HR Manager

John Innes Centre; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Norwich is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join their Human Resources team. This role involves delivering HR strategies, providing advisory support to staff and management, and leading key HR initiatives. The ideal candidate will be MCIPD qualified, with strong knowledge of HR management, employment law, and excellent interpersonal skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on fostering a supportive culture within an organization dedicated to research and innovation.

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of HR management.
• Excellent understanding of employment law and employee relations.
• Proven ability to identify and implement HR systems.
• Experience advising on disciplinary, grievance, and absence cases.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR strategy and develop HR solutions.
• Provide HR advice to managers and staff.
• Lead HR change initiatives.
• Manage restructuring and redundancies.

Skills

HR management

Project Management

Employment Law

Microsoft Excel

Education

MCIPD Qualified

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Main Purpose of the Job

The Norwich Bioscience Institutes Partnership (NBIP) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to join the busy Human Resources team.

The Norwich Bioscience Institutes (NBI) form a cluster of internationally renowned research organisations that work together to tackle the major challenges of the 21st Century – the sustainability of our environment, our food supplies and healthy ageing.

The HR team supports the Earlham Institute, John Innes Centre, Quadram Institute Bioscience, and the NBI Partnership. Each customer has different needs and the HR team support them in the delivery of their strategic plans.

The HR Manager will be aligned to the Earlham Institute and the NBI Partnership and in addition work closely with the Head of HR and the other HR Managers to deliver the HR strategy and to provide a customer focused HR support and advisory service. The successful candidate will be an experienced HR Manager, with a generalist HR background, who will proactively lead on key HR projects and provide advice on a wide range of HR issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the HR strategy working with management to identify key HR issues and priorities and develop appropriate solutions.
• Provide HR advice and support to managers and staff.
• Lead, develop and deliver HR change initiatives in line with the HR plan.
• Deliver a customer focused and efficient HR service and strive to continually improve the service.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support the review and development of the HR Strategy and associated HR Action Plan. Key themes include Leadership and Management; Organisational Development and Performance; Talent Management and Succession Planning; Reward and Recognition; Research Culture and Engagement; and Training and Development.
• Develop and deliver initiatives to support the delivery of the HR strategy and a supportive culture where research, innovation and people can thrive.
• Support the Institute Assessment Exercise by leading, monitoring and recording activity that supports the Institute in delivering its objectives.
• Guide the employee relations strategy, including through maintaining an effective employee consultation forum.
• Manage the Staff Survey and work with stakeholders to identify areas for improvement to support employee engagement. Provide HR advice and support to managers and staff.
• Provide HR advice and guidance on a range of HR issues across the full HR spectrum ensuring compliance with current legislation and pragmatic solutions are developed.
• Manage individual cases and provide appropriate advice to managers on the application of the Absence Policy and Disciplinary, Capability, and Grievance Procedures.
• In conjunction with the HR Advisors, carry out technical HR tasks as required e.g. job evaluation, salary determination, benchmarking, coaching, performance awards, etc. Lead, develop and deliver HR change initiatives in line with the HR plan.
• In conjunction with the Head of HR and HR Managers agree annual improvement activities to develop and improve the service.
• Manage all aspects of restructuring and redundancies.
• Develop appropriate compliant HR policies and standards to ensure effective and equitable management of staff throughout the organisation and provide advice on such policies. Deliver a customer focused and efficient HR service and strive to continually improve the service.
• To continually review HR systems and processes to ensure that they are effective in supporting excellent customer service and an efficient, cost-effective service.
• To work closely with the HR Managers and HR Advisors sharing knowledge, experience to enhance the capability of the team and provide a customer focused HR service.
• To work as agreed with the Head of HR, on other ad hoc initiatives.
• Support the provision of reports and monitoring of KPIs to ensure and efficient and effective HR service.

Key Relationships

• HR Team
• Staff at all levels across the institutes
• Other shared service teams

Person Profile

Education & Qualifications

RequirementImportanceMCIPD Qualified EssentialDegree or equivalentEssentialEmployment Law Qualification Desirable

Specialist Knowledge & Skills

RequirementImportanceSignificant knowledge of HR managementEssentialProject Management skillsEssentialExcellent understanding of employment law and employee relationsEssentialSignificant casework experience, including disciplinary, grievance and sickness absence, redundanciesEssentialProven ability to identify, design and implement HR systems and processes that support strategic business aims.EssentialProven working knowledge of Microsoft packages, such as Excel, Word, PowerpointEssentialAbility to handle different sets of terms and conditionsEssential

Relevant Experience

RequirementImportanceAble to provide advice to managers on complex caseworkEssentialSignificant experience of working with senior management teams as an HR Business Partner / HR Manager and contributing to delivery of the HR strategyEssentialExperience of working with unions / staff representatives and / or employee forumsEssentialProject Management across the full HR spectrum, producing, monitoring and delivering plans within set deadlinesEssentialExperience of working with a Science or Higher Education sectorDesirable

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

RequirementImportanceEstablishes credibility and demonstrates excellent communication and presentation skillsEssentialExcellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build relationships internally and network externally with key stakeholdersEssentialConfidently works with and influences a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and externalEssentialAbility to produce clear and concise reports to inform decision makingEssentialDemonstrates drive and ability to work on own initiativeEssentialA strong team player who is committed to working collaboratively, shares best practice and contributes to the overall success of the HR teamEssentialPositive, pro-active and committed to delivering to deadlinesEssential

Additional Requirements

RequirementImportanceAttention to detailEssentialPromotes equality and values diversityEssentialCommercial focusEssentialAble to present a positive image of self and the Partnership EssentialWillingness to work outside normal working hours when requiredEssentialAbility to maintain confidentiality and security of information where appropriateEssential

Who We Are

The NBI Partnership provides non-scientific services to the John Innes Centre (JIC), Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB), Earlham Institute (EI) and The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL). All of these organisations carry out scientific research funded by the UK Government, European Union, Charitable and Industrial Sponsors. The Partnership employs around 140 staff to cater for the needs of approximately 1100 Research Staff, Students and Visiting Scientists who are all located in close proximity on the Norwich Research Park.

The John Innes Centre, Quadram Institute Bioscience, the Earlham Institute and The Sainsbury Laboratory are registered charities (No’s 223852, 1058499, 1136213 and 106550) and are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Department Human Resources

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