HR Manager - initial 12 month FTC

Henlee Resourcing; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Henlee Resourcing is working in partnership with this niche technology focused Business with its HQ in central Swindon (near the train / bus stations), to recruit an experienced operational HR Manager, initially for 12 months (possibly longer) to cover whilst the Head of HR is on secondment on a major change project.

Reporting to and working in tandem with a developmental Head of HR, you will oversee the day-to-day management of the HR team and provide expert, practical HR support to managers and employees across the organisation, managing routine HR activities and employee relations matters while the Head of HR focuses on the broader transformation agenda. This role is pivotal in ensuring operational continuity, enhancing employee engagement and maintaining compliance with HR policies and UK employment law.

Key skills / requirements / competencies:

• Employee relations expertise - a deep understanding of employment law, regulations and HR best practices with the ability to advise and provide pragmatic guidance on complex employee relations cases, with discretion and professionalism.
• Leadership and team management - experienced in leading, motivating and developing a small HR team, ensuring effective performance management.
• Process development - able to implement and embed people and culture initiatives as required by the business.
• Change management and culture building - an adaptable person used to navigating change, experience in supporting and embedding cultural change is highly desirable.
• Communication and influencing - excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport at all levels.
• Organisation and prioritisation - able to manage multiple priorities and balance operational / strategic demands with a strong, proactive approach to problem solving in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Qualifications / experience - CIPD Level 5 or higher (or equivalent relevant experience).

If you are looking for an interesting and challenging opportunity, can demonstrate the above capabilities, can commit to an initial 12 month period and can start ASAP (latest after Easter), we are keen to hear from you ASAP.