Human Resources Manager

Company: Reed
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Location: Maidstone
Job Description:

Interim

Competitive day rate

We’re partnering with a well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced Interim HR Manager to support during a period of change and growth.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where you’ll work closely with senior leaders to drive HR initiatives, support operational delivery, and ensure a high-quality employee experience across the business.

Key responsibilities:

  • Partnering with site and senior management on all HR matters
  • Leading on employee relations, including complex casework
  • Supporting organisational change, restructuring, and workforce planning
  • Coaching and advising line managers on best practice
  • Driving engagement, performance, and retention initiatives
  • Ensuring compliance with UK employment law and internal policies

About you:

  • Proven experience as an HR Manager or Senior HRBP within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environments
  • Strong generalist HR knowledge with a hands-on, pragmatic approach
  • Confident managing complex ER cases and advising senior stakeholders
  • Able to hit the ground running in an interim capacity
  • CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience)

What’s on offer:

  • Immediate start opportunity
  • High-impact role within a well-established organisation
  • Flexible working options (role dependent)
  • Opportunity to make a real difference in a critical period

Posted: June 19th, 2026