Assistant HR Manager

Assistant HR Manager

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• Annual Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE
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• Location: Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire
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• Job Type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract until October 2027
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We are seeking an Assistant HR Manager to join our team at a leading business based in Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire. This role requires a positive, proactive, and approachable individual who thrives in building strong relationships and providing comprehensive support across a wide range of employee relations matters.

Day-to-day of the role:

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• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters across the business.
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• Manage ER cases from start to finish, including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, and appeals.
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• Ensure all ER matters are handled fairly, consistently, and in line with employment legislation and company policies.
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• Support managers with short-term absence management, probation reviews, and flexible working requests.
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• Coach and upskill managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practice approaches.
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• Support employees and managers with progression planning.
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• Collate, analyse, and report on people data, including absence trends and ER metrics.
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• Occasionally support with delivering training sessions and workshops on people-related topics and workplace policies.
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• Work collaboratively with the wider team to provide a positive employee experience.
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• Travel to the Scunthorpe site on average twice per month.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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• Demonstrable experience providing HR and ER advice within a fast-paced environment.
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• Strong knowledge of employee relations processes, policies, and UK employment law.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and support stakeholders at all levels.
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• A positive, proactive, and approachable attitude with a genuine passion for supporting people.
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• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail.
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• Confident using HR systems and IT packages, including HR reporting tools.
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality at all times.
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• A solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
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• CIPD Level 5 is advantageous but not essential.
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• Previous payroll administration experience would be beneficial.
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• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.
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Benefits:

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• Competitive salary package.
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• Flexible working hours with options for start and finish times.
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• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
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If this sounds of interest to you, don't hesitate in applying as the client is actively interviewing.