Summary: The HR Manager role at a leading global professional services company in Central Leeds involves shaping the people strategy while providing comprehensive HR support across the business. This position is a 12-month fixed-term contract focused on employee relations, talent management, and compliance with UK employment law. The ideal candidate will have proven HR management experience and a CIPD qualification. This role emphasizes collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cultivate effective relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
• Provide first-line HR support, advice, and coaching to designated client groups on the full life cycle of HR issues.
• Manage the appraisal and salary review processes, collaborating closely with chiefs, directors, and line management.
• Proactively assist in managing employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with company policy and employment law.
• Monitor and manage absence issues, supporting client groups in maintaining a healthy workplace.
• Drive talent management and succession planning initiatives.
• Analyse exit interview data to identify trends and communicate insights to management.
• Champion employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive work culture.
• Maintain HR policies and procedures, adapting them to meet changing legislative and business requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with the wider HR team and lead the delivery of specific projects.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in an HR Manager role, preferably in a professional services environment.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Strong client service skills and resilience when dealing with demanding clients.
• Collaborative and supportive working style; true team player.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Keen attention to detail and a flexible approach to work.
• CIPD qualification is essential.

Salary (Rate): 65000

City: Leeds

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: HR