HR Manager

Adecco; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the industry seeks an experienced HR Manager to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with overall business objectives. Key responsibilities include overseeing recruitment, compensation, payroll, and staff benefits in both the UK and Australia, ensuring compliance with local laws and HR best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years managing teams or leading HR professionals.
• Proven experience as HR Manager or Assistant Manager.
• In-depth knowledge of Employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage all HR functions, including recruitment and employee benefits.
• Ensure legal compliance in human resource management.

Skills

People-oriented

Negotiation

Active listening

Collaboration

Presentation

Education

CIPD Level 5 HR

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

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Our client, a leading organisation in the industry, is seeking a highly skilled HR Manager to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies aligned with the overall business strategy. Your primary focus will be on managing all aspects of Human Resource Management, including recruitment, retention, compensation, payroll administration, and staff benefits in the UK office and Australia.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
Oversee all HR functions, including recruitment, retention, and retrenchment of staff.
Consolidate and verify compensation for staff and manage payroll administration for both weekly and monthly paid staff.
Administer staff benefits such as leave, medical benefits, annual leaves, business trips, and reimbursements.
Stay updated on Employment Act, Employment Law, and local HR practises.
Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital.
Manage the recruitment and selection process, including contact with outsourcing parties for recruitment and employment compliance.
Work closely with the Head Quarter in regard to all staff-related matters.
Provide constant support to the Senior Management team and communicate effectively with them.
Conduct disciplinary actions, personnel actions, and terminations as necessary.
Facilitate annual performance appraisals and salary increments.
Coordinate with Finance and related departments for manpower costing and prepare the staff cost budgeting on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
Manage employee data in the HR system.
Develop and monitor overall HR policies, systems, tactics, and procedures across the organisation.
Nurture a positive working environment.
Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.
Maintain a pay plan and benefits programme.
Assess training needs and implement and monitor training programmes.
Report HR metrics to management and provide decision support.
Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management.
Strictly follow all HR documents and procedures.
Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues.

Experience:

CIPD Level 5 HR is the minimum requirement.
Experience in employment relations and compliance in the UK.
Experience in compensation and employee benefit programmes administration in the UK.
Minimum of 2 years of experience managing teams or leading other HR professionals.
Proven working experience as HR Manager or another HR Assistant Manager.
Ability to architect strategies along with leadership skills.
Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics.
Knowledge of HR systems and databases.
Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
People-oriented and results-driven.
Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the organisation.
In-depth knowledge of Employment law and HR best practises.
Familiarity with global or international HR platforms.
Positive attitude, maturity, detail-oriented, result-driven with high responsibility.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.