Human Resources Lead

Lumina Learning; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in Reading seeks an energetic HR Manager. This role involves overseeing recruitment, managing employee training, and implementing HR initiatives. Ideal candidates are passionate about HR, have a degree, and are committed to personal development.

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent experience required.
• CIPD level 3 or working towards HR qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment and conduct interviews.
• Plan and implement training programs.
• Manage compensation and benefits.

Skills

HR

Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

Degree level education

CIPD level 3

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Powerpoint

Job description

Role Summary

We are looking for an energetic, organised and ambitious person to join our growing organisation.This is an ideal role for those who want to develop their career in Human Resources.Our HR Manager is very much a generalist role and will be involved in supporting team members and line managers in all aspects of HR.

You’ll need to share our belief in the ability for team members, teams and organisations to develop and grow through self awareness, but you don’t need to be a psychologist, we’re more interested in how you use your mind and experience both professional and personal to support our rapidly growing team to deliver groundbreaking work.

You are:

• Passionate about HR and the impact it can have on an organisation
• Able to work at all levels of the organisation to empower managers to take responsibility for the management of their team members
• Someone who thrives to continuously improve managerial capability and the processes and procedures that make HR effective
• Ready to be supported to learn fast and take on responsibilities from day one
• Driven and self-motivated, you take initiative and get on with tasks without being asked to
• Innovative, you don’t merely think outside the box, you say, ‘what box?’ and are creative thinker – at Lumina Learning we are always looking for new ways of doing things
• Willing to challenge yourself by stepping outside of your comfort zone and learning new skills
• Ambitious, seeking continuous improvement for yourself and the business
• Prepared to go above and beyond, both for your team but also for your internal clients
• Inquisitive and curious
• Committed to giving back to the inclusive Lumina Learning culture
• A believer in the role of personal development to drive change

• You will:
• Oversee the recruitment process and conducting interviews and hiring personnel to foster a productive work atmosphere
• Plan and implement training programs for the team
• Ensure that employees and managers follow best practices and company policies
• Implement systems for managing staff benefits, payroll and behaviour
• Manage compensation and benefits
• Onboard new employees
• Consult the senior leadership team on decisions impacting all management levels, fostering sustainable transformation within Lumina Learning
• Organise and coordinate the organisation’s critical human resources functions such as payroll processing, employee training and development, legal compliance, and recruitment processes.
• Plan the human resources and development of a company’s workforce
• Support and develop talent through developing policies and managing procedures
• Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems
• Stay up to date and engaged in the wider learning and development landscape by doing additional reading and research, and identifying key trends and insights in relation to Human Resource Management
• Gauge the impact of your work by means of case studies, impact reports and client feedback
• Believe psychometrics and personality assessments can change behaviour for the better

You have:

• Degree level education, ideally in a relevant discipline, or equivalent work experience
• CIPD level 3 or working towards achieving HR professional qualifications
• The ability to think quickly and independentlywith strong ethics and reliability
• The humility to ask for help – we don’t expect you to know things, we’ll help you learn
• A can-do attitude and the will to make a difference for the organisation
• Exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to influence others
• Good time management skills
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines – you’ll be working across multiple projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• The right to work in the UK