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HR.

We are a leading global recruitment partner, connecting high-growth brands with the brightest HR talent and helping candidates build exciting careers! From employee relations to talent acquisition, reward and organisational development, we recruit across every discipline that builds a high-performing people function.

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HR Jobs

 

Modern HR sits at the centre of a business's culture, retention and commercial performance all at once, from employee relations and talent acquisition to reward, wellbeing and organisational design. 

Forward Role's dedicated division FR HR have spent almost 20 years connecting the brightest talent with businesses they can make a real impact. Our specialist consultants, a 70,000-strong candidate database and the latest AI-powered sourcing technology give us reach across iconic consumer, B2B and high-growth brands. So whether you're hiring or looking for jobs in HR, we would be happy to support you!

 

Specialists in Human Resource Roles Across:

HR Business Partnering
Employee Relations
Talent Acquisition & Resourcing
Learning & Development
Reward & Benefits
Payroll
HR Shared Services & Operations
Organisational Development & Change
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
People & Culture
HR Leadership & Director-Level

Looking for a HR Job?

 

Looking for your next move in HR? We'd love to help you build a career you're genuinely excited about! Whether you're stepping up into your first HR Advisor position or eyeing a Head of People role, our specialists know the market inside out, they're genuine experts with honest advice, that will support you in finding a role that's a great cultural fit and aligns with your personal career goals.

 

HR Recruitment Solutions

HR Business Partnering & Employee Relations

We source the HR professionals who keep a business fair, compliant and people-first, HR Business Partners and ER Specialists who manage complex casework, coach managers with confidence and protect culture as the organisation scales.

Talent Acquisition & Resourcing

Talent skilled in end-to-end hiring, from sourcing strategy to offer stage. TA Advisors, Recruitment Business Partners and Talent Leads who build pipelines that keep pace with ambitious growth plans.

Learning & Organisational Development

We place the specialists who build capability, not just training calendars. L&D Managers, OD Consultants and People Development leads who design programmes that stick and shape culture as businesses transform.

Reward, Benefits & Payroll

Compensation and Benefits Managers, Reward Specialists and Payroll professionals who get the detail right, because pay and benefits are where trust in the business is won or lost.

HR Shared Services & Operations

The people who make HR run smoothly day to day. HR Operations Managers and Shared Services leads who build the processes, systems and governance behind a scaling people function.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Connecting brands with the DE&I specialists who turn intent into measurable action, embedding inclusive practice into hiring, policy and everyday culture, not just a statement.

Senior HR & Director-Level Appointments

We work with businesses appointing at Head of People, HR Director and CPO level, senior leaders who translate people strategy into commercial outcomes across complex, fast-moving organisations.

Additional Hiring Solutions

FR Contract

FR Contract

Dedicated marketing, data, technology & change contract solutions for short-term project hiring support.

FR Pro

FR Pro

Our retained or subscription-based recruitment package is to support volume-based hiring projects.

FR X Greenify

FR X Greenify

We’ve partnered with Greenify to enable our clients to offset the environmental footprint of new hires and enhance their EVP.

FR Assist+

FR Assist+

Fully managed service to help your business define, create, and implement a project plan for your contractor strategy.

FR Represent

FR Represent

Our inclusive recruitment approach provides equality of opportunity for everyone, and we have ED&I data for you.

Get in Touch

Get in Touch

Alex Wright is Director of the FR HR Division, to discuss your hiring plans or to find your next role, get in touch!

Alex Wright
Director Human Resources Division

T: 07902759805
E: alex.wright@forwardrole.com

 

Latest HR Roles.

Talent Aquisition Partner
London, Greater London, England
Talent Acquisition PartnerPermanentRemote (London & South East)Up to £55,000 + Benefits Forward Role are partnering with an innovative and rapidly growing technology business that is investing heavily in talent as they continue their exciting growth journey. As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you'll play a pivotal role in attracting, engaging, and securing top talent across a range of corporate and technical functions.This is a remote opportunity with travel required to the central London office when necessary that offers autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to work closely with leaders across the business to build high-performing teams.As a trusted Talent Acquisition Partner, you'll own the recruitment lifecycle from end to end, partnering with hiring managers to deliver an exceptional hiring experience.You'll be responsible for: Managing end-to-end recruitment across a variety of business and technical rolesPartnering with stakeholders to understand workforce plans and hiring needsDeveloping innovative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidatesBuilding and nurturing talent pipelines for future growthDriving an outstanding candidate experience throughout the hiring processUsing recruitment data and market insights to influence hiring decisionsSupporting employer branding and talent attraction initiativesContinuously improving recruitment processes and best practices Our client is looking for an experienced recruitment professional who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment, so you’ll need to demonstrate, Previous experience as a Talent Acquisition Partner, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Internal Recruiter or Recruitment Business PartnerExperience recruiting within the technology sectorStrong stakeholder management and business partnering skillsProven sourcing expertise across LinkedIn, job boards and direct talent attraction channelsA data-driven and commercially minded approach to recruitmentExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsA proactive mindset with the ability to work independently in a remote environment To find out more about this opportunity, please 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.
Permanent
£50k - 55k per year + Benefits
September 29, 2026
Senior HR Services Manager
Norfolk, England
Forward Role are partnering with a large organisation looking to appoint a Senior HR Shared Services Manager to lead and evolve a high-performing HR Services function. Permanent Up to £65k per annum Good benefits package Norfolk (office & home based) This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR Operations or Shared Services leader to shape service delivery, optimise systems and processes, and play a key role in supporting the wider people strategy. The Role Reporting into the Head of HR Shared Services, you'll be responsible for leading a transactional HR Shared Service. You'll drive operational excellence, ensure compliance and governance standards are maintained, and deliver a first-class service across the employee lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: Leading, motivating and developing a team of HR Shared Services professionals to deliver a best-in-class service. Driving continuous improvement, automation and service transformation initiatives. Ensuring robust governance, compliance and risk management across HR operations. Optimising HR systems, data integrity and reporting capabilities to support business decision-making. Building strong relationships across HR and the wider business, acting as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders. Using data and insight to drive performance, influence decision-making and improve colleague experience. About You We're looking for an experienced HR Services, HR Operations or Shared Services leader who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. You'll bring: Significant experience leading HR Operations, HR Services or Shared Services teams. Strong knowledge of UK employment law, HR processes and GDPR requirements. Experience improving HR operating models, processes and controls. A track record of delivering change, transformation and automation initiatives. Strong HR systems and data reporting expertise. Excellent stakeholder engagement, leadership and influencing skills. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of HR Services within a complex, growing organisation. You'll lead a sizeable team, influence senior stakeholders and be instrumental in delivering service innovation and operational excellence. To find out more, please click the link to apply or contact Alex Wright at 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.
Contract
£60k - 65k per year + Benefits
September 18, 2026
Reward & Benefits Consultant FTC
Manchester City Centre, Greater Manchester, England
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.
Contract
£75k - 80k per year
September 11, 2026
HR Administration Team Leader
Diss, Norfolk, England
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.
Permanent
£38k - 43k per year
September 10, 2026
HR Project Coordinator
Bolton, Greater Manchester, England
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.
Contract
£100 - 120 per day
September 9, 2026
Senior HR Business Partner
Runcorn, Cheshire, England
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.
Permanent
£65k - 68k per year + car allowance, bonus & PMI
August 11, 2026
Head of People Partnering & Talent
Cheshire, England
Head of People Partnering & Talent £85k per annum + £11.5k car allowance PMI, Healthcare & annual bonus Runcorn Hybrid 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 restructuring Strengthening onboarding, leadership development and internal career pathways Driving colleague experience and engagement and retention across a dispersed, frontline-heavy workforce Owning core people programmes: performance management, reward, job evaluation and annual pay cycles Acting 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 environments A track record of linking people strategy to genuine business performance, not just activity Experience working across geographically dispersed, operational and frontline workforces A 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.
Permanent
£85k per year + £11.5k car allowance, PMI & bonus
August 11, 2026
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