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Senior HR Advisor, £45,000 - £48,000 Per Annum, 12 Month FTC, Manchester

Macmillan Davies is proud to be partnering with a global professional services firm in search of a Senior HR Advisor. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and HR colleagues in order to deliver people-focused solutions that support both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, providing expert HR guidance across all areas of people management.
• Building and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive engagement, performance, and retention.
• Supporting recruitment processes in collaboration with the Resourcing team and line managers.
• Providing guidance on complex employee relations matters, performance management, absence cases, and promotion processes.
• Assisting with annual HR cycles including salary reviews and performance evaluations.
• Ensuring timely liaison with HR Admin and the delivery of accurate management information.

About You:

• Proven experience in a Senior generalist HR role with strong business partnering skills ideally with a professional services environment.
• Able to manage a varied workload with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and high proficiency in Excel.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior HR professional to step up into a strategic and true Business Partnering role within a forward thinking and highly supportive environment.

To apply, please send your CV or contact Amy Mottershead at amottershead@mdhr.co.uk for more details.

HR Advisor (FTC - Maternity Cover)
Runcorn
£35,000 - £40,000

I'm currently partnering with an innovative and internationally recognised organisation to recruit an experienced HR Advisor for a fixed-term maternity cover contract. With a strong people-focused culture and a reputation for innovation, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive HR team within a fast-paced and evolving environment.

The Role

This position will provide broad HR support across the business, partnering with managers and employees on a wide range of people matters while helping to drive a positive and engaged workplace culture.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Advising managers on employee relations matters including absence management, disciplinaries, grievances and performance concerns
• Managing recruitment activity from approval through to onboarding
• Supporting performance review and talent planning processes
• Maintaining accurate HR records and reporting where required
• Delivering training and guidance to managers and new starters
• Supporting employee engagement and culture initiatives
• Assisting with the development and improvement of HR policies and procedures

About You

We're looking for someone with previous experience in a similar HR advisory role who is confident managing a varied workload and building strong working relationships across all levels of the business.

You'll ideally have:

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• The ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion
• Good IT skills across Microsoft Office
• CIPD qualification or working towards this would be an advantage

What's on Offer

• Salary of c£35,000 - £40,000
• Competitive benefits package
• Bonus opportunity
• Pension and wellbeing benefits
• Ongoing training and development
• Free onsite parking

If you'd like to find out more about this opportunity, please apply to Leanne Boddy at Macmillan Davies.

People Partner

Salary:£43,000 per annum
Location: Greater Manchester / Hybrid

We're supporting a forward-thinking organisation in the search for an experienced People Partner to join their People team. This role will work closely with managers across the business to deliver a proactive and high-quality HR service while supporting wider organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and guidance on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability, and absence management.
• Support organisational change initiatives including restructures and TUPE activity.
• Review and update HR policies in line with legislation and business needs.
• Support recruitment, talent management and succession planning.
• Partner with managers to support effective people planning and employee engagement.
• Ensure HR policies and recruitment processes are consistently followed.

About You

• CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualified.
• Strong generalist HR experience with excellent employee relations knowledge.
• Experience supporting managers in fast-paced environments.
• Confident business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of payroll processes and experience working with Trade Unions would be beneficial.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-led organisation offering hybrid working and the chance to make a real impact within a collaborative People team.

Please apply with your up-to-date CV to this advert today or for further information please contact Amy Mottershead directly at Macmillan Davies on amottershead@mdhr.co.uk

HR Team Manager - Employee Relations
Manchester City Centre - Hybrid Working
12-Month FTC
£45,000 + Enhanced Benefits Package

We are seeking an experienced HR Team Manager to join a people-first, fast-paced People function on a 12-month FTC

This is a key leadership role overseeing a small HR team and managing complex employee relations cases. You will ensure a fair, consistent and compassionate approach to ER, while supporting senior leaders with practical, commercially balanced advice.

You will also use data and insight to improve ER practice and employee experience, while developing a high-performing, supportive team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a small HR team (Advisors/Administrators)
• Act as escalation point for complex and high-risk ER cases
• Oversee investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, performance issues and restructures
• Partner with senior leaders, providing balanced, pragmatic HR advice
• Ensure fair, consistent application of policy and employment law
• Support managers to handle ER issues confidently and effectively
• Use data and insight to identify trends and improve ER practice
• Contribute to wider People initiatives focused on wellbeing and inclusion

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an experienced HR professional with strong employee relations expertise and a people-first approach.

You will be confident managing complex cases in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, and skilled at building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders through influence and credibility.

Strong employment law knowledge and a commitment to improving employee experience are essential. You will be resilient, analytical, and comfortable using HR data and systems.

Must-Have Requirements

• Strong technical HR/people experience
• Proven people leadership and team management experience, able to prioritise team needs in a fast-paced environment
• Strong stakeholder influencing skills
• Ability to learn the business quickly and build credibility at pace
• Engaging, authentic communication style

What's on Offer

• People-first ER leadership role with real impact
• High visibility with senior stakeholders
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• Enhanced benefits package
• 12-month+ FTC

Please apply to Leanne Boddy at Macmillan Davies.

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.

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.

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.