On behalf of our client, we are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic HR Manager with at least five years’ experience as an HR Generalist/Business Partner to join our talented team.
You will be able to work independently to lead on both operational and strategic HR matters, consulting with the wider team as required and working closely with management/leadership to coach them in effectively managing and leading their teams.
The HR Manager is supported by a full time Administrator who is shared with the Finance Officer. You will line manage the Administrator in partnership with the Finance Officer.
A blend of strong operational experience and the ability to think strategically and problem-solve effectively is a key requirement for this role. The HR Manager should have a strong knowledge of UK Employment law and its application.
To lead on all aspects of the HR Lifecycle whilst undertaking strategic HR projects as required.
HR Administration support is in place to facilitate delivery of the key HR objectives.
Strategic:
- To develop and monitor overall people processes, systems and policies across the business to drive consistency and guide the management and leadership in the application of these to enable them to effectively manage and lead their teams.
- Oversee the performance and development approach to drive positive behaviour and alignment to values enabling staff to give their best every day. Work with management and leadership to ensure engagement and delivery of this approach.
- Keep up to date with the latest HR trends and respond to these in the context of the sector.
- Ensure the business always remains legally compliant, consulting with our legal advisors to seek counsel. A core aspect of this role will be to coach management/leadership to ensure key employee relations matters are dealt with effectively and in line with HR best practice.
- Prepare papers to the Board as required, providing regular updates to them on key projects and developments within the HR function.
- Lead on HR projects as these arise working in collaboration with the Board on the delivery of these projects.
Operational:
- Lead on the end-to-end recruitment and selection process ensuring compliance with the Recruitment Policy and wider recruitment best practice to ensure a positive candidate experience and recruitment of key talent into the business.
- Lead on staff onboarding including the completion of all pre-employment checks, working with our Compliance Team to coordinate induction for new joiners.
- Oversee and maintain the Single Central Register ensuring this is kept up to date and responding to regular compliance reviews by the Board.
- Support and advise the management/leadership teams to ensure they are effectively managing the performance of their teams.
- Oversee payroll, working with the Finance Officer and Administrator.
- Ensure the defined contribution pension scheme is administered correctly, including monthly returns working with the Administrator and the pension provider.
- Oversee the private medical cover provision for the business.
- Oversee benefits and wellbeing provision for staff
- Prepare all HR documentation including letters and
- Lead exit interview conversations, data capture and analysis of this data to drive improvements to the operation
- Coach and support line managers to manage absence, working with them to ensure return to work interviews are carried out and advising them on all aspects of the absence policy/procedure.
- Work with the team to deliver the annual pay rise process, providing subject matter expertise on reward/benefit trends as necessary.
Person specification:
- Experience across all areas of HR, the successful candidate will be a true HR Generalist/HR Business Partner.
- A minimum of 5 years HR experience is essential.
- Relevant HR-related qualification at degree or master level or CIPD level 5 or above.
- Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal.
- The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a standalone role or as part of a small HR team where they have dealt with the full breadth of HR from administration through to strategic projects.
- Strong Employment Law knowledge is essential with a proven track record of applying this in the context business environments.
Benefits
The company offer a range of benefits including a generous employer contributory pension, free parking, 25 days of annual leave (plus statutory holidays), individual private medical insurance and free food!
Hours of Work:
40 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Please note this role is full-time office based.