HR Operations Manager 6 mths FTC

Newcastle upon Tyne Permanent 42000 Ref: 417628

Our Client

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a hands-on role where you can make an immediate impact?

We are supporting a values-driven organisation in the North East to recruit an HR Manager on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a small, collaborative HR function and help strengthen core processes, ensure compliance, and support a diverse workforce.

What You'll Do

This is a practical, delivery-focused HR role where you will provide additional capacity and expertise to support the organisation’s HR operations.

Key responsibilities include:

* Reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures
* Supporting the development of a new employee handbook
* Providing day-to-day HR advice on employee relations matters
* Assisting with recruitment across multiple sites
* Supporting training delivery, particularly around employment law changes
* Ensuring best practice and risk management across HR processes
* Working closely with a junior HR colleague, offering guidance and development support

This is ideal for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and getting the fundamentals right.

Who we are looking for

We’re keen to speak with candidates who:

* Have solid generalist HR experience
* Are confident handling policies, procedures and employee relations
* Can navigate complexity and apply employment law pragmatically
* Are comfortable working in a values-led or third-sector environment
* Take a collaborative, patient approach to change
* Bring strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Enjoy a small, close-knit HR team with strong collaboration
* Can work across a diverse workforce including office-based staff and remote locations
* Values a culture that enjoys careful, considered change over quick fixes
* Stakeholders include both employees and volunteers, requiring strong influencing skills
* Work spans a wide geographical area, so flexibility to travel is essential

Experience in the charity or public sector would be beneficial but is not essential.