Management jobs in Swindon

Interim HR Manager (Mat Cover)

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Looking for a role where your work has purpose, your ideas are valued and you have the opportunity to make a real difference? At Independence Products Ltd (IPL), you can be part of a growing UK medical device company where your contribution helps improve patient care and supports healthcare professionals. Our belief that independence is a right sits at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused HR Manager to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This is an opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day HR operations, provide practical guidance and support across the business, and help ensure our people processes run smoothly and effectively.

Working closely with the HR Director, you will play a key role in supporting employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle, from onboarding and probation through to employee relations, benefits and leaver processes.

This is a varied, hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys balancing people-focused support with operational responsibility, can confidently manage competing priorities, and is comfortable working independently while knowing when to seek further guidance.

Key Responsibilities HR Operations & Employee Support

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations, ensuring employee records, documentation and HR systems remain accurate and up to date.
• Act as a key point of contact for employee and manager queries, providing practical HR advice and guidance.
• Support managers with employee relations matters, including absence management, performance concerns, disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and fairly, escalating complex or sensitive matters where appropriate.

Payroll, Benefits & HR Systems

• Prepare and maintain accurate monthly payroll information, working closely with Finance to support timely processing.
• Administer employee benefits, including private medical insurance, pensions, Cycle to Work and employee referral payments.
• Maintain employee information and generate HR reports using systems including BreatheHR and ELMO.
• Maintain organisational charts and support HR communications, documentation and updates to company materials.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Take ownership of existing HR projects and initiatives, monitoring progress, coordinating actions and meeting agreed deadlines.
• Work with colleagues across the business to progress priorities and provide updates to the HR Director.
• Support the review and improvement of HR processes, policies and documentation.
• Provide wider operational support to the HR Director as business needs arise.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential:

• Experience in an HR Manager, Senior HR Advisor or Senior HR generalist role, with a broad understanding of operational HR.
• Confidence providing HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Experience supporting employee relations matters, including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Excellent attention to detail and confidence handling confidential information.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to take ownership and recognise when escalation is needed.
• Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Desirable:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with international HR
• Working knowledge of redundancies and TUPE’s
• Experience supporting payroll administration and employee benefits.
• Working knowledge of UK employment legislation, GDPR and HR compliance.
• Experience using BreatheHR, ELMO or similar HR systems.
• Experience managing HR projects or working in a healthcare, social care, medical device or other regulated environment.

If you are an experienced HR professional who enjoys a varied operational role, supporting people, guiding managers and keeping HR processes running effectively, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join Independence Products Ltd as our HR Manager on a maternity cover basis.

Equal OpportunitiesAt Independence Products Ltd, we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout our recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity. We aim to ensure that every candidate is assessed fairly on their skills, experience and suitability for the role.

Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Swindon (Wiltshire, South West Region)