HR Manager

Shared Interest Society Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization focused on fair trade is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee all aspects of people management. This role involves shaping the organizational culture, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. The ideal candidate will have significant HR experience, particularly in leadership roles, and will be responsible for recruitment, policy development, and employee relations.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' professional HR experience, preferably in leadership.
• Knowledge of reward systems and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all HR matters and ensure legal compliance.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding and performance development processes.
• Oversee remuneration, salary reviews and payroll operations.

Skills

Communication

Team Building

Organisational Skills

Empathy

Strategic HR

Tools

PeopleHR

Job description

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Shared Interest brings together over 11,800 UK investors with a shared goal of investing in a fairer world. Established in 1990, we provide finance to fair trade businesses across 47 countries, supporting smallholder farmers who produce around a third of the world's food.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead all aspects of people management across our UK and international operations, shaping our organisational culture while ensuring compliance with employment legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on all HR matters and ensure legal compliance
• Manage recruitment, onboarding and performance development processes
• Develop policies that support our mission and team wellbeing
• Foster a culture of innovation, diversity and inclusion
• Oversee remuneration, salary reviews and payroll operations
• Implement health and wellbeing initiatives
• Monitor and report on key HR metrics and contribute to business planning
• Support managers on employee relations and talent development

Experience and skills

• At least 5 years' professional HR experience, preferably in leadership
• Knowledge of reward systems and employment law
• Excellent communication and team-building abilities
• Empathetic approach with ability to motivate diverse teams
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Experience influencing senior staff and directors
• Comfortable with both strategic and operational HR tasks
• Small business environment experience
• International HR experience
• Understanding of PeopleHR

Shared Interest is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

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