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HR Manager - 6 months FTC

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

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.

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.

Key responsibilities:

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

About you:

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

What's on offer:

  • Up to £60,000 (pro rata)
  • Hybrid working
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Pension, Life Assurance & Income Protection
  • On-site gym
  • Flexible working and wellbeing benefits

If you're looking for a varied HR role where you can make an immediate impact, then apply NOW or send your CV to kay.edle@robertwalters.com

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

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: HR MI

Industry: Human Resources and Personnel

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Reading

Job Reference: AXP3H3-3D1928CC

Date posted: 4 August 2026

Consultant: Kay Edle