evolve. Key requirements for the People Operations Assistant: Evidenced prior experience in People Operations, HR Operations, or similar role. Experience working in a growing, fast-paced business where processes are still evolving. Strong track record of improving and embedding People processes and operations for people initiatives. Experience supporting multi-country or international employee populations would be beneficial but not essential. Strong judgement and ability to balance employee experience, business need, and operational discipline. Confident communicator with strong written communication skills. Comfortable managing multiple priorities and driving follow-through, able to work independently and take ownership in a lean team environment Strong attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture. Ideally, experience in a consulting, professional services, PE-backed, or other fast-growth environment. If you are interested in this People Operations Assistant position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman. Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the Northwest of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

People/ HR Advisor - 9 month FTC

As a People Advisor, you ll be at the heart of the employee experience championing a culture of respect, fairness, and engagement. You ll partner with managers and employees alike, offering expert guidance, resolving challenges, and helping to build an environment where everyone can thrive.

Duties include:

• Facilitate training sessions and workshops for managers
• Providing expert guidance and support to both Managers and Supervisors on employee relation
• Provide support and cover for payroll activities when required, maintaining a working knowledge of HR and payroll systems (including Workday), ensuring accuracy and compliance with payroll processes and deadlines.
• Ensure consistent application of policies, agreements and procedures across the organisation and project
• Manage and track absence cases, working to reduce costs and improve attendance rates
• Continue the creation, revision, and distribution of HR documentation
• Support the implementation of the organisation s People Strategy in partnership with the People team
• Regularly review and update HR policies and the employee handbook to ensure compliance and relevance
• Ensure GDPR compliance in HR processes whilst completing regular data protection training and supporting the Data Compliance Officer (DCO)
• Provide support during disciplinary and grievance hearings, including advising managers and taking detailed notes.
• Responsible for the Occupational Health referral process and coordinating with health professionals when necessary.
• Plan and conduct employee inductions, ensuring a positive onboarding experience.
• Champion employee feedback initiatives such as the Colleague Surveys and Colleague Connect.
• Display drive, energy and passion to continually enhance the performance of the department alongside the business requirements.

Essential:

Strong understanding of IT, including MS Office packages.

Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment.

Flexibility regarding working hours in a 24/7 business.

Experience dealing with Trade Unions and Industrial Relations.

Valid Driving Licence.

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent experience.

Desirable:

MHFA qualification or equivalent experience.

Experience using Workday HR system.

Knowledge of the transport sector.

I am urgently seeking an Interim HR Adviser for my Arts sector client based in East London. This role will be until the end of December 2026 on a fixed term contract at a salary of 36,530 per year plus benefits on hybrid working arrangement basis, with 3 days per week in the office and 2 days working remotely.

Reporting to the 2 HR Business Partners, your role will involve supporting the HR team and organisation with HR Operations during a time of significant change and transition as they open a new site. The ideal candidate will: -

• Be available to start immediately or at short notice
• Have experience working as an HR Adviser, dealing with ER case management and recruitment
• Support and advise managers and staff on employee relations matters, including absence, performance, health and safety matters, grievances, disciplinaries and redundancy processes as applicable
• Have a minimum associate member of the CIPD or have comparable HR experience
• have experience of applying HR policies and procedures with the ability to adapt and bespoke advice on a case by case basis dependent on the situation

If you are available immediately or at short notice and you meet the required skills, knowledge and experience requirements, please submit your up to date CV in application for the role and for further information.

Job Title:

HR & Payroll Administrator Location:

Hawick based, with remote applicants also considered Pay Rate:

£14.36 per hour Start Date:

ASAP Job Type:

Temporary- Ongoing Hours:

Monday- Friday (7.5 hours per day)

Main Responsibilities: Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and confidential employee records Support recruitment processes, including advertising roles and coordinating interviews Coordinate onboarding and prepare employment contracts and offer letters Manage employee lifecycle activities (starters, leavers, promotions, absence tracking) Respond to employee queries on HR policies and procedures Provide administrative support for performance management and training Process payroll accurately and on time (weekly/monthly) Maintain payroll data, including salaries, benefits, and statutory deductions Manage timesheets, overtime, and absence-related payroll inputs Resolve payroll queries and discrepancies efficiently Ensure compliance with employment legislation and statutory requirements (e.g. HMRC, pensions, National Insurance) Produce HR and payroll reports (e.g. absence, headcount, turnover)

Requirements: Demonstrated experience in HR administration and payroll processing Familiarity with payroll systems and HR software platforms Solid understanding of UK employment legislation and payroll regulations Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage time effectively Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships Maintains a high level of confidentiality and professionalism at all times A proactive approach with strong problem-solving capabilities

If you are interested in applying for this role

Apply Now – Attach your CV and one of our colleagues will be in touch shortly.

Recruitment Administrator Location: On‑site – Clevedon Contract: Full‑time, Temporary (Ongoing) Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Recruitment Administrator on behalf of a well‑established manufacturing organisation based in Clevedon. This is a full‑time, on‑site temporary role, supporting a busy blue collar recruitment function during a period of increased hiring activity.

The Role

This position plays a key role in ensuring the smooth coordination of recruitment activity, supporting candidates from CV submission through to offer and start date. The role is highly administrative, requiring strong organisation, attention to detail, and effective communication with internal stakeholders and recruitment agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Reviewing, logging, and distributing blue‑collar CVs Maintaining recruitment trackers and master spreadsheets with a high level of accuracy Coordinating and booking interviews and trade tests Updating recruitment data, statistics, and reports Supporting the approvals and offer process via recruitment agencies Chasing internal and external stakeholders to meet recruitment timelines Providing regular vacancy and requirement updates to agencies Uploading and filing interview and trade test documentation

About You

Previous experience in recruitment administration, HR admin, or talent acquisition support (desirable) Experience supporting high‑volume recruitment would be an advantage Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment Confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels Strong administrative and data‑handling skills

What’s on Offer

£16.00 per hour Ongoing temporary assignment Monday to Friday, full‑time hours Fully on‑site role Opportunity to gain experience within a high volume recruitment function

If interested, please apply or call the Pertemps Bristol office on .

Learning & Development Coordinator (9-Month FTC)
Immediate Start Required

We’re partnering with a well-established organisation based in Watford to recruit a highly organised and customer-focused Learning & Development Coordinator for a 9-month fixed-term contract. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role supporting the delivery of learning initiatives across a large and diverse workforce.

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys working at the heart of L&D operations, thrives in a structured environment, and takes pride in delivering a seamless experience for internal stakeholders.

The Role

Acting as a key point of contact for all learning-related queries, you’ll play a central role in ensuring the smooth coordination and administration of training activity across the business.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing incoming L&D queries through an internal system, providing timely and professional support to employees and managers
• Coordinating end-to-end training logistics, including scheduling, bookings, materials, and supplier liaison
• Supporting the use of digital learning platforms and encouraging employee engagement with self-service tools
• Maintaining accurate training records, including attendance tracking and certification management
• Working closely with internal teams to support purchasing processes, including raising orders and processing invoices
• Building effective working relationships with external training providers and accreditation bodies
• Ensuring data accuracy across L&D systems and contributing to regular reporting

About You

You’ll bring previous experience in a learning, HR, or training administration role, with a strong focus on customer service and process delivery.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is confident using Microsoft Office and comfortable working across multiple systems
• Has excellent attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy
• Can manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a structured environment
• Is proactive, organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Communicates clearly and builds positive working relationships at all levels

What You Need to Know

• 9-month fixed-term contract
• Immediate availability is essential
• Hybrid/office-based working (depending on business needs)

Think Human Resources is the HR division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independently owned recruitment business. The HR division is responsible for recruiting permanent, temporary and contract roles within the field of Human Resources including; HR Administrator, HR Assistant, HR Advisor, HR Business Partner, HR Manager, Head of HR, Employee Relations, talent, internal recruitment, Learning and Development, Compensation and Benefits/Reward and Recognition.

Contract role
Glasgow Hybrid

The role

Design and development of people policies, guidance and knowledge management collateral in line with the strategic people policy roadmap

• Contribute to or lead working parties for relevant policy or contractual change
• Stakeholder engagement and contracting for relevant policy or contractual change
• Initial point of contact as subject matter expert for policy queries
• Manage and maintain policy and contract of employment collateral and document library within the People Policy Framework in line with legislative and business change needs.
• Policy related content management and knowledge article maintenance and design
• General Policy Support - Policy Impact Assessments & Tracker, Contract change support, guidance reviews & letter drafting as required.
• Continuous improvement of people policies

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience in a HR generalist role, ideally with experience of policy development.
• Experienced in interpreting and applying employment legislation into policy, process and guidance.
• Has a good understanding of key HR and business processes.
  Adept at data analysis and drawing insights based on various data sources to support recommendations
• Relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience.
• Will independently and pro-actively research and develop knowledge in areas they support.
• Great team player with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Great organisation and communication skills
• Great attention to detail and ability to impact assess policy to changes
• Ability to work in a Fast Paced environment

To apply for the Policy Specialist, please send your CV to (url removed)

Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

HR Case Manager - Absence Management Project

Location: Deeside
Contract: 6-month contract
Salary: Up to 20.51 per hour (circa 40,000 per annum)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Working pattern: Office-based, 5 days per week (4 days part-time considered)
Start: ASAP

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Case Manager to join a high-priority absence management project based on site in Deeside. This is a hands-on role focused on managing both short-term and long-term sickness cases, ensuring a consistent, fair, and legally compliant approach across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a high volume of short-term and long-term absence cases
• Provide case management support from referral through to resolution
• Lead and support disciplinary processes, including sickness-related disciplinaries
• Advise managers on best practice, policy application, and employment law considerations
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with internal HR policies
• Support the delivery of project objectives within agreed timelines

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as an HR Case Manager, HR Advisor, or similar
• Strong experience managing short-term and long-term sickness absence
• Confident handling disciplinary processes
• Sound understanding of HR policies and UK employment law
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a demanding caseload
• Comfortable working in a fully office-based environment

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Recognised as a Best Place to Work 2025
• Supportive, friendly team environment
• Healthcare and cashback plans
• 15% store discount & 30% discount at group restaurants
• Exclusive partner discounts
• Subsidised on-site restaurant and Costa (Head Office)
• Wellbeing support for mental, physical, and financial health

If interested, please apply directly to the advert!

Due to high volume of applications we cannot contact everyone - if successful for shortlisting we will contact you.

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.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Position Title: HR Customer Support Consultant - Contact Centre

Duration: 12 Month Contract

Location: Whitley - Coventry

Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.

The Opportunity:

• This role is an HR Consultant role based at Whitley, Coventry - the team operates hybrid working therefore working remotely from home for some of the time, and attending the office for 2-3 days a week.
• The role sits within the Contact Centre within HR Direct which acts as the first point of contact for general HR queries from all colleagues and managers.
• This employee focused role sits in the Contact Centre within HR Direct.
• The role is primarily to clarify and resolve employee enquiries relating to HR processes and policies, including (but not limited to) recruitment, performance, reward or employee relations matters.
• The role manages queries received via email / portal and escalations from the HR Virtual Assistant, and will also make outbound calls where necessary to discuss queries with employees.
• The role is also responsible for the pulling of the absence report and management.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Previous experience of working in an HR employee advisory role
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills - both spoken and written
• Strong generalist HR experience including substantial knowledge of key HR practices such as disciplinary, grievances, absence management and performance
• Good understanding of UK employment law
• IT literate including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.

Join Adecco as a Recruitment Consultant!
Location: Worcester Contract Type: Temporary/FTC (Maternity Cover)

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey in recruitment? Do you thrive in a vibrant, fast-paced environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Recruitment Consultant to join our wonderful team in Worcester. The role is full time, working 37.5 hours per week between the hours of (Apply online only). We also offer hybrid working 2/3 days per week.

At our company, we believe that recruitment is not just about filling positions; it’s about connecting talented individuals with their dream jobs and helping businesses thrive. If you’re passionate about making a difference and have a flair for building relationships, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:
As a Recruitment Consultant, you will:

• Build and nurture relationships with clients and candidates, understanding their needs and aspirations.
• Source and attract top talent using innovative strategies and tools.
• Conduct interviews and assessments to match candidates with the right opportunities.
• Manage the recruitment process from start to finish, ensuring a seamless experience for everyone involved.
• Collaborate with your team to achieve targets and celebrate successes together.

What We’re Looking For:

• A positive attitude and a passion for helping others succeed.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a results-driven mindset.
• Previous experience in recruitment is a plus, but not essential - we value enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!
• Strong organisational, time management skills and attention to detail

Why Join Us?

• Exciting Career Path: We offer extensive training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career.
• Supportive Team Environment: Join a friendly, collaborative team where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses, generous holiday allowance, and other perks.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including hybrid working
• Fun and Dynamic Culture: Participate in team-building activities, social events, and a lively work atmosphere!

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are ready to take the next step in your recruitment career and join a company that values passion, integrity, and success, we would love to hear from you!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

K-People Europe is a recruitment consultancy specialized in Korean speaking jobs with a dedicated Korean recruitment consultant working in London since 2007. Our client, an industry leading global company, is looking for a Korean speaking Office & HR Assistant. Purpose of the Role This role is designed to provide administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of our office facilities, while also assisting with day-to-day HR-related administrative tasks. This role is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across both office administration and HR functions Key Responsibilities (1) Office / Facility Support • Provide general administrative support to ensure efficient office operations • Manage office supplies and liaise with external vendors and service providers • Assist with facility-related issues and liaise with building management as required • Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized office environment (2) HR Administrative Support • Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparation of documentation and materials • Track attendance, leave records, and other HR data as directed • Assist with internal communication, employee engagement activities, and event logistics • Provide general administrative support to the HR team Requirements (1) Fluent in both Korean & English (2) Previous experience in administrative, facility, or HR support roles is preferred (3) Strong organizational and multitasking abilities (4) High level of discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive information (5) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) (6) Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously (7) Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative attitude Conditions (1) Job type: Part-time & Contract (2) Job location: New Malden (1min from New Malden railway station) (3) Working hours: minimum 20 hours per week (working schedule to be discussed) (4) Hourly rate: £13.7 Before you apply (1) The right candidate must be fluent in both Korean & English (2) The right candidate must be eligible to work full-time in UK immediately without any visa restriction. If you're on any visa permitting full-time work in UK, please indicate your visa status in your CV and when it expires. (3) Please send your CV in MS Word format (4) ONLY right candidates will be contacted, and if your application is successful, we'll contact you within 5 working days.

Learning & Development Manager, Greater Manchester, Hybrid working, 2-3 days per week in the office 12-month fixed-term contract
Salary: £65,000 + £6,000 car allowance + bonus eligibility

Are you an experienced Learning & Development Manager looking for a high-impact contract where you can shape people development, lead business-wide projects and support career growth across a large, complex organisation?

This Learning & Development Manager role sits within the People function of an established UK infrastructure organisation. You will lead a small L&D team, report into the Head of People, and take ownership of key initiatives across onboarding, talent and succession, career pathways, early careers and performance development.

As Learning & Development Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a visible difference, helping employees build capability, supporting managers with effective development processes, and embedding a strong culture of learning, inclusion and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver business-wide L&D projects, including onboarding, talent and succession planning, and career pathways.
• Manage the annual performance review process and develop the annual training plan.
• Work with HR Business Partners to ensure L&D initiatives are rolled out effectively across all regions.
• Manage relationships with training providers, education institutions and professional bodies.
• Develop and deliver training sessions across a range of topics, including induction events.
• Lead the early careers strategy and oversee graduate and apprenticeship programmes.
• Manage apprenticeship levy processes and relevant sector levy requirements.
• Oversee the Learning Management System and other training platforms.
• Provide updates, reports and insight to the People team, senior leadership and wider business.
• Advise on best practice, legislative updates and process improvements within Learning and Development.
• Manage and support an L&D Advisor and Administrator.
• Develop internal communication campaigns to promote L&D initiatives and events.

About You
You will be a confident Learning & Development Manager with experience leading L&D projects, managing stakeholders and delivering learning initiatives across a fast-paced business.
You will be comfortable balancing strategic project work with day-to-day operational management, and you will bring strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
What You’ll Need

• Previous experience in a similar Learning and Development role.
• Experience developing and delivering L&D projects.
• Knowledge of early careers programmes, apprenticeship levy processes and ECITB levy requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident presentation and training delivery ability.
• Strong Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• A self-motivated approach and willingness to continue developing.

Experience within construction, infrastructure, utilities or engineering would be advantageous, as would CIPD membership or qualification.

What’s In It For You?
This Learning & Development Manager opportunity offers the chance to take ownership of meaningful people development projects while leading a capable L&D team. Your work will influence how employees are welcomed, supported, developed and progressed across the organisation.
Package

• £65,000 salary
• £6,000 car allowance
• Bonus eligibility
• Hybrid working, 2-3 days per week in the office
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional days’ holiday
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts and savings platform
• Additional lifestyle and family benefits

Apply now for a confidential conversation

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

70,000 - 80,000
Hybrid / Derbyshire
12 month FTC

We’re supporting a global organisation at a pivotal point in their people journey, seeking a senior HR professional to lead a business-wide people improvement initiatives.

This is not a traditional HR Manager role. Instead, we’re looking for someone with a consultative mindset and strong experience in continuous improvement and transformation, who can deep dive into existing processes and drive meaningful, sustainable change.

You’ll play a key role in reviewing and enhancing the end-to-end people function, working cross-functionally with teams including PMO, Finance, IT, and Payroll to identify opportunities for improvement and streamline ways of working.

While there is a small operational element (approx. 20% of the role), the primary focus is on programme delivery and business improvement.

Key responsibilities:
Lead a full review of the people function, identifying efficiencies and improvement opportunities
Partner with PMO, Finance, IT, and Payroll to align people processes with wider business operations
Support the launch and evolution of the people strategy
Work closely with existing HR leadership to enhance current frameworks
Deliver change in a complex, global, environment

About you:
Proven experience in HR transformation, continuous improvement, or programme-led roles
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions
Comfortable operating in a global, structured environment (experience with systems such as SuccessFactors is beneficial)
Pragmatic and commercially aware, able to balance innovation with corporate frameworks
Available to start at short notice

This is a fantastic opportunity to join at the right time to reset, refine, and elevate the people agenda, working within a global business while driving real impact locally.

If you’d like to find out more, please apply now or send your CV

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we’re happy to discuss flexible working options.

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