HR Manager

Hays; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Bedfordshire is seeking a permanent HR Manager to lead their HR strategy and enhance company culture. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR management, particularly within SMEs, and will contribute to strategic development aligned with business objectives. This role offers competitive benefits, including generous holiday and private health care.

Benefits

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Health Care

Bonus

Pension

Medicash

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR Manager, ideally in an SME.
• Stand-alone HR experience is advantageous.
• Experience in an international organization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop HR strategy in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Provide Generalist HR support along with management advice.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and performance management initiatives.

Skills

Employee Management

HR Strategy Development

Performance Management

Data Analysis

HR Policy Compliance

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

HRIS Experience

Job description

An excellent opportunity for a permanent HR Manager within a fast-paced, commercial organisation in Bedfordshire, who are growing and expanding and are committed to a strong and positive company culture. They are seeking an experienced HR Manager to join their organisation and lead their HR strategy in alignment with their business objectives.Key Responsibilities:

* Develop the HR strategy in conjunction with the senior leadership team to ensure the successful delivery of the organisation vision.
* Make a positive impact on the company culture by providing Generalist HR support, including employee and management advice on HR issues in line with current employment law and best practices.
* Lead and embed the HR strategy to align with business objectives and culture.
* Review, update, and introduce company policies to ensure full compliance with legislation.
* Assist in the recruitment and selection process, ensuring a seamless candidate onboarding experience by developing and managing the induction process.
* Involvement in employee appraisals, exiting procedures, and other HR processes.
* Analyse data and key HR metrics to create and present relevant reports to the board.
* Provide and support performance management to ensure development and training across all teams, enabling a high-performing culture.
* Manage company systems to ensure they remain relevant and up-to-date for reporting on performance targets such as staff turnover and sick leave.
* Lead staff surveys, suggestion schemes, and HR initiatives to ensure the organisation continues to be a great place to work.
* This role is based on site 5 days per week.

Qualifications:

* You must have experience as an HR Manager, ideally within an SME, standalone HR experience would be advantageous.
* Ideally, you will be qualified to level 5 of the CIPD or above or equivalent.
* Experience within an international or global organisation would be advantageous.
* Experience implementing an HRIS would be advantageous or experience as an HR Systems superuser.

What We Offer:

* 23 days holiday + bank holidays
* Private Health Care
* Bonus
* Pension
* Medicash

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