HR Manager – Learning & Development (6 months PAYE assignment)

JR United Kingdom; York; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading professional body as an HR Manager on a 6-month PAYE assignment, focusing on learning and development for staff. You will oversee performance management, develop training programs, and lead HR initiatives. Ideal candidates will have Full CIPD membership and strong knowledge of UK employment law.

Qualifications

• Experience in learning & development management or team leadership.
• Knowledge of UK employment law.
• Team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing performance management and employee relations.
• Developing annual learning programs.
• Leading learning & development initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Full CIPD membership

Tools

eLearning tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

SharePoint

Job description

HR Manager – Learning & Development (6 months PAYE assignment)

Do you have experience in leading and developing learning and development opportunities for staff?

Are you experienced in leading payroll, recognition awards, and performance management systems?

Are you available to start immediately or within a short notice period?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Join our client as an HR Manager in a temporary 6-month PAYE assignment, leading, developing, and designing learning and development initiatives for staff. The successful candidate will oversee performance management, employee relations, recognition awards, and line management of HR team members.

Key facts

• Full-time, temporary contract – 6 months PAYE assignment
• Hybrid working pattern: home-based with at least 2 days a week in the London office
• Gross Pay rate (PAYE): £29.26 to £32.91 per hour + holiday pay
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours/week, 0900 - 1700

NB: this is an urgent role; candidates must be immediately available or on a very short notice period.

The role

Key responsibilities include:

• Line management and appraisal of HR staff
• Ensuring staff are trained and overseeing staff development
• Leading learning & development, payroll, recognition awards, and performance systems
• Supporting management practice reviews and modernization
• Driving organizational development through continuous management programs
• Assisting the Director of HR with strategy development for engagement
• Managing and developing the HR system
• Overseeing payroll processes with the Senior HR Coordinator
• Developing staff induction and performance management processes
• Creating a Learning & Development Strategy aligned with organizational needs
• Developing annual learning programs and addressing learning needs

The ideal candidate

• Full CIPD membership
• Knowledge of UK employment law
• Commitment to equity and diversity
• Experience in learning & development management or team leadership
• Team management experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Experience with multiple learning methodologies, eLearning tools, LMS, and SharePoint
• Experience managing HR projects from start to finish
• Policy and procedure development experience

About our client

The client is a leading professional body dedicated to advancing healthcare, supporting medical professionals, and enhancing healthcare quality through resources, education, and collaboration.

Note: We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your CV promptly to [emailprotected].

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We welcome applications from all community sections. Qualifications and experience are indicative; we consider candidates with comparable qualifications/experience.