Interim HR Manager

Exciting Opportunity: Interim HR Manager!

Office Angela is thrilled to offer an incredible opportunity for an Interim HR Manager to join our client's dynamic team in Gateshead. This is your chance to shape global HR policies and processes, enabling a business with ambitious growth plans to succeed.

About the Role
As an experienced HR Manager, you'll be a true partner to the Board of Directors, global managers, and employees, meeting the diverse operational HR requirements of a medium-sized business. This position offers the chance to work collaboratively with a wider Talent and Culture team, connecting with a global network of HR professionals.

Your efforts will build on a legacy of people engagement and DE&I, driving positive change and fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee feels respected, valued, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Why Join This Company?
This organisation operates on the ethos: Feel free to be yourself! They celebrate differences, recognising that diversity strengthens both culture and performance. Their commitment to building an inclusive workplace ensures all employees feel supported in reaching their full potential.

• Salary: £40K - £50K, negotiable depending on experience


• Location: Gateshead, free on-site parking


• Contract Duration: Starting ASAP for an initial 6-month term, with potential for extension or permanent placement.


• Work Arrangement: 36 hours per week with flexible start and finish times.


• Standard hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:20 AM - 4:30 PM and Friday: 8:10 AM - Early finish at 1:30 PM.

Perks and Benefits: As a direct employee of this company, you'll enjoy:

• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 GP Helpline, prescriptions, eye tests, and referrals.Health Cash Plan: Up to £625 annually for prescriptions, dental care, and therapies.


• 25 days of annual leave + 8 public holidays. Option to purchase an additional week's leave. Up to 3 extra days for long service milestones.


• Long service leave recognition.


• Profit Share Bonus, Share Incentive Plan: Free shares held in trust for 3 years.


• Pension Scheme: Employer contributions starting at 6%.


• Life Assurance: 3x annual salary.


• Cycle to Work Scheme.


• Enhanced Paid Parental Leave.


• Smarter Spending App with a range of discounts.


• Occupational Sick Pay and paid time off for medical appointments.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a unified global culture by supporting and engaging with all team members equally.


• Lead the recruitment and development of a high-performing HR team that provides strategic partnership and seamless administration.


• Create and implement an HR blueprint for success, streamlining tools, processes, and third-party management.


• Drive DE&I initiatives as a proactive change agent within the leadership team.


• Develop a globally accessible repository for training, policies, and employee engagement resources.


• Provide day-to-day HR support to the leadership team, managers, and employees.


• Oversee operational HR activities, including Workday HRIS management and performance analytics.


• Collaborate with Finance on payroll and budget matters.


• Enhance employee benefits and support wellbeing initiatives.


• Manage recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and absence management.


• Deliver training to ensure compliance and effective people management practices.


• Lead and participate in initiatives that improve employee engagement and workplace culture.

What You'll Need

• Fully CIPD qualified or extensive experience as an HR Manager.


• Expertise in people management practices and UK employment law.


• Experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred but not essential).


• Proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday experience is a plus).


• A pragmatic, can-do attitude with a focus on continuous improvement.


• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and resilience under pressure.


• A team player with a genuine passion for fostering an inclusive workplace.

This is more than just a role; it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a company that values its people as much as its mission.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now to start your journey with this exceptional organisation!

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