Assistant HR Manager

Assistant HR Manager

Interim – 6 months | Full time | Cornwall | Immediate Start

Well Placed HR is working with a well-established charity to recruit an Assistant HR Manager on an interim basis for a six-month period to cove maternity leave.

This is a hands-on, varied role offering considerable autonomy and responsibility. You will take the lead on the day-to-day delivery of HR across the organisation, acting as a key point of contact for managers and employees and ensuring that HR matters are managed effectively and consistently.

The role will be predominantly remote, with regular visits to sites across Cornwall. Applicants must therefore be based in Cornwall and happy to travel when required.

The role

Taking ownership of the day-to-day HR function, your responsibilities will include:

- Acting as the first point of contact for managers and employees on a broad range of HR matters, providing practical advice and guidance.

- Managing employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence management.

- Advising managers on employment legislation, HR policies and best practice, helping them navigate people-related issues confidently.

- Supporting and guiding managers through the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to employee relations and exit processes.

- Reviewing, maintaining and implementing HR policies and procedures to ensure they remain effective and compliant.

- Overseeing HR administration, employee records and systems, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.

- Identifying and progressing improvements to HR processes and ways of working.

- Building strong relationships across the organisation and promoting a positive, consistent approach to people management.

About you:

We are looking for a confident and capable HR professional who is comfortable taking ownership, working independently and dealing with a broad range of people-related matters.

Ideal candidates will have:

- Experience in a generalist HR role, at HR Advisor, HR Manager or Assistant HR Manager level.

- Strong knowledge of employment legislation and practical HR processes.

- Experience managing employee relations matters and advising managers at all levels.

- The confidence to make informed decisions, manage competing priorities and work with minimal day-to-day supervision.

- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with an approachable and pragmatic manner.

- The ability to use your initiative, solve problems and provide practical solutions.

- A genuine interest in working within a charity or values-led organisation.

- Ideally you will be immediately available

The opportunity:

This is a full-time interim position for an initial six months, offering predominantly remote working with regular site visits across Cornwall.

It's an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys variety, autonomy and being closely involved in the day-to-day running of an organisation.

You must be based in Cornwall and able to travel to the organisation's sites as required.

If you're an experienced HR professional looking for an interim opportunity where you can make a real contribution, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply for this role, please forward your CV to Carly Kellow quoting ref: CK11374.

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