At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR operations across Europe, ensuring compliance and supporting talent development.
- Company: Dynamic company committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, generous holiday, and health perks.
- Other info: Join a supportive culture with opportunities for continuous learning and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on HR strategy while working with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR management across Europe and strong understanding of employment law.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Department: Human Resources
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Birmingham
Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Interim HR Manager (for 6 months FTC initially) to provide strategic and operational support across multiple European countries. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex HR operations, with knowledge of European employment legislations.
Role Responsibilities:
- Act as the HR point of contact for business units across Europe, ensuring alignment with wider HR strategy and local compliance.
- Partner with wider HR team and senior stakeholders to design and implement initiatives that support engagement, retention and talent development.
- Work alongside People Manager to support European growth and new entities in various countries.
- Ensure HR systems, data and processes are standardised, efficient and compliant with GDPR and local regulations.
- Work closely with country managers, finance, legal and wider HR team to deliver compliant HR support.
- Work closely with the Recruitment team to ensure timely onboarding process.
- Ensure HR policies and practices comply with employment legislations in all operating countries.
- Serve as the regional escalation point for complex HR matters, ensuring timely and compliant resolution.
- Champion a positive and inclusive culture across diverse European teams.
Candidate Experience:
- Previous experience in a similar role within Europe.
- Strong understanding of employment law and HR practices across multiple European countries.
- Strategic and hands-on HR capability.
- Happy to travel to Europe on a regular basis.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Strong project management and change leadership.
- Ability to operate in fast-paced environment.
Candidate Behaviours:
- Recognised as a client-focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to peers and seniors; a team player with a strong willingness to learn.
- Demonstrates a positive, proactive approach to the role, committed to delivering customer service excellence with good commercial results.
Benefits:
- Hybrid Working – flexible patterns to support work-life balance, competitive maternity and paternity packages.
- Competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement, with the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
- Health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle-to-work schemes.
- Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
- Continuous learning and development programme, including APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
- Season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
- Opportunity to work on diverse projects across sectors and regions.
- Team and social events, charity fundraising and volunteering activities.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
HR Manager- 6 months FTC employer: Rider Levett Bucknall
RLB is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Birmingham that fosters collaboration and innovation within the infrastructure sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth through continuous learning programmes and professional membership support, RLB ensures that its team members thrive while contributing to impactful projects. The company promotes a flexible working culture, competitive benefits, and a dedication to diversity and inclusion, making it an attractive choice for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
