HR Projects Partner (FTC)

We\’re looking for an experienced HR professional with strong project management skills to join our client\’s HR team as an HR Project Partner on a 6-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you\’ll lead and deliver multiple HR projects, ensuring each initiative supports commercial goals and is delivered on time. Job Title: HR Project Partner (FTC) Location: Winnersh Type: 6-month Fixed Term Contract Working Pattern: Full-time preferred; part-time (4-day week) considered Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum (pro rata) Key Responsibilities: Plan and lead recruitment activities Oversee and enhance onboarding programmes Improve performance review processes for greater consistency and impact Support succession planning strategies Design and implement employee development pathways Conduct and evaluate exit interviews Prepare and interpret HR reports and key workforce metrics Identify opportunities for improvement based on data insights Contribute to compensation and benefits initiatives Conduct salary benchmarking, monitor market trends and regulatory updates Lead employee engagement and recognition programmes What We\’re Looking For: CIPD Level 5 qualified 4-5 years of HR generalist experience Solid grasp of employment legislation and HR best practices Strong knowledge of compensation, benefits, and market benchmarking High attention to detail, especially in payroll and compliance Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Proven ability to coordinate multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines Integrity and discretion in handling confidential information Proficiency with HRIS/payroll systems and Microsoft Office Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK