HR Manager (FTC)

Hireful Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Birmingham is looking for an HR Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will oversee a small HR team, manage complex Employee Relations cases, and ensure effective project delivery. The role offers a competitive salary with a bonus, excellent benefits including 25 days’ holiday, and a supportive work environment focused on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

5% completion bonus

Training and wellbeing support

Pension scheme

25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR management with a focus on employee relations.
• Ability to handle complex Employee Relations casework.
• Strong skills in project management and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior escalation point for Employee Relations matters.
• Oversee recruitment processes and HR project management.
• Lead and coach the HR team through regular feedback.

Skills

HR management experience

strong Employee Relations expertise

excellent organisational skills

proven project management capability

strong employment law knowledge

influential communication style

Job description

HR Manager (FTC) – Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

12‑month FTC covering maternity leave, with a blend of hands‑on ER leadership, team management, and delivery oversight of a planned HR project programme for 2026. You’ll work closely with a well‑established People function, ensuring the year's priorities stay on track while acting as the escalation point for Employee Relations cases across two UK business units.

With your predecessor stepping away for a 10‑month period, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive and well‑planned handover, both before and after their leave.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Industry‑matched salary with a 5% completion bonus at the end of the FTC
• Lead a small, capable HR team of 3
• Work on meaningful HR projects with autonomy to deliver, refine, and shape initiatives throughout the year
• Join a people‑focused organisation offering excellent training, wellbeing support, a pension scheme, and 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Easily accessible office location on the outskirts of Birmingham with free on‑site parking

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as the senior escalation point for ER matters, handling complex cases and supporting the HRBP on all reactive and proactive ER activity
• Oversee recruitment progress, review hiring metrics, and ensure strong workforce planning conversations
• Lead, coach, and support your team through weekly 1:1s and ongoing delivery checkpoints
• Produce accurate board reports, HR dashboards, and attend leadership team meetings
• Manage and deliver agreed HR projects for the FTC period, ensuring clear timelines, communication, and implementation

What You Need to Bring

• HR management experience, with particularly strong ER expertise
• Confident handling of complex Employee Relations casework
• Excellent organisational skills and proven project management capability
• Strong employment law knowledge and experience working with senior stakeholders
• A calm, pragmatic, influential style – approachable, grounded, and able to balance people needs with business priorities

Interviews in December to secure a January/early‑February start and a comprehensive handover.