Employee HR Manager

Energy Consulting group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known consulting firm is looking for an experienced HR Manager to join their Cheltenham team. The role involves delivering HR initiatives, managing employee relations cases, and providing support across the site. Ideal candidates will have generalist HR experience, a good understanding of case management, and strong leadership skills. Flexibility and a positive work-life balance are encouraged.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Performance Related Bonus

Life Assurance

Private medical cover

Flexible holiday options

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Ability to travel to Southampton regularly.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support to employees and managers.
• Lead and deliver HR initiatives and projects.
• Handle investigations and disciplinary cases.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Case management experience

Exceptional attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Psychology

CIPD Level 7 qualification

Tools

Workday HR system

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are recruiting a newly created role for an experienced HR Manager to join the GE Cheltenham HR Team. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced HR professional with generalist experience who is seeking a more HR project and case management focused role. The HR Manager will be responsible for delivering initiatives across the Cheltenham campus, supporting case work and have a small client group. The role is based in Cheltenham with some travel to Southampton.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• A first point of contact for employees & managers who provides leadership, coaching and support for individual employee needs & HR processes for the Southampton & a small Cheltenham client group.
• Travel to the Southampton site as needed to provide on site HR support and build strong relationships with employees and leaders.
• Lead and deliver HR initiatives and projects, such as rolling out new policies, conducting employee training, and supporting site-wide organizational design efforts.
• Manage ad hoc HR project work, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Handle complex employee relations cases, including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, and dismissals.
• Provide expert guidance and coaching to People Leaders and Investigators throughout the case management process.
• Support the development of our HR Placement students with projects and case management experience.
• Working collaboratively with the other HR Managers across the Cheltenham HR Team as and when required.

Required Qualifications/ Characteristics

• Generalist HR experience with extensive case management experience.
• Ability to travel to the Southampton site on a regular basis.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Experience of comfortably working in fast paced, demanding roles working to tight deadlines in a complex matrixed organisation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in tandem.
• Experience of using and analysing data to create proposals and drive decisions
• Proven great communication skills, engaging with all levels of an organisation.
• Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree in HR or Psychology from an accredited university or college with CIPD Level 7 qualification preferable.

Desired Characteristics

• Recognised project management certification.
• Influential Leadership & interpersonal skills to build trust and influence senior stakeholders effectively.
• Experience of utilising Lean methodologies in the HR function.
• Union Relations experience
• Experience of using Workday HR system

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension
• Performance Related Bonus
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No