HR Manager

Liberty HR Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Free on-site gym

Discounted on-site restaurant

30 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Liberty Recruitment Group is working with a well-respected organisation to recruit an experienced HR Manager for a 6-month FTC, based in Eastleigh. You will lead a small HR team and partner with senior leaders to drive employee relations, change projects and policy implementation.

Reporting to the Group Director of HR, you will provide expert support across a broad range of ER matters, organisational change initiatives and HR data insights.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Manager or Senior HR BP role.
• Strong experience managing complex employee relations cases from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to influence at all levels.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification as a minimum.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 2 to deliver a high-quality and responsive HR service.
• Partner with senior leaders and managers to provide expert HR guidance and support.
• Oversee a broad range of ER matters, including performance, conduct, capability and lead complex investigations.
• Support organisational change programmes and contribute to wider People & Culture initiatives.
• Provide guidance on employment legislation, HR policies and best practice.
• Support industrial relations activity, including consultation with Trade Union representatives.
• Use HR data and insights to support decision-making, reporting and workforce planning.
• Ensure HR systems and records are maintained accurately and compliantly.
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to drive continuous improvement and positive culture.

Skills

People leadership

Employee relations

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

HR data insights

Policy & governance

Change management

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Liberty Recruitment Group is delighted to be working exclusively with a well-respected organisation in the search for an experienced HR Manager to join their People team on a 6 months FTC. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and commercially minded HR professional who enjoys partnering with senior leaders and driving positive people outcomes. Reporting to the knowledgeable and collaborative Group Director of HR, you'll lead a small HR team whilst providing expert support across a broad range of employee relations, people projects and organisational change initiatives. Based in Eastleigh, this is a full-time, permanent position paying up to £50k.

What you'll do:

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 2 to deliver a high-quality and responsive HR service.
• Partner with senior leaders and managers to provide expert HR guidance and support.
• Oversee a broad range of ER matters, including performance, conduct, capability and lead complex investigations, ensuring matters are managed fairly, consistently and in line with policy and legislation.
• Support organisational change programmes and contribute to wider People & Culture initiatives.
• Provide guidance on employment legislation, HR policies and best practice.
• Support industrial relations activity, including consultation and engagement with Trade Union representatives.
• Use HR data and insights to support decision-making, reporting and workforce planning.
• Ensure HR systems and records are maintained accurately and compliantly.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation to drive continuous improvement and positive cultural change.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in an HR Manager or Senior HR BP role.
• Strong experience managing complex employee relations cases from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to influence at all levels.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification as a minimum.

Benefits:

• The opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative People & Culture team.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• 30 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.
• Health Cash Plan (Medicash).
• Free on-site gym.
• Discounted on site restaurant.
• Plus more!