Human Resources Manager (EMEA FTC)

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Authentication is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager for a 12-month FTC in Southampton. As part of a dynamic HR team, you will support the EMEA business with talent strategy and employee engagement. This role requires 8+ years of HR management experience and offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as health and life insurance.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of HR management experience required.
• Experienced HR Professional in a matrix and global organisation.
• CIPD Qualification or similar Professional HR Certification is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to execute human resource strategy.
• Implement performance management systems and employee development programs.
• Manage grievance and disciplinary procedures.

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

Performance management

Talent acquisition

Compliance with regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

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Client:

Crane Authentication (NXT)

Location:

southampton, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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Job Description:

SENIOR HR MANAGER EMEA– FTC 12 MONTHS

As a partner to businesses and governments, Crane Authentication offers expertise and cutting-edge innovations that protect and enhance products, secure identities, safeguard revenues and enforce compliance. Customers from different business sectors and levels of government trust our team of 1,250 people for their expertise in R&D, security design, engineering and data-driven insights. We are an integral part of Crane NXT, a c$2.5 billion dollar business with over 5,000 associates

As part of our growth we are looking for a Senior / Human Resources Manager EMEA, FTC (12 months) in Basingstoke, - where you will be part of a global and dynamic HR team, integral to supporting the EMEA business in fighting fraud and piracy!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy, particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Provide support and guidance to management and staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive issues arise; advise and guide managers in the progressive disciplinary process; engage in reasonable accommodation decisions, investigation of employee complaints, and oversight of employee disciplinary meetings and terminations.
• Utilize the HRMS system to manage administrative tasks and recommend improvement to transactional HR processes and opportunities for deploying technology for efficiency and effectiveness; ensure the integrity and accuracy of HR data.
• Lead the implementation of the performance management system that includes performance improvement plans (PIPs) and employee development programs.
• Monitor and drive participation in annual processes such as performance appraisals, compensation and rewards, and headcount planning.
• Implement employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship.
• Work with HR colleagues to identify ways to further share resources, create efficiencies and develop synergies in the HR function.
• Assist with the creation of learning and development programs and initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations and recommend best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance; partner with leadership to communicate HR policies, procedures, programs, and laws.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Administer the attendance/absence management programs in a consistent and fair manner.
• Manage grievance and progressive disciplinary procedures as per the union or non-union environment processes or agreements.
• Develop and manage local and global employee engagement strategies and schemes (e.g., bike to work, childcare vouchers, service award programs); partner with Learning and Development to implement programs that improve employee engagement and retention.
• Assist with development of employee succession plans, apprenticeship programs and employee goals and development planning for improved employee retention through promotional opportunities and skills development.
• Ensure appropriate employee occupational health and safety standards are met by partnering with the local HSSE staff.
• Maintain and retain accurate employee records per organizational and legislative requirements.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experienced HR Professional who has ideally worked in a matrix and global organisation.
• Minimum of 8 years of HR management experience; proven experience as an HR Generalist/HR Operations.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.

NICE TO HAVE:

• Manufacturing experience with exposure to unions and/or collective bargaining agreements.
• International experience, with the ability to support other geographic regions.
• CIPD Qualification (UK) or similar Professional HR Certification highly desired

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work for a market leading, established product company.
• Health Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Pension

We value diversity at our company. Everyone who applies with the qualifications will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, colour, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We receive a high number of applications, so apologies if we are unable to provide specific feedback. If we feel you are a fit for the role, we’ll be in contact.