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HR Manager (Maternity Cover)

United Kingdom, Leeds Employment contract · Job Posted June 03, 2026
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Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced and hands-on HR Manager to provide maternity cover in a fast-paced financial services environment. This role is responsible for delivering a full spectrum of HR services, leading a small team, and partnering with business leaders to support organisational goals. The successful candidate will balance operational excellence with strategic input, ensuring HR practices are efficient, compliant, and aligned with business needs.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3 (2 HR Officers and 1 Talent Manager)
  • Allocate workload, set objectives, and monitor performance
  • Foster a high-performance, collaborative team culture
  • Oversee day-to-day HR operations, ensuring smooth delivery of HR services
  • Manage employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, performance, promotions, exits)
  • Ensure HR systems and records are accurate and up to date
  • Act as escalation point for complex employee relations issues
  • Provide expert advice on disciplinary, grievance, and performance matters
  • Ensure consistent and fair application of policies
  • Partner with the Talent Manager to oversee recruitment strategy and delivery
  • Support workforce planning and hiring in a competitive financial services market
  • Ensure strong candidate experience and employer branding
  • Partner with senior managers to understand business needs and provide HR solutions
  • Influence and coach leaders on people-related matters
  • Act as a trusted advisor across the business
  • Support delivery of HR initiatives aligned to business objectives
  • Lead or contribute to HR projects (e.g., policy updates, engagement initiatives)
  • Drive continuous improvement in HR processes
  • Ensure compliance with employment law and financial services regulations
  • Maintain and update HR policies and procedures
  • Support audits and regulatory requirements where needed

Requirements

  • Proven experience in an HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner role
  • Experience managing or mentoring HR team members
  • Strong employee relations expertise
  • Background in financial services or similarly regulated, fast-paced environments preferred
  • Solid understanding of UK employment law
  • Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • CIPD Level 5 minimum (Level 7 preferred or equivalent experience)
  • Proactive and solutions-focused
  • Resilient and adaptable in a fast-moving environment
  • Strong attention to detail with a commercial mindset
  • Confident communicator with credibility at all levels

What we offer

  • Company discretionary bonus scheme
  • Full time hours (35 per week) Monday to Friday 9.00am and 5.00pm – 1 hour for lunch
  • 24 holidays (increasing to 26), plus 2 additional days paid Christmas shut down period
  • Private Healthcare*
  • Group Income Protection
  • Life Assurance
  • Eye Care Scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Bike to Work Scheme
  • Full support with professional qualifications
  • *after qualifying period

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