Senior Human Resources Manager

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned professional services company is seeking a Senior HR Manager to spearhead HR strategy implementation. The role involves advising senior leadership, enhancing employee experiences, and driving organizational growth through strategic HR initiatives. Candidates should possess CIPD Level 7 qualifications and strong HR leadership experience.

Benefits

Company events

Pension

Cycle scheme

Flexible working

On-site wellbeing team

Qualifications

• Proven HR leadership experience in dynamic environments.
• Commitment to leadership development and business acumen.
• Strong skills in employee relations, performance management, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Lead employee relations cases and performance strategies.
• Develop learning and development strategies to enhance workforce skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Adaptability

Relationship Building

Education

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent

Tools

Sage HR

Job description

Our client is an ambitious and well-regarded professional services company seeking a Senior HR Manager to drive HR strategy and oversee its implementation. The role involves acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, aligning HR practices with business goals, and fostering a high-performance culture. Responsibilities include leading HR functions, improving systems and policies, and ensuring an optimal employee experience that supports organizational growth and transformation.

Job Title: Senior HR Manager

Consultant: [emailprotected] - please direct all inquiries to Vic

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Partner with leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives, develop HR strategies for transformation and growth, advise on talent management, and support workforce planning.
• Employee Relations & Performance Management: Lead employee relations cases, advise on performance strategies, and develop employee engagement programs.
• Talent Acquisition & Succession Planning: Oversee recruitment, manage talent pipeline, and guide leadership development.
• Learning & Development: Develop L&D strategies, champion leadership programs, and evaluate training effectiveness.
• HR Systems & Processes: Optimize HR systems, implement HR metrics, and ensure system accuracy.
• Policy Development & Compliance: Lead policy development, stay updated on legal changes, and oversee HR operations for compliance.
• Change Management: Lead organizational change initiatives, manage culture change, and support leadership during transitions.
• People Development & Coaching: Mentor HR team, coach leaders, and review HR team performance.
• Employee Benefits & Wellness: Manage benefits programs, design recognition initiatives, and align HR strategy with business goals.

Measures of Success:

• Achievement of HR goals, talent retention, and employee engagement.
• Successful change management with minimal disruption.
• Improved HR system effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Positive employee feedback and demonstrable business impact.

Person Specification:

Qualifications: CIPD Level 7 or equivalent with proven HR leadership experience.

Experience: Strategic HR leadership in dynamic environments, employee relations, performance management, change management, and proficiency in HR systems (e.g., Sage HR). Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills. Demonstrates commitment to leadership development, business acumen, adaptability, and relationship building.

Additional Benefits:

• Company events, pension, cycle scheme, flexible working, on-site wellbeing team, and other perks.

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