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HR Specialist (6-Month FTC / Interim)

Keele, Staffordshire (Hybrid 3 days onsite / 2 days home)
£55,000 - £60,000 + benefits
6-Month FTC / Interim Opportunity

Immediate Start!

Looking for a role where you can genuinely shape and influence how a growing
international HR function operates?

We're partnering with a fast-growing, global organisation that has undergone
significant transformation over the past few years and is now entering an
exciting new phase of growth and evolution.

As part of this journey, they are looking to appoint an experienced HR
Specialist to lead and develop their People Services function during a key
transitional period for the business and wider HR team.

This is far more than a traditional HR operations or shared services role.

Alongside leading a small team of People Services Coordinators, you'll work
closely with a newly appointed People Director to assess how the People Services
function can best support the evolving needs of the business globally, reviewing
processes, structures, systems capability, reporting, service delivery and
overall effectiveness as the organisation continues to scale internationally.

It's a fantastic opportunity for somebody who enjoys combining operational HR
leadership with problem solving, continuous improvement and building structure
within a growing environment.

You'll act as the operational engine of the HR function, ensuring smooth
day-to-day delivery across HR administration, systems, reporting, employee
relations support and compliance, whilst also helping shape "what good looks
like" for the future.

Key Responsibilities

* Leading and developing a People Services team supporting a global workforce

* Supporting and mentoring a small team of People Services Coordinators

* Identifying opportunities to improve HR systems, reporting, processes and
service delivery

* Supporting managers with HR advisory and employee relations matters

* Ensuring HR data integrity, compliance and accurate reporting across
international locations

* Building strong relationships across Talent Acquisition, Payroll & Benefits
and wider business stakeholders

* Supporting the continued evolution and structure of the wider People function


What We're Looking For

This role would suit a hands-on HR leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving
environments and enjoys building, improving and shaping functions rather than
simply maintaining established processes.

You'll likely bring:

* Strong HR generalist and HR advisory experience

* Previous exposure to international or global workforces

* Experience leading or supervising HR teams

* Strong HR systems and reporting capability

* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

* A "roll your sleeves up" approach with the ability to balance operational
detail and strategic thinking

Experience within growing, changing or international organisations would be
highly beneficial.

If you enjoy improving functions, creating structure, supporting growth and
making things happen, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant
impact over the next 6 months.

Head of HR UK & Ireland

Location: West London (4 days on-site, 1 day flexibility)
Salary: c. £100,000 - £110,000 base + car allowance + bonus
Sector: Retail, leisure, hospitality or quick service restaurant (QSR) environments

We are partnering with a fast-paced, multi-site leisure business to appoint a Head of HR for the UK & Ireland.

This is a senior HR leadership role, sitting on the UKI senior leadership team and partnering directly with the General Manager and senior functional leaders.

While operational in nature, this is not a purely transactional role. It requires a credible, commercially minded HR leader with the gravitas to influence at senior level, shape practical people plans, and lead HR across a complex, multi-site environment.

The role

Reporting to the GM, you will act as the senior HR lead for the UK & Ireland, responsible for both head office and a large operational estate.

You will:

• Partner directly with the GM, Ops Director and wider senior leadership team
• Act as a trusted advisor and sounding board at senior level
• Lead and develop a small HR team, including HR Business Partners and coordination support
• Shape and deliver forward-looking people plans aligned to business priorities
• Drive improvements in leadership capability and line manager effectiveness
• Oversee complex ER, restructures, site closures, TUPE and organisational change
• Maintain strong HR governance, ensuring compliance and consistency across the business
• Work closely with Group HR to align with wider frameworks, policies and systems
• Use data and insight to identify trends and proactively address business challenges

This is a role that requires someone who can operate at pace, influence senior stakeholders, and balance hands-on delivery with strategic thinking.

The person

We are looking for a credible, senior HR leader who is comfortable operating at leadership level, while remaining close to the detail.

You will bring:

• Proven experience operating at Head of HR level, or equivalent senior HR leadership role within a multi-site environment
• A background in multi-site, customer-facing businesses (e.g. retail, leisure, hospitality or quick service restaurant (QSR) environments)
• The ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility
• Strong experience of organisational change, restructures and complex ER
• Experience creating and delivering practical, commercially focused people plans
• Experience leading and developing HR teams in lean environments
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach with strong business acumen
• High levels of resilience, sound judgement and personal credibility

You will be:

• Confident and assertive, with low ego and a collaborative style
• Comfortable navigating strong personalities and complex stakeholder dynamics
• A team player who can operate as a true partner to senior leadership
• Equally comfortable thinking ahead and getting into the detail when required

Why this role

This is a high-impact HR leadership role in a business undergoing ongoing operational and organisational change.

You will play a key role in:

• Supporting and influencing the UKI leadership team
• Improving leadership capability across the business
• Embedding effective people practices in a fast-moving environment
• Leading and developing a capable HR team within a lean structure

This role offers genuine visibility, influence and impact, with direct access to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape how HR supports the business going forward.

Head of HR UK & Ireland

Location: West London (4 days on-site, 1 day flexibility)
Salary: c. £100,000 - £110,000 base + car allowance + bonus
Sector: Retail, leisure, hospitality or quick service restaurant (QSR) environments

We are partnering with a fast-paced, multi-site leisure business to appoint a Head of HR for the UK & Ireland.

This is a senior HR leadership role, sitting on the UKI senior leadership team and partnering directly with the General Manager and senior functional leaders.

While operational in nature, this is not a purely transactional role. It requires a credible, commercially minded HR leader with the gravitas to influence at senior level, shape practical people plans, and lead HR across a complex, multi-site environment.

The role

Reporting to the GM, you will act as the senior HR lead for the UK & Ireland, responsible for both head office and a large operational estate.

You will:

• Partner directly with the GM, Ops Director and wider senior leadership team
• Act as a trusted advisor and sounding board at senior level
• Lead and develop a small HR team, including HR Business Partners and coordination support
• Shape and deliver forward-looking people plans aligned to business priorities
• Drive improvements in leadership capability and line manager effectiveness
• Oversee complex ER, restructures, site closures, TUPE and organisational change
• Maintain strong HR governance, ensuring compliance and consistency across the business
• Work closely with Group HR to align with wider frameworks, policies and systems
• Use data and insight to identify trends and proactively address business challenges

This is a role that requires someone who can operate at pace, influence senior stakeholders, and balance hands-on delivery with strategic thinking.

The person

We are looking for a credible, senior HR leader who is comfortable operating at leadership level, while remaining close to the detail.

You will bring:

• Proven experience operating at Head of HR level, or equivalent senior HR leadership role within a multi-site environment
• A background in multi-site, customer-facing businesses (e.g. retail, leisure, hospitality or quick service restaurant (QSR) environments)
• The ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility
• Strong experience of organisational change, restructures and complex ER
• Experience creating and delivering practical, commercially focused people plans
• Experience leading and developing HR teams in lean environments
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach with strong business acumen
• High levels of resilience, sound judgement and personal credibility

You will be:

• Confident and assertive, with low ego and a collaborative style
• Comfortable navigating strong personalities and complex stakeholder dynamics
• A team player who can operate as a true partner to senior leadership
• Equally comfortable thinking ahead and getting into the detail when required

Why this role

This is a high-impact HR leadership role in a business undergoing ongoing operational and organisational change.

You will play a key role in:

• Supporting and influencing the UKI leadership team
• Improving leadership capability across the business
• Embedding effective people practices in a fast-moving environment
• Leading and developing a capable HR team within a lean structure

This role offers genuine visibility, influence and impact, with direct access to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape how HR supports the business going forward.

Senior Manager, People Partner - Restaurant group (10 month FTC)

Location: UK & Ireland



The Opportunity

Macmillan Davies are delighted to be partnered with a leading restaurant brand
looking for an experienced Senior Manager, People Partner to act as a trusted
advisor to senior corporate leaders. In this role, you'll drive people strategy,
organisational change, and workforce effectiveness, while leading initiatives
across Talent Management and Reward. You'll play a key role in shaping a
high-performance culture and delivering a consistent, engaging employee
experience aligned to both local needs and global frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

* Partner with corporate leaders to deliver people strategy and organisational
transformation

* Lead employee engagement initiatives to improve culture and performance

* Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters

* Drive the local talent agenda, including succession planning and development

* Lead Reward strategy execution, ensuring alignment with business goals

* Manage and develop a high-performing People team

* Collaborate with global HR teams to ensure consistency and best practice

* Contribute to the development and delivery of the wider People Strategy

About You

* Proven experience in a senior HR or People Partnering role within a complex,
fast-paced environment

* Strong track record of influencing and coaching senior leaders

* Expertise in Talent Management and Reward frameworks

* Deep understanding of HR practices, organisational change, and employment
frameworks

* A confident communicator with strong problem-solving skills

* Resilient, results-driven, and able to navigate ambiguity

Why Apply?

This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape people
strategy, influence senior stakeholders, and drive meaningful cultural change
across a large, dynamic organisation.



This role is based in North London and you will be required in the office 3 days
per week.

This is a contract role for 10 months, starting in early June.

Talent Acquisition Partner
Lancashire
Permanent
£36,000 - £46,000

Shape the future of talent attraction for a growing organisation and become the face of recruitment across the business and wider community.

We're looking for a passionate recruitment professional who thrives on finding, engaging, and securing great talent.

As the dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll lead recruitment activity across all levels of the organisation, taking ownership of the full hiring journey while helping to strengthen employer brand and candidate experience. You'll represent the business externally at careers fairs, schools, colleges, and community events, acting as an ambassador for the organisation and helping to build future talent pipelines.

Alongside recruitment, there will be opportunities to support with wider HR activities where needed, working closely with a collaborative HR team. However, talent acquisition will always remain the core focus of the role.

This is primarily a site-based position, with flexibility for occasional home working rather than fixed remote days.

What you'll be doing

• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from attraction through to onboarding
• Partnering with managers and senior leaders to understand hiring needs and build effective recruitment strategies
• Writing engaging job adverts and proactively sourcing candidates across multiple channels
• Acting as the face of the organisation at careers fairs, schools, colleges, and community engagement events
• Building strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Ensuring an excellent candidate experience with timely communication and feedback
• Driving consistency and best practice across recruitment processes
• Confidently challenging and influencing stakeholders to ensure agreed recruitment standards and processes are followed
• Developing employer brand initiatives through social media, networking, and local engagement
• Managing agency relationships and identifying cost-effective recruitment solutions
• Using recruitment data and insights to improve hiring outcomes, diversity, and process efficiency
• Supporting with occasional generalist HR activities where required

What we're looking for

• Proven end-to-end in-house recruitment experience
• A genuine passion for recruitment and talent attraction
• Confident stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels of the organisation
• Experience recruiting across a variety of roles and levels
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple recruitment campaigns simultaneously
• Proactive, self-motivated, and process-driven approach
• Experience representing an employer externally through events, networking, or employer branding activity would be highly beneficial
• Comfortable working in a visible, people-facing role where relationship-building is key

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious recruiter who wants to take ownership of talent acquisition, influence hiring strategy, and play a key role in shaping the future workforce of a growing organisation.

Macmillan Davies is delighted to be supporting a leading retail skincare company looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior HR Business Partner. This is a key role, partnering closely with senior leaders to shape and deliver a people strategy that drives performance, engagement, and sustainable growth.

Blending strategic influence with hands-on delivery, you will play a pivotal role in supporting leaders through organisational change, strengthening management capability, and ensuring effective, compliant people practices across multiple sites.

The Role

Strategic Partnership

You will act as a trusted advisor to retail and commercial leadership teams, aligning people priorities with business goals. By building strong relationships and offering clear, data-led insights, you will help leaders make informed decisions that enhance team performance and employee experience.

Leadership Coaching & Development

A core part of the role is coaching and influencing leaders to build capability, improve decision-making, and foster high-performing, engaged teams.

Employee Relations

You will lead on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence cases. Ensuring a fair and consistent approach, you will provide expert guidance that mitigates risk while supporting positive outcomes.

HR Cycles & Projects

You will take ownership of key annual HR processes, including:

• Employee engagement surveys and action planning
• Performance and development reviews
• Reward and salary review cycles
• Talent and succession planning

Talent & Workforce Planning

Working in partnership with leaders, you will support workforce planning, recruitment for key roles, and talent development initiatives. You will also collaborate with specialist HR teams to identify capability gaps and support future leadership development.

Commercial Focus

With a strong understanding of business drivers, you will provide insight that supports productivity, cost management, and operational performance. You will play a key role in aligning headcount and people plans with financial targets.

Compliance & Best Practice

You will ensure HR practices are compliant with current employment legislation and reflect best practice, providing clear and consistent guidance to managers across the business.

HR Operations

Alongside strategic delivery, you will ensure accurate HR administration, data integrity, and reporting to support informed decision-making.

Experience

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner in a multi-site retail environment
• Strong track record of managing complex employee relations cases
• Experience supporting organisational change, including restructures
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders in a commercially focused setting

Skills & Capabilities

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to link people strategy to business outcomes
• In-depth knowledge of employment law and risk management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience delivering HR programmes and annual people processes

This role comes with a hybrid working set up, expectation is 3 days a week in the office.

Head of HR UK & Ireland

Location: West London (4 days on-site, 1 day flexibility)
Salary: c. £100,000 - £110,000 base + car allowance + bonus
Sector: Retail, leisure, hospitality or quick service restaurant (QSR) environments

We are partnering with a fast-paced, multi-site leisure business to appoint a Head of HR for the UK & Ireland.

This is a senior HR leadership role, sitting on the UKI senior leadership team and partnering directly with the General Manager and senior functional leaders.

While operational in nature, this is not a purely transactional role. It requires a credible, commercially minded HR leader with the gravitas to influence at senior level, shape practical people plans, and lead HR across a complex, multi-site environment.

The role

Reporting to the GM, you will act as the senior HR lead for the UK & Ireland, responsible for both head office and a large operational estate.

You will:

• Partner directly with the GM, Ops Director and wider senior leadership team
• Act as a trusted advisor and sounding board at senior level
• Lead and develop a small HR team, including HR Business Partners and coordination support
• Shape and deliver forward-looking people plans aligned to business priorities
• Drive improvements in leadership capability and line manager effectiveness
• Oversee complex ER, restructures, site closures, TUPE and organisational change
• Maintain strong HR governance, ensuring compliance and consistency across the business
• Work closely with Group HR to align with wider frameworks, policies and systems
• Use data and insight to identify trends and proactively address business challenges

This is a role that requires someone who can operate at pace, influence senior stakeholders, and balance hands-on delivery with strategic thinking.

The person

We are looking for a credible, senior HR leader who is comfortable operating at leadership level, while remaining close to the detail.

You will bring:

• Proven experience operating at Head of HR level, or equivalent senior HR leadership role within a multi-site environment
• A background in multi-site, customer-facing businesses (e.g. retail, leisure, hospitality or quick service restaurant (QSR) environments)
• The ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility
• Strong experience of organisational change, restructures and complex ER
• Experience creating and delivering practical, commercially focused people plans
• Experience leading and developing HR teams in lean environments
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach with strong business acumen
• High levels of resilience, sound judgement and personal credibility

You will be:

• Confident and assertive, with low ego and a collaborative style
• Comfortable navigating strong personalities and complex stakeholder dynamics
• A team player who can operate as a true partner to senior leadership
• Equally comfortable thinking ahead and getting into the detail when required

Why this role

This is a high-impact HR leadership role in a business undergoing ongoing operational and organisational change.

You will play a key role in:

• Supporting and influencing the UKI leadership team
• Improving leadership capability across the business
• Embedding effective people practices in a fast-moving environment
• Leading and developing a capable HR team within a lean structure

This role offers genuine visibility, influence and impact, with direct access to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape how HR supports the business going forward.

Part-Time HR Manager (Group Role)

Ringwood (primarily on-site, with some flexibility)
2-3 days per week
Circa £50,000-£60,000 FTE (pro rata)

The Opportunity

We're working with a growing UK-based group operating across engineering, manufacturing, and construction, supporting the energy sector. With a workforce of around 100 employees across multiple entities and strong growth over the past decade, the business is now looking to strengthen its people function.

This is a hands-on, commercially focused HR Manager role - ideal for someone who enjoys working in an SME environment where you can genuinely shape how HR operates, rather than inherit a rigid corporate structure.

The Role

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will take ownership of the HR function across the group, providing practical support while introducing structure where it adds real value.

Key areas include:

• Leading and improving performance management processes
• Supporting managers with employee relations matters (including underperformance and disciplinary)
• Taking full ownership of recruitment across the group
• Bringing consistency to onboarding, appraisal, and people processes
• Reviewing and aligning contracts, policies, and HR practices
• Supporting organisational structure, pay, and progression frameworks
• Providing pragmatic HR advice to senior stakeholders
• Developing HR reporting and management information

This is a broad, generalist role with real autonomy - well suited to someone who enjoys balancing strategic input with hands-on delivery.

About You

• Proven experience operating at HR Manager level
• Strong generalist HR background, including employee relations and recruitment
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, construction, or similar environments
• Comfortable working in a hands-on SME setting without heavy infrastructure
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic, no-nonsense approach
• Confident supporting and influencing senior stakeholders
• Able to prioritise effectively and focus on what truly matters

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to shape and build HR in a growing business
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-making
• Flexible, part-time structure with potential to grow over time
• Varied role with real impact across multiple business units

If this sounds like something you'd like to explore, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

People Services Coordinator
Staffordshire (Hybrid Working)
Permanent
£30,000 per annum

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised People Services Coordinator to join a fast-paced HR function, providing essential support across HR administration, systems management, and first-line employee queries.

This role suits someone who enjoys variety, is confident working with HR systems, and can balance multiple priorities while delivering an excellent employee experience.

About the Role

You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of HR operations, ensuring accurate people data, efficient processes, and professional support to employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding and induction processes, ensuring a smooth experience for new starters
• Manage HR systems, maintaining accurate, up-to-date employee records and ensuring data integrity
• Prepare and issue HR documentation including contracts, offer letters, and contractual changes
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR policies and procedures
• Administer employee benefits and support related queries
• Complete exit processes, including leaver administration and exit interviews
• Process HR-related changes for payroll including starters, leavers, and contractual updates
• Support compliance activities including Right to Work checks and reference requests
• Produce HR reports and management information from HR systems as required
• Support GDPR compliance and carry out regular system audits
• Assist with coordination of learning and development activity
• Provide administrative support for formal HR processes such as absence, disciplinary, and grievance cases
• Support wider HR team members with general coordination and administration tasks

About You

• Previous experience in a HR coordination or HR administration role within a fast-paced environment
• Strong experience using HR systems and ATS platforms
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, multitask, and meet deadlines
• High level of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information
• Strong administration skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive or complex situations
• Comfortable working with data and producing reports from HR systems
• Confident working independently as well as part of a team

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your HR career within a busy and varied people services environment, where systems, accuracy, and service delivery are key.

Salary £30,000 per annum plus benefits.

Please apply to Sam Pepperell at Macmillan Davies HR.

Macmillan Davies is delighted to be supporting a global hospitality client in their search for an Interim People Coordinator.

Role: Interim People Coordinator
Umbrella Rate: £150 - £200 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Hertfordshire (just outside London)
Length: 8 weeks (potential to extend)
Hybrid: 4 days office / 1 wfh
Start Date: asap

The successful hire will be responsible for managing a high volume of HR
administration duties across 39 sites. This role is critical in maintaining
efficient employee life cycle processes.

You will operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment, providing end-to-end
people administration support while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and
responsiveness to site needs.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Manage the full employee life cycle, including onboarding, changes, and
leavers

* Process high volumes of HR administration accurately and efficiently

* Maintain and update employee records within HRIS systems

* Support recruitment administration, including coordination via ATS

* Manage attendance-related administration

* Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day people queries and tickets

* Liaise directly with site managers to resolve queries, clarify submissions,
and ensure data accuracy

* Ensure compliance with internal processes and data standards

* Provide general administrative support to managers across multiple sites

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

* Proven experience in a people/HR administration role

* Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

* Strong attention to detail and ability to manage large workloads efficiently

* Confidence in communicating with stakeholders at all levels,

* Ability to work independently and take ownership of workload

* Comfortable operating with ambiguity and limited formal processes

* Proactive mindset with a willingness to ask questions and seek clarity

* Ability to "hit the ground running" in a dynamic environment

Desirable:

* Experience within a shared service centre model

* Familiarity with HRIS and recruitment systems, ideally Fourth HR and/or Harri

* Experience supporting multi-site operations