HR Manager UK/Ireland (maternity cover, 12 months)

Kelly Services Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

12399 - HR Manager UK/Ireland (maternity cover)

ENG, United Kingdom | Other | Full-time

Job Reference: 12399 - Posted 21-Mar-2025

Together we change lives.

Kelly is a team of experts driven by our belief that the impact of the right person in the right job is limitless. No matter where you are in your career journey you can apply your knowledge and passion to move people, organisations, and communities forward. You will have opportunities to grow your expertise and capabilities, both professionally and personally. As a team we celebrate inclusion, caring and collaboration. As a company we value your contribution, we work with integrity, and we always put people first – so your impact really will change lives.

Manager HR UK/Ireland is responsible for collaborating closely with business leaders and managers to build their people management capabilities and develop approaches that achieve shared organisational goals. This role will directly support KellyOCG Business Unit in the UK & Ireland.

Responsibilities

1. Monitor and review HR policies and processes to ensure they are in line with employment law and implement any changes where necessary.
2. Provide guidance and support to line managers with all employee relations issues including investigations, dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance management and whistleblowing concerns.
3. Support the business in organisational changes that involve individual and collective consultation and may result in redundancy or TUPE.
4. Using HRMI to build insights, identify trends and consider possible interventions if required.
5. Oversee a timely delivery of the monthly salaried payroll including the administration of pensions and benefits.
6. Keep up to date with any legislation changes to ensure the business is prepared.
7. Take part in regular pay & reward conversations, yearly pay review, job evaluation, external salary benchmarking.
8. Lead a number of key HR initiatives to support the HR Director in achieving the overall HR Teams strategic objectives.
9. Coach and develop the UK HR team and provide daily support.

Skills & Experience

1. Strong knowledge of current and upcoming employment and payroll legislation in both the UK and Ireland.
2. Strong generalist HR experience in an advisory or management capacity.
3. Demonstrable experience with ER Casework including restructures and TUPE is essential.
4. Proven track record to mentor and coach managers, including those who may be onsite, offsite or working remotely. Experience of overseeing a payroll function is desirable.
5. Experience of working in a HR function in a remote capacity is desirable.
6. Ability to work in a fast-paced work culture with high ER case load.
7. Ability to adapt to constant changes and competing priorities.
8. Self-efficient with ability to work autonomously.
9. CIPD Level 5 Qualification in Human Resources Management, is desirable.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, including, but not limited to, race, gender, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.