HR Service Manager

Austin Fraser; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000

Job description

Role: HR Service Manager (Engagement)

Sector: Public Sector

Duration: 12 Months FTC

Location: Liverpool or Norwich

Salary: Up to £46,293 per annum

Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Service Manager to join our public sector client on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role is offered on a hybrid basis with 2 days a week onsite in either Liverpool or Norwich.

The ideal candidate will support the ongoing development and implementation of the inclusion and diversity strategy, working closely in collaboration with the organisation's colleagues. The HR Service Manager will be supporting the delivery of the HR strategy and the implementation of strategic initiatives across a broad range of HR functional areas.

Duties of the HR Service Manager include:

1. Engaging with stakeholders of all levels to generate commitment to the inclusion and diversity goals, providing comprehensive advice and consultancy on specific inclusion and diversity issues.
2. Collaborating with colleagues across multiple directorates to develop, review and implement the organisation's inclusion and diversity strategy plans.
3. Monitoring and reporting on progression of the inclusion and diversity plans to the senior leadership team.
4. Managing reporting requirements to demonstrate progress against the inclusion and diversity strategy and measures required by the organisation and current legislation.
5. Analysing, drafting and preparing reports, presentations, and briefing notes on ongoing project work.
6. Assisting in developing, updating and facilitating material to instruct employees and managers on how to best include, empower and inspire colleagues.
7. Supporting in the production of mandated and ad-hoc reports, such as the Gender/Ethnicity Pay Gap reports and other data to validate and facilitate the need for change.
8. Supporting the HR Services team with the coaching of line managers to increase confidence and capability.
9. Using data and insight from a range of sources to develop evidence-based initiatives to support the delivery of the HR strategy.
10. Collaborating with stakeholders around the business to understand requirements on key projects to develop and apply best practice and fit-for-purpose solutions.

The HR Service Manager will ideally have:

1. Experience within a similar role.
2. Knowledge of HR principles and practices, ideally inclusion and diversity.
3. Experience in HR analytics would be beneficial.
4. Experience of coaching line management.

The HR Service Manager will be required to possess outstanding and highly effective communication skills, enabling them to interact seamlessly with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Furthermore, the ideal candidate should have a proven ability to influence key decision-makers and engage in strategic negotiations. These skills will be essential in ensuring that the services provided are not only aligned with organisational needs but also tailored and optimised to meet specific objectives, ultimately ensuring that the service remains fit for its intended purpose and delivers maximum value.

How to apply for the HR Service Manager:

Our client is hoping to have the HR Service Manager in the role as soon as possible, therefore if you believe your experience meets the criteria above, please contact Charlotte Broomfield by Monday 14th March by calling the Derby office for Sellick Partnership or by submitting your CV directly. Interviews will be scheduled for W/C 28th April.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.