HR Manager

HR MANAGER JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to join a wonderful organisation just outside Ringwood. The successful HR Manager will be working directly with the senior management team, while overseeing another member of staff within the HR team.

The overall responsibility of the HR Manager is to ensure the smooth running of the HR department, payroll function, and to enhance and support the organisation's full life cycle people and employee strategy. This includes actively developing and implementing strategic initiatives to review and enhance recruitment and retention, workplace culture, employee engagement, and talent development.

Additionally, the HR Manager will play a key role in assisting the organisation in maintaining and growing its Investors in People status. It is important for the HR Manager to adopt a proactive, forward-thinking approach that helps mitigate potential issues before they arise, encouraging a productive, inclusive, and positive working environment.

HR MANAGER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Continuous improvement of HR policies and practices, managing employee relations proactively and driving change management efforts to support the organisation's growth strategy.
2. Update and implement new/updated policies and procedures, contracts, staff handbooks, job descriptions, appraisals, and other people-related documents as required.
3. Delegate administrative tasks to the HR and Payroll Administrator and ensure they can deliver on their key objectives, supporting with any training needs as required.
4. As part of the senior management team, act as the organisation’s expert on HR-related matters, providing knowledgeable support for all people-related business decisions and their impact on employees and the wider organisation.
5. Lead on recruitment and retention, employee relations, policies and procedures, learning and development, employee benefits, and employee engagement.
6. Ensure that all HR and employee matters are managed in accordance with the latest employment law legislation and guidance.
7. Build and maintain influential relationships with the senior management team, working collaboratively with the Board to create and implement an effective and proactive people strategy.
8. Provide ongoing training and supervision for the HR and Payroll Administrator to ensure overall efficiency in the HR team.
9. Organise internal and external training for employees as required.
10. Manage recruitment and onboarding by liaising with external recruitment partners, overseeing the interview and onboarding process, and ensuring that hiring managers understand the recruitment and onboarding process for consistency across the organisation.
11. Provide cover and support for the payroll function during any absence of the HR and Payroll Administrator.
12. Lead on any HR or people-related projects and initiatives as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

1. CIPD Level 5 qualified with at least 5 years HR experience in a similar level of position - essential.
2. Strong HR administration skills and experience, able to work in a fast-paced office environment where priorities change constantly.
3. Highly organised and able to prioritise workload.
4. Experience in Microsoft Office and the use of HR Database and Payroll systems such as You Manage, HR Solutions, WorkNest, or similar providers.
5. Previous supervisory/people management experience would be ideal, but not essential.
6. An empathetic, supportive approach, with a genuine passion for working with people.
7. Payroll processing experience would be ideal, but not a primary focus for the HR Manager, as the HR & Payroll Administrator will oversee the day-to-day processing of Payroll.
8. Resilient nature, with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks/projects at any given time.
9. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.
10. Up-to-date knowledge of UK Employment Law and HR best practice methodologies.
11. Proven ability to influence at senior level.
12. Involvement in successful achievement of Investors in People status in a previous organisation would be advantageous.

Our client is offering a HYBRID work arrangement, free parking on site, company pension, competitive annual holiday allowance, and other benefits, which could also include support for further development within the HR/Payroll remit.

For more information about this position, or to apply, please contact Joy Bruce at Collaborate Recruitment.