HR Manager

The Talent World; Newry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Vortex Companies, LLC is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee the full employee lifecycle and provide trusted HR support across the business. You will handle employee relations, payroll administration, and policy development while partnering with managers on workforce planning and recruitment.

You will lead onboarding, manage leavers, and drive training, data reporting and compliance with employment legislation to support a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• CIPD Level 5 or 7 or equivalent professional qualification is highly desirable.
• Minimum 4–6 years’ progressive HR experience, including at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience using HRIS, ATS and Microsoft Office systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations matters including performance management, investigations, hearings and outcomes.
• Coordinate occupational health and medical referrals where required.
• Review and develop HR policies, procedures, organisational structures and equality monitoring.
• Oversee weekly payroll and benefits administration, including pensions, healthcare, vehicles and Cycle to Work.
• Maintain and develop HR systems in preparation for future integration with the Vortex HRIS.
• Partner with the Talent & Workforce Manager and hiring managers on workforce planning and end-to-end recruitment.
• Lead onboarding and internal movements, including promotions and transfers.
• Manage leavers processes and documentation.
• Act as HR lead for apprenticeships.

Skills

Employee relations

HR policy development

Payroll administration

HRIS/ATS platforms

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Training & development

Education

Degree in HR / Business Administration

CIPD Level 5 or 7

Tools

Microsoft Office

Payroll software

HRIS/ATS platforms

Job description

The Role

• Managing employee relations matters including performance management, investigations, hearings and outcomes
• Coordinating occupational health and medical referrals where required
• Reviewing and developing HR policies, procedures, organisational structures and equality monitoring
• Overseeing weekly payroll and benefits administration, including pensions, healthcare, vehicles and Cycle to Work
• Maintaining and developing HR systems in preparation for future integration with the Vortex HRIS
• Partner with the Talent & Workforce Manager and hiring managers on workforce planning, recruitment requirements and selection, with Talent & Workforce leading the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Lead the HR elements of onboarding and internal employee movements, including promotions and transfers, ensuring a smooth employee experience.
• Manage the HR processes associated with leavers, ensuring all documentation, systems and internal processes are completed appropriately.
• Acting as the HR lead for apprenticeships
• Identifying training and development needs and supporting managers to build their people-management capability
• Providing practical HR advice and guidance to managers and employees
• Supporting people-related requirements within tender submissions
• Preparing HR reports and presentations for senior management, using data and trends to inform decision-making
• Ensuring continued compliance with employment legislation and best practice

The Role

As HR Manager, you will oversee the full employee lifecycle and provide trusted HR support across the business, including:

• Managing employee relations matters including performance management, investigations, hearings and outcomes
• Coordinating occupational health and medical referrals where required
• Reviewing and developing HR policies, procedures, organisational structures and equality monitoring
• Overseeing weekly payroll and benefits administration, including pensions, healthcare, vehicles and Cycle to Work
• Maintaining and developing HR systems in preparation for future integration with the Vortex HRIS
• Partner with the Talent & Workforce Manager and hiring managers on workforce planning, recruitment requirements and selection, with Talent & Workforce leading the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Lead the HR elements of onboarding and internal employee movements, including promotions and transfers, ensuring a smooth employee experience.
• Manage the HR processes associated with leavers, ensuring all documentation, systems and internal processes are completed appropriately.
• Acting as the HR lead for apprenticeships
• Identifying training and development needs and supporting managers to build their people-management capability
• Providing practical HR advice and guidance to managers and employees
• Supporting people-related requirements within tender submissions
• Preparing HR reports and presentations for senior management, using data and trends to inform decision-makingEnsuring continued compliance with employment legislation and best practice

About You

• Experienced in a generalist HR Manager or senior HR role
• Confident managing complex employee relations matters
• Commercially aware and able to build strong relationships with managers at all levels
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Confident using HR systems, HRIS/ATS platforms and Microsoft Office
• Comfortable analysing HR data and turning it into meaningful information
• A strong communicator who can provide clear, practical and credible HR advice
• Passionate about developing people and creating a positive workplace culture
• Able to work independently while also being an effective member of the wider management team

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline
• CIPD Level 5 or 7 or equivalent professional qualification is highly desirable
• Minimum 4–6 years’ progressive HR experience, including at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or management capacity
• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
• Experience using HRIS, ATS and Microsoft Office systems

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation where HR has a genuine role to play in shaping the future of the business.

Vortex Companies, LLC and all of its subsidiaries, considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.

We are a fair chance employer.