17 jobs found in Preston

HR Assistant (Fixed Term Contract until 30th September 2026) · Manchester City Centre · Hybrid and flexible working – 2 days in the office, 3 days wfh · Full Time (37 hours per week) · Immediate start Salary up to 32k plus a highly competitive benefits package including a competitive benefits and holiday package. Medlock Partners are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Assistant to join their HR team. This role will focus on delivering a high-quality HR operations service, supporting the employee lifecycle, and ensuring accuracy and consistency across HR systems and processes. Key Responsibilities for the HR Assistant: · Act as a first point of contact for HR queries via the HR helpline · Support the onboarding process, including pre-employment checks and documentation · Prepare and issue contracts, variations and HR correspondence · Support payroll processes, including preparing and submitting monthly data · Administer employee lifecycle activities, including maternity...

HR Adviser (Fixed Term Contract until 30th September 2026) · Manchester City Centre based Head Office · Hybrid and flexible working – 2 days in the office per week · Full Time (37 hours per week) · Immediate start Paying up to £41,700 (depending on experience) plus a highly competitive benefits package including holidays and pension. Medlock Partners are supporting a fantastic organisation on the appointment of a confident and proactive HR Adviser to join their HR team. This role will focus on delivering expert ER support, coaching managers, and ensuring a consistent and positive employee experience across the full HR lifecycle. Key Responsibilities for the HR Adviser: · Act as first point of contact for HR queries · Provide pragmatic advice on employee relations matters · Manage ER casework including disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability · Coach managers to build confidence and capability · Support organisational change, including restructures and TUPE · Build strong...

Talent Acquisition Coordinator Location: Manchester Employment Type: Temporary 3-6 Months Paying £30K The Role Our client is seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to support their growing recruitment function and help deliver a high‑quality experience for candidates throughout the hiring process. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, is highly organised, and is passionate about supporting people through their career journey. You will play a key role in screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and ensuring recruitment activity runs smoothly and professionally. This role will suit someone who has worked within a fast paced recruitment business. Key Responsibilities Screen, qualify, and shortlist candidates against defined role requirements Support candidates throughout the recruitment process, from initial contact to interview feedback Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with candidates Coordinate and...

Lead HR across a multi-site healthcare organisation where your impact is seen every day Human Resources Manager (Maternity Cover) Affinity Care Bradford (Multi-site across 8 locations) £42,000 – £45,000 Full-time | 37.5 hours | July 2026 – July 2027 About the Company Affinity Care is a Primary Care Network supporting GP practices across Bradford, focused on improving patient care while creating a positive, supportive environment for staff. This is a people-first organisation where HR isn’t just policy-led, it’s operational, visible and valued. The Role This is a hands-on, standalone-style HR role where you’ll act as the go-to HR expert across multiple sites. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, supporting managers, leading on employee relations, and ensuring HR is delivered consistently and effectively across the organisation. If you enjoy being trusted to run HR properly, rather than just supporting it, this will suit you. What You’ll Be Doing • Lead on employee relations...

HR Advisor Contract: 6 months  Location: Chester area (predominantly site-based) Rates: £19 - £21 per hour PAYE (DOE)  Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5-day working week, between 7am–7pm) The Role: An established global organisation is seeking an HR Advisor to join their HR function on an initial 6-month contract, with strong potential for extension. This is a hands-on, transactional HR role, supporting HR Business Partners to ensure policies, processes and employee lifecycle activities are delivered consistently and in line with legislation and internal frameworks. Key Responsibilities: • Provide day-to-day support to HR Business Partners across the business • Support deployment of HR campaigns and initiatives • Act as a key contact for HR systems including Workday (MyPulse) and SAP • Manage transactional HR activities across the employee lifecycle (hire to retire) • Prepare and support reviews, ensuring timely and accurate manager inputs • Support absence management,...

HR Administrator – Immediate Start * Location: York (Hybrid – 2 days office / 3 days home) * Salary: £26,000 - £28000 * Contract: 6‑month Fixed Term Contract (with potential to develop your HR skills) Are you an organised, people‑focused administrator looking to develop your HR career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, friendly and rewarding HR department where you’ll play a key role in keeping everything running smoothly. We’re looking for a HR Administrator who can hit the ground running and provide end‑to‑end HR administrative support across the full employee lifecycle. What you’ll be doing: * Managing all HR administration from recruitment through to off‑boarding * Preparing offer letters, contracts, and all associated onboarding documentation * Supporting the recruitment process, including advertising roles and coordinating interviews * Processing all employee changes and maintaining accurate HR records * Collating and inputting payroll...

12 Month Fixed Term Contract Full Time, 35 hours per week *Please note that we do not currently offer any Tier 2 sponsorship* About the role We are seeking a People Coordinator to join our team on a fixed-term basis for 12 months. This role is essential to supporting HR activities across the employee lifecycle, helping ensure our workforce is skilled, empowered, and engaged. The key responsibilities will be to: * Assist with talent acquisition, onboarding, and engagement initiatives, * Help maintain HR systems and ensure compliance with legal requirements, * Provide HR support to line managers on processes such as maternity, paternity, flexible working, and absence management, * Contribute to policy development, employee relations, and HR data reporting. About you You will have experience of working in a transactional HR role covering the full employee lifecycle. You must be competent in the use of Microsoft Office and confident using a variety of HR systems and...

The Fixed Term People Transition Coordinator will support the effective implementation of people-related transitions within the organisation, ensuring seamless processes and robust communication. This role is ideal for those with a keen interest in Human Resources and a commitment to the not-for-profit sector. Client Details This is an opportunity to join a respected not-for-profit organisation based in York, known for its focus on driving positive social change. As a medium-sized organisation, they are dedicated to making a meaningful impact through their work and fostering a supportive working environment. Description Coordinate the planning and execution of people-related transition activities within the organisation. Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures during all transition phases. Collaborate with stakeholders to provide clear and timely communication regarding transition processes. Support the Human Resources department in maintaining accurate...

Interim Human Resources Manager Telford Fixed term Contract – 6 – 9 months 8.30am – 5pm Monday to Friday Circa £50,000 depending on experience We are working with an established and values-driven organisation who are seeking an experienced Interim Human Resources Manager to lead the delivery of a proactive, high-quality HR service during a period of transition. This is a senior operational role requiring a confident HR professional who can advise leadership, manage complex employee relations matters, and ensure compliance with employment legislation. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders to support organisational objectives while fostering a positive and professional working environment. This role is initially being offered on a Fixed Term Contract basis however there is a reasonable chance this role may become Strategic HR Support * Partner with senior leadership to implement people strategies aligned with organisational priorities * Provide...

People Transition Coordinator York c £40k FTC 6-9 months start asap Portfolio Group are delighted to be working with a great client who are looking for a People Transition Coordinator, on a 6-9 month contract based in York the role is Hybrid. You will drive the coordination and delivery of a transition project across People Shared Services, HR and Payroll. The role will ensure that employee information, documentation and processes are prepared, validated and delivered accurately and in line with project timelines, recognising that these may evolve and be influenced by external providers as part of the TUPE process. You will ensure that information requests are handled effectively and that all data shared is complete, compliant and timely. The role will combine coordination, data validation and operational delivery within HR and payroll systems to support successful project outcomes and ensure compliance with organisational policies and regulatory requirements. Coordinate and...

People Transition Coordinator York c £40k FTC 6-9 months start asap Portfolio Group are delighted to be working with a great client who are looking for a People Transition Coordinator, on a 6-9 month contract based in York the role is Hybrid. You will drive the coordination and delivery of a transition project across People Shared Services, HR and Payroll. The role will ensure that employee information, documentation and processes are prepared, validated and delivered accurately and in line with project timelines, recognising that these may evolve and be influenced by external providers as part of the TUPE process. You will ensure that information requests are handled effectively and that all data shared is complete, compliant and timely. The role will combine coordination, data validation and operational delivery within HR and payroll systems to support successful project outcomes and ensure compliance with organisational policies and regulatory requirements. Coordinate and...

I'm supporting a Public Sector organisation with an Interim Senior HR Business Partner role in Nottingham City Centre. This role blends strategic partnering with hands‑on delivery, working closely with school leaders through a period of significant change. The ideal candidate would need to have HR experience in Education. Client Details I'm supporting a Public Sector organisation with an Interim Senior HR Business Partner role. The position involves providing senior people support during a period of change, partnering with leaders across the organisation, and overseeing a mix of strategic and hands‑on HR work. It's a 3-6 month assignment with 2-3 days on‑site in Nottingham, and requires someone with strong experience working within a schools environment. Description Partnering with Headteachers, School Business Managers and Governors Leading senior HR advice across the full employee lifecycle Managing complex casework (disciplinary, grievance, sickness) Supporting restructures,...

Interim HR Business Partner Contract: 12-month FTC (with strong potential to go permanent) Start Date: ASAP Location: South Derbyshire - onsite working Salary: Up to £52k + benefits Hours: Full Time (8-4 / 9-5) This is a varied and hands-on HR generalist position, offering the opportunity to make a real impact across the business. Your responsibilities will span the full HR lifecycle including recruitment, employee engagement initiatives, and a wide range of ER matters, including complex matters. You'll be working closely with senior leaders, contributing to both day-to-day operational HR and longer term strategic projects. You'll be joining a fantastic well known organisation where you'll gain excellent exposure and have the chance to influence and shape HR practices during a key period of growth and change. As this is an urgent requirement, we're particularly seeking candidates who are available immediately or on a short notice period. If this sounds like the...

Job Title: Employee Relations Analyst / Employee Relations Professional Location: Castle Bromwich, Birmingham Rate: £27.21ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £20.35ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (To 4th June 2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Employee Relations work is focused on promoting a positive workplace environment through employee communication and engagement including: * Implementing measures to increase employee morale, motivation and satisfaction, while reducing turnover (e.g., employee engagement surveys, work lifestyle programs, on-boarding programs, diversity and inclusion programs and training, etc.) * Conducting training sessions for managers to improve employee relations and people skills * Managing employee relations issues (e.g., investigating employee and/or supervisor complaints regarding conduct, performance, or attendance, mediation between employees, monitoring diversity/equal...

Employee Relations Analyst Reference: (phone number removed) Umbrella Rate: £27.30/hr (Inside IR35) Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a role that combines strategic impact with meaningful employee engagement? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company as an Employee Relations Analyst, where you will play a key role in fostering a positive and inclusive workplace environment. With a focus on employee satisfaction, motivation, and communication, this position offers you the opportunity to make a significant difference while working on innovative projects in a dynamic setting. What You Will Do: • Implement initiatives designed to boost employee morale, motivation, and satisfaction while reducing turnover, such as engagement surveys, diversity programmes, and onboarding strategies. • Coach managers and employees through the performance management process, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. • Conduct training sessions to enhance...

HR Business Partner – 12-month FTC Salary: up to £60K subject to experience Location: Kidderminster T2M Resourcing are working with a specialist engineering business looking to expand their team with a HR Business Partner. This role is ideally a 12-month FTC however consideration will also be given to candidates seeking a permanent opportunity. Reporting into the Managing Director, the business is seeking a proactive and commercially minded HR Business Partner to play a pivotal role in supporting its strategic objectives. This position will provide expert HR guidance and operational support, combining strategic insight with a hands-on approach to delivery. The successful candidate will partner with managers and employees across the organisation, influencing decision-making and driving people-focused solutions that align with business goals. A key focus of the role will be supporting cultural transformation within the existing business, as well as facilitating the successful...

Job Title: Payroll Administrator / Payroll Analyst / Payroll Assistant Location: Solihull UK Rate: £26.10ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £19.53ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Maternity Cover 30/04/2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Key Responsibilities * Calculating gross and net pay amounts (e.g., salary, overtime, shift payments, sales commissions, bonuses, deferred compensation, benefits, tax withholdings, deductions, payroll liabilities, etc.) * Payroll-specific records maintenance (changes in wage/salary rates; pension, insurance, mandatory deductions; new hires, terminations, leave of absence, etc.) * Reconciliation of payroll records (e.g., payments, deductions, general ledger entries for wages) * Payroll data verification and administration * Monitor and manage payroll legislation compliance * Answering questions from employees and supervisors regarding payroll matters Typical Title: Payroll Analyst, Payroll...