HR Manager / HR Generalist
Salary: Up to £50,000
Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Working Pattern: Full-time or Part-time considered
Location: Hybrid / North Somerset
The Opportunity
This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity for an experienced HR professional to step into a senior, hands-on role supporting a growing organisation through a period of change. Working closely with the Head of HR and senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in maintaining effective people practices while contributing to wider HR initiatives.
The Role
Operating as a trusted HR partner, you will deliver a comprehensive HR service across the full employee lifecycle. The role combines operational delivery with advisory and strategic support, requiring strong employment law knowledge, excellent judgement, and the confidence to influence at management level.
Key Responsibilities
1. Partner with senior leaders and managers to support people strategy and business objectives
2. Manage complex employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, redundancy, and performance issues
3. Provide clear, pragmatic advice on employment law, policies, and best practice
4. Support recruitment activity, onboarding, and retention initiatives
5. Oversee HR administration, employee records, and GDPR compliance
6. Produce HR metrics and reporting, including workforce data and trends
7. Support payroll processes, benefits administration, and wellbeing initiatives
8. Coach and advise line managers to build capability and confidence in people management
9. Contribute to the review and continuous improvement of HR policies, processes, and systems
About You
10. CIPD qualified (or equivalent practical experience)
11. Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation
12. Proven experience managing ER casework independently
13. Confident supporting and influencing managers through change
14. Organised, resilient, and comfortable balancing operational and strategic priorities
15. Able to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with senior stakeholders
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.