HR Manager (Maternity Cover) - Human Resources

Geldards Careers; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hour working week

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday off

Life assurance (x3 salary)

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work salary sacrifice

Professional subscriptions

Agile working

Staff discounts

On-site cafe Cardiff

Parking discounts

Job summary

Geldards LLP is seeking an HR Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract to lead the Human Resources team in Cardiff. The role encompasses day-to-day HR operations, complex employee relations, policy development, payroll liaison, and advisory support to line managers.

Ideal candidates will have CIPD Level 5, strong employment-law knowledge, and 3–5 years as an HR Generalist, with leadership capabilities and a proactive, confidential approach.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 is essential.
• CIPD Level 7 is desirable and a future aim.
• Solid knowledge of employment legislation and its updates.
• Three to five years HR Generalist experience expected.
• Proven leadership and change-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the HR function.
• Handle complex employee relations, including disputes and grievances.
• Advise team leaders on terms of employment and best practices.
• Develop HR policies and procedures to drive performance and mitigate disputes.
• Oversee payroll coordination and liaise with Finance to meet deadlines.
• Support recruitment strategy and senior/graduate recruitment efforts.
• Produce monthly Executive Board reports and HR analytics.

Skills

CIPD Level 5

CIPD Level 7 (desirable)

Employment law knowledge

HR Generalist experience

Change management

Leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Manager (Maternity Cover) - Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Cardiff

Description

Geldards LLP is a leading regional law firm with offices in Cardiff, Chelmsford, Derby, Nottingham and London. We are currently recruiting for a HR Manager (Maternity Cover)to join our Human Resources team on a 12 month fixed term contract in our open plan and collaborative Cardiff office.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibility to manage the Team and the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources function.
• Manage complex employee relations casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, flexible working and redundancy.
• Apply HR and business knowledge evidencing appropriate decision-making skills.
• Advise Team Leaders and line managers on the terms and conditions of employment and knowledge share best practice with them.
• Develop HR policy and procedures to drive performance and mitigate disputes.
• Work closely with the learning and development team to algin HR and L&D policy.
• Provide first line advice on current and existing benefits for employees and managers.
• Administer and manage payroll, liaising with external providers and Finance to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Work with the Head of HR and support on reward strategy initiatives.
• Provide advice on recruitment and selection strategies. Work closely with the Team on any senior Recruitment and Graduate Recruitment.
• Carry out new starter inductions if required.
• Produce statical reports and oversee the monthly Executive Board report as required.
• Check and sign off correspondence sent out by the HR Team.
• Manage Absence within the Firm, oversee policy and ensure the HR Team implement necessary triggers and actions that arise from this.
• Manage the coordination of TUPE transfers, including the consultation process.
• Manage talent and succession planning.
• Drive the HR Team on a daily and weekly basis to ensure delivery of HR goals and strategy.
• Continuously monitor and review HR policies and processes and implement changes where necessary.
• Support the Head of HR and participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation.
• Support change management processes.
• Delegate work amongst the team as required and ensure the daily and weekly workloads are managed and deadlines met.
• Support the Head of HR with any ad-hoc firm wide projects

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• CIPD Level 5 or the equivalent is essential
• CIPD Level 7 is desirable but not essential. May be willing to work towards CIPD Level 7 in the future.
• Solid knowledge of Employment legislation its application and updates.
• Experience in a professional services environment is desirable.
• Experienced in developing and supporting line managers through change.
• Proven HR Generalist experience of three to five years is expected.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills is required together with proven leadership capabilities.
• Excellent IT skills
• Always work in a cross functional manner as is necessary to meet the Company goals.
• To be a proactive team player with strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• An ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and diplomacy is crucial.
• Self-motivated and able to work under own autonomy or as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to use own initiative and work with minimal supervision.

Benefits

In return, you will have the opportunity to develop your career within our Human Resources team based in our Cardiff offices and will be paid a competitive salary, as well as qualifying for other benefits such as:

• 35 hour working week - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata (increasing with additional years of service)
• A day off on your birthday each year
• Life assurance (x3 times salary)
• Pension scheme (Legal and General)
• Dedicated employee assistance programme
• Salary sacrifice options (including Cycle to Work Scheme, additional pension contributions and annual leave purchase options)
• Professional subscription fees
• Agile working arrangements
• Staff legal services discounts
• On-site coffee shop with discounted staff rates – Cardiff office
• Discounts at NCP parking sites – Cardiff office

We are committed to ensuring that the organisation removes any unnecessary barriers to the employment of any individual. We recognise that when you are living with a disability, chronic illness or neurodiversity, having some form of reasonable adjustment, whether physical or extra time for written tasks for example can allow you the opportunity to compete on equal terms. If you are subsequently invited for an interview, please let us know if there are there any adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to make it more accessible to you.