HR Manager

Real Recruitment Solutions; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm located in Bournemouth is seeking an experienced HR Manager. The role involves being a business partner to department heads and focuses on performance management and employee engagement. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD qualification, a solid understanding of UK employment law, and experience in HR systems. This position offers hybrid working options and various employee benefits including generous holiday and professional development.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Occupational sick pay from day one

Free eye tests

Employee assistance programme

Paid compassionate leave

Discounts on legal services

Paid professional memberships

Social events

Qualifications

• Proven HR generalist experience at a senior level.
• Ability to manage complex employee relations cases.
• Strong interpersonal skills to attract new talent.

Responsibilities

• Be a business partner to Department Heads.
• Involved in performance management and employee engagement.
• Provide guidance on HR policy and recruitment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective time management

Communication skills

HR Information Systems experience

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of equality and diversity

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

CIPD Level 7 preferred

Tools

HR Information Systems

Job description

Overview

HR Manager – Bournemouth

Our client is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join their organisation on either a 4 or 5-day-a-week basis, with hybrid working available.

Job Description

Reporting to the Managing Partner, you will be a business partner to the Department Heads, involved in all aspects of the employee life-cycle. As the HR Manager, the role has a strong focus on performance management and employee engagement, as well as providing guidance on HR policy, wellbeing, and recruitment. You will have a relevant HR qualification (such as CIPD), a solid understanding of UK employment law, and be a flexible, self-motivated individual. While experience in a law firm or professional services is preferred, experience with HR systems is essential. This is a varied and exciting opportunity for a passionate HR Manager to make a real impact and establish yourself as a trusted HR Manager within the firm.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays, pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Contributory pension scheme with Royal London for eligible staff
• Annual salary reviews and promotion panels
• Occupational sick pay from day one, plus assessed Income Protection benefits for longer-term absences
• Free Specsavers eye tests and vouchers towards lenses for display screen equipment
• Employee assistance programme including counselling, 24/7 online GP services and wellbeing support
• Paid compassionate leave
• Access to the BUPA Menopause Plan under menopause policy
• Discounts on legal services
• Paid professional memberships
• An ‘Introduce a Friend’ Scheme
• Active Social Committee organising annual events and activities

Skills

• Flexible and self-motivated with the ability to work independently on your own initiative, prioritising a varied workload
• Resilient and highly organised in a busy working environment
• Attention to detail and effective time management
• Confident and capable IT user, including experience of HR Information Systems, management reporting, staff surveys, MS Office
• Willingness and ability to learn how to use their practice management IT systems
• Leads by example in demonstrating Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
• Excellent spoken and written interpersonal, communication and presentation skills at all levels
• An ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and diplomacy is crucial
• Strong interpersonal skills in representing the firm to attract new talent

Experience

• Proven HR generalist experience at a senior level, encompassing all – or the majority – of the aspects of HR required in the role
• Effective management of complex employee relations cases, demonstrating ability to consider and application of HR best-practice
• Experienced in developing and supporting line managers
• Experienced in using HR Information Systems (such as Breathe) and confident to take ownership of this and develop effective electronic processes
• Experience of working in a law firm or similar professional services environment is preferred
• Experience of delivering and resourcing various forms of training is highly desirable

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR qualification required. A Level 7 CIPD qualification or equivalent is preferred

Knowledge

Solid understanding of and proven ability to keep up to date with current UK employment law and best-practice