Job Description
HR Manager (Contract) | Bedford | Engineering & Technology Environment
Bedford, Bedfordshire
On-site – 5 Days per Week
Contract / Temporary Assignment
Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys partnering directly with leadership teams?
We're supporting an innovative engineering and electronics business as they look to appoint an experienced HR Manager on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you'll play a key role in shaping HR processes, supporting managers, and ensuring the business remains compliant and people-focused as it continues to expand.
The Opportunity
As the HR Manager, you'll be the trusted HR partner for the business, providing practical advice and guidance across the full employee lifecycle. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll help drive best practice, manage employee relations matters, and ensure robust HR policies and procedures are in place.
This role would suit someone who enjoys being embedded within the business, building strong stakeholder relationships, and making a visible impact.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for all HR-related matters
Partner with managers on employee relations cases, including performance management, absence management, disciplinary and grievance issues
Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and HR best practice
Create, review and maintain HR documentation, including contracts, policies, handbooks and employee correspondence
Support onboarding, offboarding and wider employee lifecycle activities
Advise leadership teams on HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistency across the business
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records
Support the ongoing development of HR processes as the organisation continues to grow
About You
Proven experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance
Experience working within an engineering, manufacturing, technology or technical environment would be advantageous
Practical, commercially minded and comfortable operating autonomously
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience)
What's on Offer?
Competitive day salary
Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership
A varied and influential role within a growing engineering business
The chance to make a genuine impact on people, culture and processes
Interested?
If you're an experienced HR professional looking for your next contract opportunity within a dynamic engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.