HR Manager

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established public sector organization seeks a dedicated HR Manager to oversee employee relations and enhance HR service delivery. This role involves leading initiatives to improve operational efficiency, mentoring HR staff, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. The successful candidate will have a strong background in HR policy development and project management, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Join a dynamic team committed to fostering a productive work environment and promoting equality and diversity in all HR practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital sector.

Qualifications

• Proven record in managing complex employee relations and HR projects.
• Strong knowledge of current employment law and its application.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate employee relations case work and HR service delivery.
• Develop HR policies and ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Employee Relations Management

HR Policy Development

Project Management

Negotiation with Trade Unions

Conflict Resolution

Communication Skills

Mentoring and Coaching

Knowledge of Employment Law

Interpersonal Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

HR/Payroll Systems

Job Evaluation Schemes (e.g. HERA)

Job description

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit a HR Manager for an initial 6 month contract on a rate of £20.72 - £26.22/hour PAYE – working 35 hours per week. This role will be based onsite in Glasgow.

Responsibilities:

1. In consultation with the Head of HR, lead, contribute to and provide oversight and co-ordination of the delivery of all employee relations case work.
2. Lead the proactive development of internal work systems and processes in order to continuously improve operational HR service delivery, contributing to the development of the HR team members as part of this.
3. Provide support to the Head of HR in ensuring delivery of a professional service that ensures compliance with legislation, policy and best practice.
4. Actively mentor the Senior/HR Officers to ensure that their personal and professional development influences the delivery of a mature and highly respected service, based on strong and credible relationships, professional specialist advice across a range of people management issues, and the provision of effective and realistic solutions.
5. Contribute to – leading where required – the development of a comprehensive set of HR policies and procedures that will underpin a partnership model of working with academic and support departments and which will facilitate supported ownership in local areas.
6. Deliver, in line with organisational needs, appropriate Key Performance Indicators and management information to inform, compliance, workforce planning and reporting.
7. Play a lead role in the delivery of an effective and efficient HR/Payroll integration, assuring cross-team expertise and the maintenance of delivery.
8. Actively and productively support the Head of HR in ensuring compliance with Home Office Immigration (UKVI) requirements by playing a lead role in monitoring and advising in relation to processes and procedures, including record keeping.
9. Take responsibility for the implementation of appropriate HR projects, including the development of action plans.
10. Through oversight of recruitment activities and re-grading/promotion procedures, play a lead role in ensuring the integrity of staff grading decisions and that transparency can be demonstrated and equal pay principles satisfied.
11. Support the Head of HR in maintaining and promoting productive TU consultation and good employee relations.
12. Work closely with the HR Manager (Organisational Development) as HR develops and enhances the Staff Development Strategy and other key organizational development initiatives, in line with strategic objectives and development needs.
13. As determined by the Head of HR, play a key role in moving forward the Equality agenda, ensuring that the principles are promoted, developed and integrated within all HR practices and procedures.
14. Engage in professional development activities to develop and maintain skills and knowledge of HR and employment law issues, particularly in an HE context, including actively engaging in sector networks.
15. Deputise for the Head of HR in specific and appropriate circumstances, providing supervision of the operational HR team in the absence of the Head of HR.
16. Undertake other tasks and duties as agreed from time to time with the Head of HR or Registrar and Secretary.
17. Promote equality and diversity, staff development and staff well-being across all activities.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Degree or equivalent.
2. A proven record of successfully managing complex employee relations case work.
3. A proven record of achievement in a senior HR role, including the management of HR projects and initiatives.
4. A track record of successful HR policy development and implementation.
5. Experience of successful consultation and negotiation with trade unions.
6. Excellent motivational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in constructive partnership with a range of key stakeholders.
7. Thorough knowledge of current employment law and its application to the workplace.
8. An ability to work on own initiative, establish priorities and to multi-task to deadlines.
9. A strong commitment to quality enhancement and the personal learning and development of self and others.
10. Demonstrable supervisory and mentoring skills.
11. Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
12. A strong commitment to equal opportunities.
13. Highly developed conflict resolution, mentoring and coaching skills.
14. A good knowledge of the HE sector and the role of HR therein.
15. Experience of leading and managing projects.
16. Experience of using Job Evaluation schemes, e.g. HERA (Higher Education Role Analysis).
17. Experience of using and developing integrated HR/Payroll systems.

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Created on 30/03/2025 by JR United Kingdom