Human Resources Manager

HD Supply; Boston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced HR Manager to implement HR programs and policies. The role requires partnering with various departments and managing associate relations. Candidates should possess a strong background in HR with at least 7 years of experience, alongside excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires 7+ years of HR experience, typically with a BS/BA.
• Certification may be necessary; an advanced degree can substitute for less experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Staffing Department for employment needs and recruiting.
• Manage HR policies during Acquisitions and improve performance.
• Support associate relations issues and training for legal exposure.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

HR Knowledge

Emotional Intelligence

Flexibility

Education

BS/BA in a related discipline

Job description

Job Summary

Implement HR programs and policies including staffing, compensation, benefits, associate relations, and learning. Collects and analyzes HR data and makes recommendations to management. Responsible for communicating programs to the area of responsibility.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Partner with Staffing Department on business employment needs, including recruiting for functional areas of the business.
• Working directly with business leadership and department management on the development and facilitation of the individual and divisional performance improvement
• Responsible for the effective integration of HR policies and procedures during Acquisitions.
• Build Internal partnerships to aid in the resolution of associate relations issues.
• Embrace and communicate vision of the organization and group to align workforce
• Works in conjunction with business leadership to develop and implement performance management plans.
• Assess and deliver training and development to limit legal exposure.
• Support and implement HR policies within the business by acting as the primary point of contact between associates and management.

Nature and Scope

• Solutions require analysis and investigation.
• Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
• Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• Typically requires overnight travel 20% to 50% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills- ability to build strong relationships and collaborate
• A values-based leader
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Passionate about development, both in self and in a team
• High emotional intelligence
• Strong HR knowledge and expertise, Demonstrable experience operating as a strong business partner
• High degree of flexibility, organization, and self-motivation
• Ability to manage associate relations efforts, including engagement, training and development, and support for the resolution of employee issues and concerns.