HR Manager (Programmes)

MAG (Mines Advisory Group); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international humanitarian organization based in Manchester is seeking an experienced HR Manager. In this operational HR role, you will manage HR services, support senior managers in employee relations, and implement HR policies. The role is hybrid, expects office attendance for local candidates, and offers competitive benefits including 25 days of annual leave and a company pension. Strong communication and project management skills are essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangement

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Company pension (matching at 5%)

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in managing HR services.
• Experience in coaching or mentoring HR professionals.
• Ability to interpret and apply employment law.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver operational HR services across various contexts.
• Support senior managers on employee relations and performance management.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

People management

Problem-solving

Knowledge of employment law

Job description

Working with senior managers based overseas, you will be responsible for managing and delivering high-quality, effective operational HR services and advice across a variety of employment contexts and legal frameworks. Strong communication skills are essential for this role, as you will be supporting remote stakeholders. You will guide, coach, and support senior managers in programmes as a trusted adviser on complex employee relations, performance management issues, and change processes.

You should have demonstrable experience in managing and delivering HR services and supporting managers to resolve a wide range of complex employee relations issues within an international HR setting. Previous experience in a humanitarian organization is not necessary, but you will need to rely on your sound project management, people management, communication, and influencing skills, as well as knowledge of employment law and the ability to interpret and apply it. The successful candidate will have experience in line managing and supporting others, developing and implementing HR policies and procedures, and coaching or mentoring HR professionals to improve capability. This is a fast-paced role requiring high levels of initiative, proactiveness, and strong multi-tasking skills. You should also be a creative, flexible, solution-focused HR professional committed to MAG's goals.

Additional Information

• For candidates located within 30 miles of the Manchester, UK office, attendance at the office at least two days per week is expected.
• MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organization based in Manchester, UK, working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce armed violence by supporting governments to manage weapons and ammunition safely. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
• We are seeking an experienced and confident HR Manager to join our Human Resources team, supporting MAG's employees in over 28 countries. This is a generalist operational HR role, using your professional HR skills to support our lifesaving work across the globe, focusing on programmes in the Asia Pacific region.
• Benefits include:
• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working arrangement
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (increasing with service)
• Company pension (matching at 5%)
• Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential support via Health Assured