HR Manager

The Talent World; Newport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' holiday including bank hols

Free on-site parking

Free storage unit

Employee recognition programmes

£250 referral reward

Work-life balance focus

Job summary

The Talent World is seeking an experienced HR Manager for Newport with responsibility across multiple sites. You will provide expert guidance to managers and staff, handle complex employee relations, and help shape HR policy in a hands-on, strategic capacity.

We expect at least 3 years in HR, experience with 50+ staff, and a CIPD Level 5 or 7. A strong knowledge of UK employment law and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years HR experience, including management level
• Experience in organisations with 50+ employees
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and updates
• Strong employee relations experience handling sensitive situations
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidentiality and discretion in handling information

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to managers and employees on HR matters across multiple sites
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues including disciplinary and absence matters
• Support managers with conflict resolution and practical HR advice
• Lead development, implementation and review of HR policies and procedures
• Ensure employee records are accurate and compliant
• Develop and deliver employee engagement initiatives
• Monitor HR metrics and provide insights for decision-making
• Support wider HR strategy and projects across the business
• Keep up-to-date with changes in employment legislation
• Build strong relationships with managers and employees across locations
• Support multi-site HR initiatives as the business grows

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

UK employment law

Policy development

Communication

Education

CIPD Level 5/7

Job description

Newport | £35,000 - £40,000

We are currently working with a successful and growing multi-site service business based in Newport to help them find an experienced HR Manager.

Our client is an established and growing business operating across England and Wales, with a network of sites supporting both individual and business customers. The organisation has continued to expand over recent years and has a strong focus on delivering high levels of customer service, developing its people and maintaining a positive workplace culture.

The Newport location is home to the company's head office and a number of central support functions, with the wider business operating across multiple locations. This is a people-focused, commercially minded organisation offering a varied environment for an HR professional who enjoys working closely with managers and employees across a multi-site business.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert guidance and support to managers and employees on a range of HR matters
• Managing and resolving complex employee relations issues, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance matters
• Supporting managers with conflict resolution and providing practical, commercially focused HR advice
• Leading the development, implementation and ongoing review of HR policies and procedures
• Ensuring employee records are accurate, compliant and appropriately maintained
• Developing and delivering employee engagement initiatives
• Monitoring and analysing HR metrics and providing meaningful reports and insights to support decision-making
• Supporting the development and implementation of the wider HR strategy
• Keeping up to date with changes in employment legislation and ensuring the business remains compliant
• Building strong relationships with managers and employees across multiple locations
• Supporting wider HR projects and initiatives as the business continues to develop

The person

We are looking for an experienced HR professional who is confident working across a broad range of HR activity and is comfortable operating at both a strategic and hands-on level.

You Will Ideally Have

• A minimum of 3 years' HR experience, including experience at HR management level
• Experience working within an organisation of 50+ employees
• CIPD Level 5 or Level 7, or currently working towards this
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and a commitment to keeping up to date with regulatory changes
• Strong employee relations experience and the confidence to deal with complex and sensitive situations
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is preferred due to the multi-site nature of the role

Salary & benefits

£35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience, plus

• 28 days' holiday including bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Free storage unit for you or your family
• Employee recognition programmes
• £250 employee referral reward
• A strong focus on work-life balance

Location

Newport with some travel to other sites.

Hours

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with rota'd hours between 9.00am and 5.30pm.