HR Manager – AR

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking an experienced HR Manager for the Finance directorate. You will provide expert HR advice to senior managers and lead on employee relations and workforce solutions.

The role requires CIPD-qualified professional with strong knowledge of employment law, TUPE and policy development. You will oversee HR advisers, manage complex cases and contribute to workforce strategies.

Qualifications

• Fully CIPD qualified or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in employee relations and organisational change.
• Knowledge of employment law, TUPE and Employment Tribunal processes.
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies and leading HR projects.
• Experience working with senior managers, trade unions and employee representatives.
• Strong leadership, influencing, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse HR data and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice to Heads of Service, Assistant Directors, Headteachers and Governing Bodies.
• Lead complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence and Employment Tribunal matters.
• Advise and support managers through organisational change, restructures, redundancy and TUPE processes.
• Develop, review and implement HR policies in line with employment legislation and best practice.
• Lead HR projects and policy reviews, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and timely delivery.
• Work collaboratively with trade unions, employee representatives and senior stakeholders.
• Analyse workforce and employee relations data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the implementation of the Council’s Workforce Strategy and People Strategy.
• Manage, coach and develop HR advisers, overseeing workload, performance and case allocation.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across HR policies and practices.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law, HR best practice and emerging legislation.
• Deputise for the Deputy Head of HR when required and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the HR service.

Skills

CIPD qualification

HR advisory

Employee relations

Organisational change

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Education

CIPD qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

HR Manager

Directorate: Finance
Division: HR Professional Services
Grade: PO6
Reports to: Deputy Head of HR

Job Purpose

To provide expert HR advice and support to senior managers and leaders across the Council, delivering high-quality employee relations, HR policy, organisational change and workforce solutions.

The HR Manager will lead and support HR advisers, manage complex and high-risk employee relations matters, and contribute to the Council’s Workforce Strategy and wider people priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice to Heads of Service, Assistant Directors, Headteachers and Governing Bodies.
• Lead complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence and Employment Tribunal matters.
• Advise and support managers through organisational change, restructures, redundancy and TUPE processes.
• Develop, review and implement HR policies in line with employment legislation and best practice.
• Lead HR projects and policy reviews, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and timely delivery.
• Work collaboratively with trade unions, employee representatives and senior stakeholders.
• Analyse workforce and employee relations data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the implementation of the Council’s Workforce Strategy and People Strategy.
• Manage, coach and develop HR advisers, overseeing workload, performance and case allocation.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across HR policies and practices.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law, HR best practice and emerging legislation.
• Deputise for the Deputy Head of HR when required and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the HR service.

Key Skills & Experience

• Fully CIPD qualified or equivalent, with significant HR experience.
• Strong experience of complex employee relations and organisational change.
• Knowledge of employment law, TUPE and Employment Tribunal processes.
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies and leading HR projects.
• Experience working with senior managers, trade unions and employee representatives.
• Strong leadership, influencing, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse HR data and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and project management skills.
• Ability to manage and develop professional HR teams.