HR Manager

Armstrong Knight Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic role for an HR Manager at a leading company in Financial Services to drive HR strategies. The role includes ensuring compliance with regulations, managing recruitment, and enhancing employee relations. Requires strong communication and leadership skills. This position is a unique opportunity to shape the HR landscape within the organization.

Benefits

Employee benefits review

Performance management scheme

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in an HR Manager role, preferably in Financial Services.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong leadership to guide and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment regulations.
• Manage the employee performance and recruitment processes.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Employment Law

Problem Solving

Confidentiality

Education

CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in HR Management

Job description

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This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas:

• Developing and implementing HR strategy and initiatives in line with organisational objectives and alongside business leaders
• Ensuring that a company’s procedures comply with employment regulations
• Review staff benefits package and provide recommendations and costings to the Board
• Benefits administration
• Review and maintain Staff Handbook
• Design, advise and implement a Performance management/bonus related scheme across the business then oversee the process to ensure consistency, fairness, and timeliness

Partner with the Senior management to make certain all hiring, training and performance protocols meet employment law compliance, business objectives and fairness. Including:

• Undertaking background checks for new employees
• Manage recruitment agencies
• Issuing of contracts etc.

• Manage Holidays throughout the business
• Monitoring various aspects of an employee’s performance, such as attendance and sick leave, and advising/supporting individuals and management as part of the process
• Managing Payroll
• Handling disciplinary processes and formal grievances

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Support the CEO in designing and executing employee and organization development strategies that promote a positive working environment
• Work closely with the senior management team on all HR-related matters and represent the company accordingly
• Provide support and input regarding employee relations, including coaching and corrective actions
• Maintain a positive work environment through fair and consistent resolution processes
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and government reporting regulations impacting HR functions
• Maintain HR information system records and compile reports from databases
• Set and review pay structures, employee perks, and benefits

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• At least 3 years in an HR Manager role (preferably in Financial Services)
• Excellent communication skills, including listening and verbalising ideas effectively
• Strong leadership skills to guide, support, and motivate staff
• Experience reporting to a Board of Directors on HR matters
• Solid understanding of employment law principles
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations, including disciplinary hearings or staff conflicts
• Strong ethics, morals, and sound judgment
• Member of CIPD with Level 7 Advanced Diploma in HR Management
• Sensitivity in handling confidential issues
• Good oral and written communication skills
• If selected, references covering the last 3 years and a DBS check will be required
• Seeking a resilient, creative, strategic, and intelligent candidate