Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsGlobal well known organisation based in Watford14 Month FTC to start ASAPAbout Our ClientOur client is a globally recognised organisation with an established international presence and ambitious growth plans across the EMEA region.Operating within a fast-paced corporate environment, the business prides itself on its people-focused culture, collaborative leadership style and commitment to creating an engaging and inclusive workplace. Employees benefit from a flexible working environment, exposure to international projects and the opportunity to work alongside experienced HR professionals in a high-performing team.Job DescriptionReporting into the senior HR team, this HR Manager position will support a number of corporate functions across the UK and EMEA, acting as a trusted advisor to managers and stakeholders on a wide range of people matters.The role has a particularly strong employee relations focus, with approximately 70% of time dedicated to advising managers and supporting complex people issues.Key responsibilities include:Providing expert HR advice and coaching to managers across employee relations matters.Managing performance, absence, disciplinary, grievance and flexible working cases from start to finish.Supporting managers through investigations, hearings and employee relations processes.Advising on organisational change initiatives, restructures and redundancies where required.Building strong relationships with senior leaders and influencing appropriate people decisions.Partnering with stakeholders on talent, performance and engagement initiatives.Supporting annual people processes including performance and development activities.Contributing to wellbeing, engagement and inclusion programmes across the business.Supporting employee resource groups and office engagement activities.Reviewing offer documentation, contracts and employee lifecycle paperwork.Supporting onboarding and recruitment activity alongside specialist teams.Participating in HR projects, process improvements and wider business initiatives.Supporting EMEA activity including new country set-ups and employee-related projects where required.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing hands-on case management with true business partnering and stakeholder engagement.The Successful ApplicantThe successful candidate will be a confident HR professional with strong employee relations experience and the ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders.You are likely to demonstrate:Previous experience in a HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or HR Manager position.Strong end-to-end employee relations experience including performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance management.Excellent working knowledge of UK employment law.Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.The confidence to challenge constructively and provide commercially balanced advice.Experience coaching managers through complex people situations.Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced corporate environment.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.Experience supporting HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.A pragmatic and commercially minded approach to HR.Experience supporting restructuring, settlement agreements, redundancy programmes or EMEA populations would be advantageous but is not essential.What's on OfferCompetitive salary, negotiable depending on experience14-month fixed-term contract.10% retention bonus payable upon successful completion of the contract.Hybrid working with 2-3 days per week in the office in WatfordFlexible working hours within a 35-hour working week.ContactSonia ShahQuote job refJN-092026-7104621Phone number+44 118 933 7058Job summaryJob functionHuman ResourcesSubsectorHR ManagerSectorLeisure, Travel & TourismWhereWatfordContract typeInterimConsultant nameSonia ShahConsultant phone+44 118 933 7058Job referenceJN-092026-7104621