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Posted 05 August, 2026

HR Manager - 6 months FTC

Robert Walters
Reading, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

HR Manager

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Salary: £60,000 plus company specific benefits Location: Reading (Hybrid)

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Robert Walters is partnering with a growing international business to recruit an experienced HR Manager on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This client will also potentially be able to consider candidates seeking part time work.

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This is a hands-on, commercially focused role supporting approximately 300 employees across the UK, USA, New Zealand, Germany and the Netherlands. Working closely with the HR Director, you'll lead day-to-day HR operations, provide expert employee relations support, oversee outsourced payroll and benefits, and partner with managers to deliver practical people solutions that support business performance.

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Key responsibilities:

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  • Partner with managers on all HR and employee relations matters.
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  • Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding and offboarding.
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  • Oversee outsourced payroll and benefits across multiple countries.
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  • Maintain HR data and reporting through HiBob.
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  • Support recruitment and onboarding across the business.
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  • Drive HR process improvements and ensure compliance.
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About you:

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  • Previous experience as an HR Manager, HR Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist.
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  • Strong employee relations experience.
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  • Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management skills.
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  • Experience overseeing payroll and working with HR systems (HiBob desirable).
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  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment.
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What's on offer:

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  • Up to £60,000 (pro rata)
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  • Hybrid working
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  • Private Medical Insurance
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  • Pension, Life Assurance & Income Protection
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  • On-site gym
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  • Flexible working and wellbeing benefits
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If you're looking for a varied HR role where you can make an immediate impact, then apply NOW or send your CV to

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Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates