R13 Recruitment are working on behalf of a well-established, national organisation in their search for an experienced HR Manager to support a key regional division – on a maternity cover contract (circa. 14 months).
This is a broad, generalist role offering full ownership of the HR function at regional level. You will work closely with senior leadership to deliver a high-quality, commercially focused HR service, supporting both day-to-day operations and longer-term people strategy.
This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys a hands-on role within a structured, fast-paced private sector environment. The successful candidate will showcase balancing operational delivery with strategic input.
With a competitive salary offered, this role will be based at the company’s Norwich offices (on the outskirts of the city) with occasional travel required on a regional-basis and for quarterly HR meetings nationwide.
The Company
This organisation operates at scale across multiple regions and has an established reputation within its sector. With a strong operational structure and clear regional objectives, the business places real emphasis on professional standards, performance and continuous improvement.
You will sit within the regional senior leadership team, allowing for both autonomy and access to wider strategic support.
Benefits
* Potential option of a four-day working week.
* Structured, professional working environment.
* Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.
* Exposure to regional and national HR initiatives.
* Regular national HR collaboration meetings.
The Day to Day
* Delivering a full generalist HR service across the region.
* Acting as a key advisor to senior leaders and line managers.
* Managing all employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances and performance management.
* Supporting annual pay reviews, bonus processes and workforce planning.
* Overseeing recruitment activity, from approvals through to onboarding.
* Producing HR reports, data analysis and board-level insights.
* Managing absence, wellbeing and long-term sickness processes.
* Supporting onboarding, inductions and employee lifecycle activity.
* Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
* Overseeing HR administration and supporting junior team members where required.
* Contributing to senior management meetings and wider business strategy.
You Will Have / Be
* Proven experience in a generalist HR Manager role, ideally within a large organisation.
* CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) is desirable.
* Experience with HR systems would be advantageous.
* Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
* Confident managing complex employee relations cases.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, structured environment.
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Able to manage workload effectively and prioritise competing demands.
* Confident communicator, able to influence at all levels.
How to Apply
To hear more details about this opportunity, please email your CV to Rebecca Headden – Business Partner at R13 Recruitment. If you do not hear from us within 5 working days of submitting your CV, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.