HR & Office Manager

Redwood Publishing Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company in London seeks an experienced HR & Office Manager to oversee HR functions and manage office operations. This pivotal 12-month maternity cover offers a hybrid working model, allowing for 3 days in the office. The successful candidate will have a solid background in HR management, with strong problem-solving and communication skills. This role involves managing recruitment processes and ensuring alignment with legislation and company policies, providing an exciting opportunity to impact the organization positively.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Great company benefits

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR & Office Manager.
• Sound generalist HR experience.
• Knowledge of employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment, employee retention, and employee relations.
• Monitor office-related expenses.
• Lead HR projects including EDI initiatives.

Skills

HR management

Office management

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Job description

Are you an experienced HR & Office Manager with a passion for creating an inspiring workplace? We have a great opportunity for a dedicated HR & Office Manager to join this dynamic team with one of our highly successful publishing clients, based in London on a 12-month maternity fixed term contract. This role offers hybrid working, with 3 days in their lovely London offices.

The role of the HR & Office Manager will be to manage two members of staff and take overall responsibility for the office and delivery of the HR functions that support the business. This is an interesting and varied role as you will be involved in managing recruitment, retention and employee relations, and ensuring that the company's policies are consistent and in line with current legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring and controlling office-related expenses, assisting the Operations Director in implementing company plans.
• Manage recruitment, employee retention, and employee relations, and ensure HR practices align with current legislation and company policies.
• Assist the Operations Director in implementing plans and projects involving the office.
• Lead on HR projects, including EDI and employee well-being initiatives.
• Taking ownership of the company's recruitment processes.
• Supporting line managers with various capability investigations, including grievance and disciplinary.
• Being the first point of contact for all staff in HR matters.

This is a pivotal role in the HR function with an opportunity to make a positive impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

The successful person will have proven experience as an HR & Office Manager in a similar role and will have sound generalist HR experience. You will have knowledge of employment legislation and the ability to develop clear and fair company policies. You will be a practical individual with logical problem-solving skills, with a flexible approach to HR requirements. Great communication and organisation skills are essential for this role, as is the ability to build strong working relationships with both internal external stakeholders.

This role is available now and carries an attractive salary and great company benefits. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and be part of a team that brings joy through children's books, we would love to hear from you.

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