Objectives:
- In conjunction with the senior management team, contribute to the development of the Business Plan.
- Drive the HR Business Strategy and objectives to support the attainment of the overall strategic business plan.
- To provide strong operational and strategic support to the wider business.
- To provide professional advice and support to Directors and Managers on all aspects of relationship management and employment legislation.
- Ensure focus on employee learning and development through appraisal, coaching and training programmes to support business aims.
- To proactively support change management through restructuring, redundancy programmes, recruitment initiatives, cultural influence etc.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure management, compliance and employee understanding of company policy, procedures and rules.
- Proactively review organisation structures and recommend change, ensuring headcount requirements are to budget and in line with company aims.
- Ensure fair and accountable practices are employed throughout the business.
- HR Reporting (and attendance when called upon) for the Board Meeting.
- Attending Management Meetings, reporting on progress and forward direction.
- Ensure effective communication processes throughout the business.
- Lead and continue to develop a working culture of ‘can do’ and best practice principles.
- Liaise with Management in relation to employee grievance and disciplinary issues, recommending, managing and/or supporting relevant action to be taken in line with good practice and legal obligation.
- Relationship Management.
- Management of recruitment programmes.
- Ensuring effective new employee induction and probationary term management.
- Management of company appraisal and training programmes.
- Work with management in identifying employee development programmes and training needs through appraisal and other performance management tools.
- In conjunction with Managing Director, ensure pay structures are consistent and in line with job responsibilities and external competition.
- Ensure full and complete information is available for the accurate processing of salaries and wages in relation to new employees, job changes, annual pay review etc.
- Manage the co-ordination of the company incentive scheme.
- In conjunction with Financial Controller, manage the relevant company pension schemes.
- Continually improve employment practice in line with company development and changes in employment legislation.
Key Performance Measures:
- Trust of the management team
- Positive Influence
- Integrity and Consistency in managing situations and people
- Effective Employee Appraisal and Development
- Effective Communications
Person Specification:
- A confident and collaborative HR Manager with experience of working with a strong leadership team.
- Must be used to working in a hands-on role with the flexibility also to contribute strategically.
- Must have an ability to engage at all levels within the business.
- Proven relationship management skills.
- Good understanding of general employment legislation.
- Have sound, generalist HR experience.
- Strong communication skills – both written and oral.
- An ability to stand by decisions based on fact and /or moral values.