Interim HR Manager (Maternity Cover) in Manchester

Company: Aerivo (part of Modaxo)

Contract: Fixed-term (maternity cover), 9–12 months

Start date: Mid-July 2026 (handover period in July where possible)

Hours: Full-time (typically 37 hours/week, Mon–Fri)

Location: Manchester HQ (hybrid working), with flexibility to consider fully remote candidates who meet the full criteria

Reporting to: Business GM (Aerivo)

This is a high-impact interim opportunity to run the full HR agenda for a growing, international software business of ~70 people during a pivotal period. Aerivo has just been acquired by Modaxo, and we are embedding into a new group environment while maintaining momentum in a fast-paced tech market. Aerivo staff are mainly based in the UK, but with a sizeable proportion of staff also based in France, China, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Malaysia, and so the role represents a real opportunity for someone with aspirations to grow and develop their capability in a truly international HR environment.

• Manage and monitor the employee visa population: expiry tracking, renewals, role/salary change implications, and employee/manager guidance.
• Maintain robust sponsor compliance practices and audit trails; liaise with immigration advisers/legal counsel where needed.
• Ensure right-to-work checks are conducted correctly and on time, with compliant record keeping.
• Oversee benefits administration (e.g., pension, insurances, wellbeing perks) including joiners/leavers, renewals, and invoices/approvals.
• Identify skills gaps with leaders and create an actionable training plan (technical learning, onboarding pathways, compliance, and soft-skills).
• Source and manage external providers where needed; enable internal knowledge-sharing where effective.
• Embed “everyday development” practices that fit a fast-moving technology environment.
• Strong, generalist HR experience covering ER, recruitment, performance, HR administration and manager support.
• Up-to-date working knowledge of UK employment law and practical ER case handling.
• Demonstrable experience supporting and improving manager capability through coaching and pragmatic guidance.
• Confidence working at pace, independently prioritising, and being accountable as the “go-to” HR person.
• Excellent written work (letters, contracts, policies) and high attention to detail/confidentiality.
• Experience working with distributed teams and/or multiple geographies (directly or via providers).
• Hands-on experience with UK work visas / sponsor compliance (or strong evidence you can pick this up quickly with external support).
• Experience in a software/technology or similarly fast-moving environment.
• Familiarity with HRIS/ATS tools (e.g., Workday or similar).
• Nice to have: familiarity with French employment legislation/practice (or experience partnering effectively with French HR advisers for permanent employees in France).

Modaxo is a global technology organization passionate about moving the world’s people. Working both together and independently, our collective of businesses are committed to delivering software and technology solutions that help connect people with the places they need to go for work, family, and everyday life. No other organization brings together so many different businesses, competencies, and experiences under one global banner to focus exclusively on People Transportation.

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