HR Manager
Permanent | £50,000-£55,000 per annumOur client, based in Cardiff is one of the UK’s leading independent manufacturer in its field, is recruiting a skilled and collaborative HR Manager. This growing business has been established for over 15 years and supplies to clients across the UK. The business is seeking a driven and resourceful HR professional to play a pivotal role, in the future growth and continued success of this profitable business.
The HR Manager will work with the senior management team, focussing on developing and implementing a strategic people plan to integrate with the other overall business plan. The role will involve providing strategic support and HR operations to the wider business, in addition to professional advice and support to directors and managers on all aspect of relationship management and employment legislation. Other key areas will be developing learning & development, onboarding, management development and process improvement to support business aims. The role will be supported by a HR Advisor.
The role would suit a results driven HR professional who has gained exposure in the strategic operations of a business. You should be insightful and inquisitive in your approach with the ability to set solid foundations which will in turn positively influence people and performance.
The job
- Ensure management, compliance and employee understanding of company policy, procedures and rules.
- Proactively review organisation structures and recommend change, ensuring headcount requirements are to budget and in line with company aims.
- Ensure fair and accountable practices are employed throughout the business.
- HR reporting and attendance of the quarterly board meeting.
- Management meetings, reporting on progress and forward direction.
- Ensure effective communication processes throughout the business.
- Lead and continue to develop a working culture of ‘can do’ and best practice principles.
- Liaise with management in relation to employee grievance and disciplinary issues, recommending, managing and/or supporting relevant action to be taken in line with good practice and legal obligation.
- Relationship management.
- Management of recruitment programmes.
- Ensure effective new employee induction and probationary term management.
- Management of company appraisal and training programmes.
- Work with management in identifying employee development programmes and training needs through appraisal and other performance management tools.
- In conjunction with Directors and Senior Management, ensure pay structures are consistent and in line with job responsibilities and external competition.
- Ensure full and complete information is available for the accurate processing of salaries and wages in relation to new employees, job changes, annual pay review etc.
- Manage the co-ordination of the company incentive scheme.
- In conjunction with Financial Controller, manage the relevant company pension schemes.
- Liaise with Group HR in relation to strategic HR planning, legislation, senior recruitment and employment termination.
- Continually improve employment practice in line with company development and changes in employment legislation.
The person specification
- You will be a confident and collaborative HR Manager with experience of working with a strong leadership team.
- You must be used to working in a hands-on role with the flexibility also to contribute strategically.
- You will have the ability to engage at all levels within the business as well as proven relationship management skills.
- You will have a good understanding of general employment legislation.
- You will have sound, generalist HR experience.
- You will possess strong communication skills – both written and oral.
Salary
The salary for this role is £50,000 – £55,000 per annum.
The next step
To apply please submit your CV, salary details and a brief supporting statement outlining the reasons why you would like to be considered for the post and how you meet these requirements. Please email this to karen@sitka.wales reference HR_Manager_448.