HR Assistant Manager
Job Description
HR Assistant Manager
12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Milton Keynes | Hybrid Working
We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join a people-focused organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR Assistant Manager to partner with senior stakeholders, provide employee relations advice and deliver people initiatives across a multi-office environment.
Assistant Manager-level candidates are preferred, although applications from experienced HR Managers will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide practical HR advice and guidance to managers, directors and senior stakeholders.
• Support employee relations cases, including case management and recommendations.
• Deliver regional people initiatives and contribute to wider HR projects and process improvements.
• Build strong relationships across multiple offices and support consistent HR practices.
• Line manage, coach and develop a Trainee HR Advisor.
• Use people data and insights to inform decisions and improve employee experience.
About You
• Experience in a generalist HR role, with strong employee relations knowledge.
• Confident advising managers and senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting HR projects and developing junior colleagues.
• A proactive, collaborative and commercially aware approach.
Hybrid Working & Travel
The role typically involves three office days and two home-working days per week, with travel between Milton Keynes, Leicester, Birmingham and Peterborough. Flexibility to travel and adapt to a rotating four-week working schedule is essential.
Benefits
• 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to five days.
• Flexible core hours between 10am and 2pm.
• Employee recognition and performance awards.
• Career development and succession planning opportunities.
• Confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and virtual doctor services.
• Additional employee wellbeing and support benefits.
Interested?
If you are an HR professional looking for a varied role with regional responsibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we welcome a confidential conversation. Please apply with your CV to discuss the opportunity further.
Benefits
Additional leave
Company pension
* Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milton Keynes MK9
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