HR Manager

• Contract Type: Temporary Fixed-Term
• Location: Sussex
• Job Type: Full-time

We are delighted to represent an emerging client in Sussex who is seeking an HR Manager to join their vibrant team on a temporary fixed-term contract. This role is ideal for a dynamic HR professional who is adept at managing multiple HR functions and leading a team to achieve strategic objectives.

• Lead and manage the HR team to support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems.
• Provide counsel and support on policies and procedures, ensuring they are up-to-date and compliant with current laws.
• Oversee the recruitment process, including job descriptions, postings, interviews, and hiring decisions.
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures across the organisation.
• Nurture a positive working environment by ensuring employee relations are managed appropriately.
• Manage complex employee relations casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, retirement, and redundancy.
• Advise management on the administration of human resources policies and procedures.
• Serve as the point of contact for employment relations and communicate with labour unions.
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.
• Maintain management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures.
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements, conducting investigations, maintaining records, and representing the organisation at hearings.

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or other HR executive.
• Deep knowledge of HR functions (pay & benefits, recruitment, training & development, etc.).
• Understanding of labour laws and disciplinary procedures.
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of HRMS is a plus.
• Outstanding organisational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude.
• Strong ethics and reliability.
• BSc/BA in Human Resources, Business Administration, or relevant field; MSc/MA in Human Resources will be a plus.

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work within a leading organisation.
• Exposure to strategic HR management.
• Supportive and collaborative team.

To apply for this HR Manager position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.