Human Resources Manager
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Reporting to: Managing Director
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexible)
Contract Type: Temporary (Maternity Cover, 12 months, Immediate start)
Location: Southampton area
About Us
Our client is a fast-growing, employee-owned wholesaler in the health and wellness sector, supplying retailers across the UK and internationally. With around 250 employees and a dynamic management team overseeing eight diverse departments, we operate in a busy 24/7 environment with multiple shift patterns. As an employee-owned business, they pride ourselves on strong employee engagement and profit-sharing initiatives.
Role Overview
They are seeking an experienced HR Manager to provide maternity cover for 12 months. This role is pivotal in managing a diverse workforce, ensuring smooth HR operations, and supporting organisational development during a period of growth.
You will lead the HR function, offering both strategic guidance and hands-on support to managers and employees. This is a stand-alone management role within a small HR team, ideal for a proactive HR professional who can work independently and drive HR initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
HR Operations & Compliance
*Oversee daily HR operations and advise managers and staff.
*Manage and support the HR team, ensuring effective coordination of processes.
*Maintain and develop HR policies in line with legislation and best practice.
*Ensure compliance with employment law, GDPR, and internal standards.
Recruitment & Talent Management
*Lead end-to-end recruitment and partner with managers on hiring needs.
*Manage onboarding and offboarding processes.
*Support training and development initiatives.
Employee Relations & Performance
*Act as the primary contact for complex employee relations cases.
*Coach managers to build capability in people management.
*Coordinate performance management processes and engagement initiatives.
HR Projects & Continuous Improvement
*Contribute to HR strategy and organisational change projects.
*Lead or support HR projects, including policy updates and system improvements.
Reporting & Analytics
*Maintain HR metrics and provide insights to support leadership decisions.
Qualifications & Experience
*CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent); Level 7 desirable.
*Proven experience in an HR Manager or senior HR role.
*Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
*Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
*Highly organised and proactive, able to work independently.
Benefits
*Employee-owned business with profit-sharing bonus (currently averaging £200/month tax-free).
*Pension contributions via salary sacrifice.
*Health & dental insurance contribution.
*Cycle-to-work scheme.
*Staff discount on all products.