Ashley Kate HR & Finance

Ashley Kate HR are working with a dynamic, fast-paced organisation to recruit an experienced temporary HR Business Partner for an urgent short-term assignment starting week commencing 11th May. Hybrid working available and the office is in Derby. This hands-on, operational role will see you supporting two key areas of the UK business alongside providing support to a finance-aligned team within a European matrix structure. Reporting to the HR Director, you will work closely with senior stakeholders, including the Finance Director, providing expert guidance across day-to-day people matters, managing employee relations cases (including more complex outcomes where needed), supporting ongoing people and cultural projects, and helping to update policies and processes in line with upcoming ERA changes. This role requires someone who can quickly build credibility, operate at pace, and confidently handle disciplinaries and grievances, while adding value through practical, commercially focused HR support. You will be supported by a strong HR Administrator handling transactional activity, allowing you to focus on higher-level partnering. The ideal candidate will be an experienced HRBP, comfortable in a fast-moving,environment, with strong ER knowledge and the ability to hit the ground running in a short-term assignment of circa one month. Salary is 45,000- 50,000 pro rata, with hybrid working and occasional travel as required. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

HR Consultant 70,000 - 80,000 Hybrid / Derbyshire 12 month FTC We're supporting a global organisation at a pivotal point in their people journey, seeking a senior HR professional to lead a business-wide people improvement initiatives. This is not a traditional HR Manager role. Instead, we're looking for someone with a consultative mindset and strong experience in continuous improvement and transformation , who can deep dive into existing processes and drive meaningful, sustainable change. You'll play a key role in reviewing and enhancing the end-to-end people function , working cross-functionally with teams including PMO, Finance, IT, and Payroll to identify opportunities for improvement and streamline ways of working. While there is a small operational element (approx. 20% of the role), the primary focus is on programme delivery and business improvement . Key responsibilities: Lead a full review of the people function, identifying efficiencies and improvement opportunities Partner with PMO, Finance, IT, and Payroll to align people processes with wider business operations Support the launch and evolution of the people strategy Work closely with existing HR leadership to enhance current frameworks Deliver change in a complex, global, environment About you: Proven experience in HR transformation, continuous improvement, or programme-led roles Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions Comfortable operating in a global, structured environment (experience with systems such as SuccessFactors is beneficial) Pragmatic and commercially aware, able to balance innovation with corporate frameworks Available to start at short notice This is a fantastic opportunity to join at the right time to reset, refine, and elevate the people agenda , working within a global business while driving real impact locally. If you'd like to find out more, please apply now or send your CV About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

Ashley Kate HR & Finance are partnering with a growing business to recruit a Finance Analyst as part of an exciting transformation in how data is used across the organisation. This role sits at the heart of a shift from manual, spreadsheet-driven reporting to a more automated, insight-led approach. You'll play a key role in shaping how financial data is structured, visualised, and delivered, helping the business move towards a single, reliable view of performance. Working closely with both Finance and IT, you'll act as the bridge between technical and commercial teams, turning complex requirements into clear, user-friendly reporting solutions. Key responsibilities include: Acting as the link between Finance and IT to ensure reporting needs are clearly defined and delivered Translating business requirements into technical specifications and data solutions Designing and developing dashboards and reports in Power BI Maintaining and improving data models to ensure accuracy and consistency Driving improvements in reporting automation, efficiency, and insight Supporting testing and rollout of system and reporting enhancements Contributing to a more standardised, joined-up data environment We're looking for someone with strong Power BI expertise and a solid understanding of financial processes, who can bring data to life through clear, visual storytelling. You'll be comfortable working with stakeholders across the business and confident communicating complex information in a simple, meaningful way. Experience within FMCG or manufacturing is highly beneficial, particularly with exposure to SKU-level analysis, costing, and performance drivers. Familiarity with ERP systems and how data flows into reporting tools is important. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, bonus, and car allowance, alongside a strong benefits package and the opportunity to play a key role in a business-wide data transformation. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

Head of HR Location: West Yorkshire Full time and Permanent Circa 70k We are partnering with a well-established, fast-paced organisation to recruit an experienced HR Manager to lead their HR function and support the delivery of key business objectives. This is a broad, hands-on role offering the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities: Partner with senior leadership to support strategic people objectives Provide expert HR advice across the full employee lifecycle Lead on employee relations matters, ensuring timely and effective resolution Coach and support managers to build capability, engagement, and performance Lead and contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives Design and deliver training and development workshops Manage, develop, and performance manage the HR team Ensure HR processes are efficient, compliant, and commercially focused About you: CIPD qualified Experience gained within Professional Services - Essential Proven HR generalist experience in a leadership role Strong employee relations and performance management expertise Confident influencing and engaging with senior stakeholders Commercially aware, resilient, and solutions-focused A great opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to make a real impact in a dynamic environment About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

Ashley Kate are delighted to be partnering with a great business as they look to recruit a permanent Senior HR Advisor, based in Leeds. Senior HR Advisor Leeds based - Hybrid working - 3 days in the office Full time Permanent Up to 58k As the Senior HR Advisor, you will provide a professional and comprehensive HR service to the business through guidance and advice on all operational HR matters. Key responsibilities include but not limited to: Work closely with managers to support the delivery of business goals and objectives. Provide timely and accurate HR support and advice on a range of people matters including recruitment, performance management, policies and employment legislation. Manage complex Employee Relations matters. Coach and support line managers through challenging people situations. Lead and contribute to HR projects. We are looking for: Ideally CIPD level 5 qualified. Experience managing complex and sensitive ER cases independently. Good working knowledge of employment law. Proven background working as a HR generalist with experience across recruitment and performance management. Experience gained in a fast paced environment. Excellent influencing, coaching and stakeholder management skills. This is a great opportunity to join a brilliant team. Interested? Get in touch! About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.