We are recruiting for a HR Manager (Maternity Cover) to join a global company who have their UK Head Office based here in Leighton Buzzard. This is a 12-month FTC role, however, could progress into future opportunities within the business. Location: Leighton Buzzard, working 3-days in the office, with the flexibility to work 2-days remotely. Contract Type: FTC maternity cover, 12-months. Could lead to future opportunities within the business. Working Hours: Full time. Start time would be 08:30am, working 37.5 hours a week. Salary: As per advert, however, could be discussed. Overview: The Human Resources Manager would act as the strategic HR business partner to leaders and employees across the UK, South East Asia and Europe. To provide focused HR guidance, support and partnership in line with company policies. The role is responsible for delivering/improving the people agenda across the region, including employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, learning/development, employee engagement, organisational change, workforce planning and HR operations. The HR Manager ensures HR practices are legally compliant, consistent with the company and Corporate HR policies. Duties: Partners with senior leaders and line managers to support the business strategy, workforce planning and organisational capability. Provides expert HR advice/guidance to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, ..... full job details .....