Junior HR Manager

Michael Page (UK); Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

• Brand New Position and the chance to Make the Role Your Own!
• Excellent opportunities for progression

About Our Client

Our client is a global leading business in the manufacturing sector. They have new offices in Bristol which will be experiencing exponential growth. This is a brand new position and an opportunity for a HR Generalist to make the role their own.

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities of the Junior HR Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrate strong professional credibility and build ongoing relationships as a trusted advisor and the first point of contact for ER-related matters with managers and leaders.
• Work closely with the HRD and wider business to drive core people processes. Manage and provide advice and recommendations on all people-related issues.
• Lead on implementing Learning & Development strategy, coaching, challenging, and influencing leaders & managers to develop leadership and team capability.
• Support the HR Director and wider Board in end-to-end organisational change that will improve overall business performance and ensure our employees are as effective as they can be as well as being future-ready.
• Work closely with relevant key stakeholders to define, deliver and measure culture and engagement initiatives across the business.
• Provide advice and guidance to leaders & line managers on all HR policies and processes, resolve day-to-day queries effectively and support and coach people managers when dealing with ER issues.
• Lead on recruitment processes, conducting interviews and coaching line managers on interview techniques and taking ownership for their own processes in line with HR and wider business standards.
• Provide inputs to the HR Director on reward and benefits requirements to ensure that they do not impact our ability to attract and retain talent.
• Review and analyse data to produce reports for key employee metrics (e.g. turnover, headcount, and absence), identifying and investigating possible implications of issues/trends that show up as well as driving solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support business initiatives through participating in multi-function project teams as required.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate for the role of Junior HR Manager will possess:

• Experience in the HR generalist space
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law
• High level of communication skills both verbal and written is essential
• Proven ability to plan and implement projects/initiatives
• Analytical skills; quickly evaluates data/situations and reaches conclusions
• Strong relationship building and influencing skills
• Coaching skills and a passion for developing people
• Ability to work with appropriate attention to detail and high standards, whilst still working at pace
• Experience of working in a Transport & Distribution or Engineering/Manufacturing organisation would be highly desirable
• CIPD Level 5, Degree or equivalent experience

What's on Offer

The role will interact with senior leaders and sometimes require delivering up to Director level and above. This role requires considerable adaptability to be effective whilst jumping between different demands, challenges, and personalities. You will have to be resilient and able to work with ambiguity, facilitating line managers to identify key people issues and support their People requirements. You must also be a keen influencer, with the ability to strike the balance between appreciating resistance to change whilst driving the business strategy but challenging back to the HR world where appropriate.