Human Resources Officer

Templewood Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Generalist HR professional in Slough. This hands-on role focuses on Employee Relations, staff performance management, and coaching managers. Candidates should have at least 2 years of HR experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary of up to £35k and benefits including a company laptop, mobile, and 28 days annual leave. Flexibility for travel is required.

Benefits

Salary up to £35k

Company laptop

Company mobile

28 days annual leave

Free car parking

Qualifications

• 2+ years of generalist HR experience, particularly in Employee Relations and performance management.
• Strong English communication and presentation skills.
• Effective IT skills, particularly in using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support operations management team with performance issues and staff management.
• Coaching line managers on HR best practices.
• Conduct exit interviews and provide feedback for staff retention.

Skills

Employee Relations

Communication

Excel

Coaching and mentoring

People engagement

Job description

This is a hands on Generalist HR role, working within a HR team, with a strong emphasis on Employee Relations and business partnering. You will be responsible for supporting the operation and helping operational managers to make decisions relating to the management of staffing issues. These will include disciplinary, grievance, attendance and staff performance concerns, as well as ensuring they remain compliant at all times with regards to staff records and training requirements.

Working Pattern

Full time Monday to Friday, based at Head Office in Slough with the flexibility to travel to homes within the operation when required.

Summary of Benefits

• Salary up to £35k (dependent upon skills and experience)
• Company laptop
• Company mobile provided
• 28 days annual leave (inc Bank holidays)
• Free car parking

Key Features of the role

1. Supporting the operations management team to deal with performance concerns, utilising the appropriate company policies and procedures
2. Coaching and mentoring managers to deliver HR and employment best practice within their organisations
3. Building up an effective working relationship with line managers and supporting with their upskilling in proactively managing staff issues
4. Through the regular review of staff supervisions, proactively identify initial performance concerns and high performing staff, supporting the management team with early interventions
5. Ensuring that the operations management team are aware of the disciplinary and grievance procedures and supporting them appropriately to ensure that any issues are dealt with appropriately
6. Completing exit interviews at the earliest opportunity, providing feedback to the management team and identifying actions across the business to improve staff retention
7. Working closely with the operations management team to ensure staff supervisions and performance appraisals are conducted effectively
8. Ensure Human Resources matters are handled fairly and consistently in line with legal and company requirements

Qualifications and Experience

1. MUST HAVE at least 2 years’ generalist experience, ideally with experience of supporting managers with Employee Relations and staff performance management
2. Strong spoken English; listening, writing, communication and presentation skills
3. Full driving license and use of own car to visit company homes if required
4. People centric and able to positively engage the workforce
5. Experience of working with; and advising line managers
6. Good IT and communication skills, including the use of Excel
7. Team orientated and results & outcome focused
8. Confidence to work across all levels of the business

This role offers wide scope for exposure to a broad range of HR functions and mechanisms, as well as the opportunity to get involved in a range of HR Projects. My client are a highly people led and people centric organisation and the HR function and it's personnel are key in shaping and influencing the future growth and direction of the company.

If you feel you have the relevant HR experience and leadership skills, please apply now for immediate consideration and job start. Starting salary will be dependent upon experience and skills.