HR Manager

Our client is a well-established organisation based in Norwich and are now seeking an Interim HR Manager on a 6-month contract.

You will manage day-to-day HR operations, maintain employee relations, and support ongoing people initiatives during the assignment. This is a strategic, hands-on opportunity to keep HR activity running smoothly and to influence short-term improvements that will benefit the organisation long after your contract ends.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR generalist support across employee relations, absence management, performance processes and casework

• Deliver consistent, timely advice to managers and employees on policies, employment law and best practice

• Oversee recruitment activity and onboarding to maintain staffing levels and candidate experience

• Maintain and update HR records and produce regular people metrics and reports

• Assist with policy reviews, contract changes and compliance matters

• Support training delivery and development initiatives as required

• Ensure confidential handling of sensitive employee information Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven HR generalist experience, ideally at manager level (minimum 3 years' relevant experience)

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and practical application in the workplace

• Demonstrable experience handling employee relations and formal procedures

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confident stakeholder management

• Comfortable working autonomously on a temporary assignment and prioritising competing demands

• CIPD qualification is preferred, with demonstrable HR generalist/manager experience If you're an experienced HR generalist who thrives on delivering practical solutions in a fast-moving environment, please submit your CV and a brief note outlining your availability to commence the assignment in October 2026.

The role can be undertaken on a full or part-time basis and will be office-based.

For further information, please contact Becky Wilson