HR Manager

We’re partnering with a well-established, international media organisation undergoing a period of transformation to hire an experienced HR Generalist on a fixed-term, 12 month, basis.

This is a broad, hands-on role supporting c.150 employees across the UK and parts of Europe, working closely with a Head of HR in a lean, high-impact team.

The role This is a true generalist position with end-to-end responsibility across the employee lifecycle.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing ER cases end-to-end, including more complex issues
• Supporting organisational change and restructuring activity
• Coaching and advising managers across performance and people matters
• Overseeing onboarding, offboarding, and contracts
• Partnering with payroll and reward teams
• Supporting internal communications (intranet, LinkedIn)
• Assisting with recruitment when required
• Organising employee engagement initiatives and events

This role requires someone comfortable operating across both strategic and administrative tasks – there is no dedicated HR support layer.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven HR generalist experience within a fast-paced environment
• Strong ER knowledge and confidence handling complex cases
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
• Comfortable operating in an evolving, sometimes ambiguous environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Good Excel skills (reporting and data handling)
• A hands-on, proactive approach

Desirable:

• Experience with Workday

The opportunity:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business in transformation, where you’ll have real exposure to change and the chance to make a tangible impact.

This is a fixed-term contract, with potential for longer-term opportunities, but candidates should be comfortable committing to the role as a contract position.

If you’re an experienced HR Generalist who enjoys variety, pace, and being close to the business, we’d be keen to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.