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Forward Role are working with a growing international business to find a Reward & Benefits Consultant on an FTC basis. Manchester City Centre Hybrid Up to £80k per annum Initial 12 month FTC  In this role you will use previous experience of devising and delivering reward strategy at a global level and want real influence over the outcome, this one's worth a conversation. Based in central Manchester, you will play in key role in a transformation programme covering global reward, benefits and incentive frameworks, and it's a chance to shape how reward works across multiple geographies. In this role your duties will include; A global review of reward and benefits programmes across multiple countries Total reward benchmarking and scalable job architecture frameworks Expert guidance on US healthcare and wider employee benefits Redesign of bonus, incentive and commission schemes Provider selection, negotiation and implementation Recommendations built on reward data and market insight Change, communication and adoption for new reward and benefits initiatives In order to be considered for this role, you will  need to demonstrate the below; Strong Reward, Compensation & Benefits experience in a global environment Experience of third party provider management   Skilled in reward benchmarking, job evaluation and job architecture A track record designing bonus, incentive and commission plans Sharp analytical and commercial thinking The confidence to influence senior stakeholders and turn complex data into clear direction If you would like to know more about this initial 12 month FTC opportunity, please click the link to apply or contact Alex Wright @ Forward Role for more details As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Forward Role are partnering with a well-established and people-focused organisation to recruit an HR Administration Team Leader. HR Admin Team Leader Permanent Up to £43k per annum plus benefits Hybrid (three days in the office) This is an opportunity for an experienced HR operations professional to lead a team delivering exceptional HR administrative support across the full employee lifecycle. You'll be responsible for leading a team of HR Administrators, driving service excellence, improving processes, and ensuring a first-class experience for employees and stakeholders alike. The Role Reporting to the HR Shared Services Manager, you'll lead a team responsible for delivering accurate, compliant and customer-focused HR administration services across the business. Key responsibilities include: Leading, coaching and developing a team of HR Administrators Managing HR service delivery, ensuring SLAs and KPIs are consistently achieved Acting as the escalation point for complex HR administration queries Overseeing employee lifecycle administration including onboarding, contracts, absence management, employee changes and leavers Driving continuous improvement initiatives to streamline and enhance HR processes Monitoring service performance, reporting on key metrics and identifying improvement opportunities Maintaining compliance with employment legislation, GDPR and internal policies Supporting HR systems enhancements, testing and implementation projects This role will suit a confident HR operations individual who enjoys developing people, improving processes and delivering an outstanding service. You'll ideally have: Strong HR Administration, HR Operations or HR Shared Services experience Previous team leadership or supervisory experience within a busy HR function Excellent knowledge of the employee lifecycle and HR administration best practice Good understanding of UK employment legislation and GDPR requirements Experience working with HR systems and employee data management Strong stakeholder management and communication skills A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement CIPD Level 5 or above (desirable) To find out more about this role please click the link to apply or contact Alex Wright @ Forward Role for more details As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

We're partnering with a reputable organisation in Bolton that is looking for a HR Project Coordinator (DBS Cleared) to support a range of people-focused initiatives during an exciting period of change. 3 month contract Up to £30k per annum Bolton Hybrid (two days in the office) Must have DBS clearnace This is an initial 3-month temporary assignment with a genuine opportunity to secure a permanent position. Working closely with the HR leadership team, you'll play a key role in coordinating HR projects, driving activity plans, tracking progress, and ensuring deadlines are delivered effectively. What you'll be doing: Coordinating HR and people projects across the business Tracking project milestones, actions and deliverables Managing project plans, documentation and reporting Liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of project objectives Supporting organisational change and transformation initiatives Coordinating meetings, workshops and communications Maintaining accurate project records and compliance documentation Assisting with data analysis and project reporting What we're looking for: Previous experience in a HR Project Coordinator, HR Coordinator or HR Administration role Current DBS clearance (essential) Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills Excellent organisation and attention to detail Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills Available to start immediately or at short notice What's on offer? Immediate start 3-month temporary contract with strong potential to become permanent Opportunity to work on meaningful HR projects Supportive and collaborative team environment Competitive hourly rate Valuable experience within a respected organisation If you're a proactive HR professional with project coordination experience and a DBS clearance, please contact Alex Wright @ Forward Role Recruitment for more details As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Employee Relations Specialist South UK (Home Based with occasional Travel)PermanentUp to £55,000 + Benefits We're partnering with a leading UK business to recruit an Employee Relations Specialist to join their growing People team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys combining complex Employee Relations work with wider engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives.The RoleAs a trusted ER specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting managers and stakeholders across the business, ensuring best practice, legal compliance and a positive employee experience. You'll also contribute to strategic projects across engagement, wellbeing, diversity & inclusion and reward.Key Responsibilities Provide expert advice and guidance on complex Employee Relations matters.Support managers with disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance-related cases.Review and develop HR policies and procedures in line with employment legislation.Support Employee Engagement, Wellbeing, D&I and Reward initiatives.Deliver ER training and coaching to managers and HR teams.Manage Employment Tribunal cases and liaise with external legal partners.Analyse ER data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.Provide on-site support for escalated ER matters across the business when required. About You Strong Employee Relations experience within a fast-paced or multi-site environment.Experience managing complex ER cases from start to finish.Employment Tribunal case management experience.Knowledge of Trade Union relationships and dispute resolution.Experience creating and delivering ER training.Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.Highly organised, resilient and commercially minded.Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel. If you'd like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Alex Wright @ Forward Role Recruitment or click the link to apply.As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Talent Acquisition Advisor Manchester basedHybridUp to £45k per annum12 Month FTC We’re partnering with a leading organisation to find a Talent Acquisition Advisor who thrives in a fast-paced, stakeholder-driven environment. This is a great role for any agency recruiters looking to move in house.What you’ll be doingYou’ll take full ownership of the recruitment lifecycle, acting as a trusted advisor to the business and delivering high-quality hires. Managing end-to-end recruitment from brief to offerPartnering closely with hiring managers to shape hiring strategiesDeveloping innovative attraction and sourcing plansProactively sourcing talent via LinkedIn Recruiter, networks, and databasesBuilding strong talent pipelines for future hiringDelivering engaging, inclusive candidate experiencesSupporting fair and consistent selection processesProviding market insights and salary guidanceContinuously improving recruitment processes and tools What we’re looking for Proven experience in recruitment (in-house or agency)Strong direct sourcing and market mapping experienceConfidence working with senior stakeholders and influencing decisionsA highly organised, proactive approach with the ability to juggle prioritiesA commercial mindset with a passion for delivering insight-led hiringExperience using ATS systems and sourcing tools If you would like to know more, please click the link to apply or contact Alex Wright @ Forward Role for more detailsAs an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Senior HR Business Partner£68k per annum + car allowanceAnnual bonus & PMIRuncornHybrid Forward Role are supporting a leading UK organisation in the search for a Senior HR Business Partner to partner with senior operational and commercial leaders across a large, complex business.This is a high-impact role where you'll influence people strategy, drive organisational change, and provide commercially focused HR support at executive level. You'll be a trusted advisor, balancing strategic initiatives with operational delivery in a fast-paced environment.The Role Partner with senior leaders to deliver people plans aligned to business objectives.Provide expert HR guidance on employee relations, organisational design and workforce planning.Lead complex ER and industrial relations activity, including union engagement and consultation processes.Support business transformation and change programmes.Use people data and insights to inform decision-making and improve performance.Coach and support HR colleagues while collaborating with wider HR teams. About You Senior HR Business Partner experience within a complex, fast-moving organisation.Strong employment law and employee relations expertise.Experience working with trade unions and collective consultation processes.Proven track record of leading organisational change and transformation initiatives.Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience. If you would like to know more please contact Alex Wright at Forward Role Recruitment or click the link to apply.As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Head of People Partnering & Talent£85k per annum + £11.5k car allowancePMI, Healthcare & annual bonusRuncornHybrid Forward Role are partnering with a global organisation who are seeking a Head of People Partnering & Talent to join them in a new role on a permanent basis. Reporting into the HR Director, you'll lead a team supporting complex, multi-site operations across a mix of frontline, distribution and corporate functions. In this role you'll be translating people strategy into initiatives that enhance organisational performance, capability and colleague experience, across all of its UK locations.As HR Business Partnering and Talent come together as one function, you'll own clear accountability across the whole employee lifecycle — from onboarding through to development, performance, reward, engagement and retention.What you'll be doing Leading commercially focused HR partnering and L&D teams, devising people plans, org design, workforce planning and restructuringStrengthening onboarding, leadership development and internal career pathwaysDriving colleague experience and engagement and retention across a dispersed, frontline-heavy workforceOwning core people programmes: performance management, reward, job evaluation and annual pay cyclesActing as the connective tissue between HR Operations, Shared Services and Centres of Expertise What we're looking for Proven experience leading HR Business Partnering and Talent (L&D, Engagement, Reward) in complex, multi-site environmentsA track record of linking people strategy to genuine business performance, not just activityExperience working across geographically dispersed, operational and frontline workforcesA leader who's as comfortable in the detail as they are in the room with senior stakeholders This role offers real influence over organisational performance, capability and colleague experience, coming from the ownership across partnering, talent, reward and engagement.If you would like to know more, please contact Alex Wright @ Forward Role Recruitment or click the link to apply.As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Regional HR Advisor Kent basedRemote work with travel across the UK£43k plus company carPermanent Forward Role are partnering with a well-established business to recruit a Regional HR Advisor with strong Employee Relations expertise. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, commercially driven environment where you’ll play a key role in handling complex people matters and supporting managers across the organisation.The RoleAs part of a collaborative HR team, you’ll take ownership of a varied ER caseload, including absence, conduct, capability and investigations. You’ll: Provide expert, pragmatic HR advice to managers at all levelsLead and support hearings, appeals, investigations and suspensionsEnsure all cases align with UK employment law, policy and best practiceCoach and guide managers to build confidence and consistency in people managementProduce clear, high-quality HR documentation and reportsWork to tight SLAs in a high-volume environment About You Proven experience managing end-to-end ER casesStrong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment lawConfident communicator with the ability to influence and challengeComfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume settingCommercially minded with a practical, solutions-focused approachFull UK Driving licence This is a great opportunity to make a real impact within a dynamic business, supporting managers and helping shape effective people practices.If you would like to know more please click the link to apply or contact Alex Wright @ Forward Role Recruitment for more information.As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.