Full job descriptionDelivering a comprehensive HR service to the business which ensures that managers and employees are equipped to deliver a high-performance culture. Proactively advising on best practice working with Leadership Team to deliver HR and company goals, whilst supporting the wider business to deliver their objectives. This role requires a balance of strategic leadership and taking a hands-on role with the management of the overall HR operations.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
*Work with the MD to identify, design and implement HR Projects as and when required
*Support managers through effective recruitment and training of staff to meet changing business needs across the business
*Provide advice and guidance on employee relations casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, retirement, and redundancy
*Providing timely and accurate HR reports and systems, including payroll to support the business
*Manage and direct individuals working within the HR function and support the general administration functions
*Manage talent, performance, and succession planning
*Support business growth delivering specialist advice
*Provide support where required in respect of the company’s occupational health
KEY TASKS
*Update policies and procedures in accordance with legislation and organisational development, incorporating best practice and ensuring that the company’s objectives are captured
*Implement changes to HR policy, procedure, terms and conditions of employment in a consultative and compliant way
*Maintain HR systems (carry out functionality review) and other employment records ensuring GDPR compliance
*Build and maintain relationships with suppliers (recruitment agencies/HR system/training providers)
*Identify short and long-term staff resourcing requirements on an ongoing basis, working with line managers to ensure the supply of the right number of staff of the right quality to meet changing business needs. Manage the full recruitment process end to end providing support to line managers where required
*Identify employee relations issues and work with managers to resolve these in a proactive and timely manner to reduce disruption to the workplace and the delivery of services to customers
*Manage complex absence, disciplinary, grievance and other HR issues arising in a timely manner
*Work with managers, coaching and advising on all people issues
*Effectively manage all HR administration (electronic and manual) throughout employee life cycle
*Manage the payroll through the outsourced payroll bureau, providing timely information for the monthly payroll. Check payslips and pay reports and respond to payroll queries from staff
*Keep up to date with legal developments and advise management on compliance and risk factors


ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
*|Proven generalist experience of working at HR Manager level in a stand-alone role within a medium sized organisation
*Knowledge of engineering/manufacturing environment
*Good knowledge of current UK employment law and best practice
*Experience in recruitment and assessment of staff
*Experience of dealing with senior individuals
*Experience of managing all HR compliance, legal and risk matters
*Ability to prepare and present reports to director/senior management level


DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
*Good knowledge of HR systems/payroll
*Experience in the development and implementation of employment policies and procedures
*Experience with managing Occupational Health activities
*Ability to create Management Information and Insights
QUALIFICATIONS
*Minimum Level 5 CIPD and post qualification experience
*Degree or equivalent


PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES
*Practical hands-on approach to leading the team to deliver daily/weekly goals and a clear sense for prioritisation
*Strong leadership and communication skills with the capacity to listen, reflect and lead the team to improved performance
*Ability to work autonomously and flexibly
*Ability to show initiative and to be self-motivated
*Pro-active
*Ability to make decisions in a timely manner
*Ability to learn new things quickly
*Proficient in MS Office applications, email, and internet
*Co-operative and supportive team player
*Excellent planning and organisational skills to meet deadlines
*Excellent attention to detail
*Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
*Influencing, persuading, coaching, and negotiating skills