Main Purpose of the Job
To lead and manage the delivery of a comprehensive, professional, and compliant HR service across the Company. The HR Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing HR policies, overseeing employee relations, payroll, recruitment and onboarding while partnering with senior leadership to support organisational objectives and promote a positive workplace culture
Key Responsibilities
*Employee Relations
*Act as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, providing expert advice and guidance to managers and employees.
*Lead and manage disciplinary, capability, grievance, and absence management processes, including investigations, hearings, dismissals, and appeals.
*Ensure consistent application of employment policies and procedures in line with UK employment law.
*Monitor absence trends and proactively support managers in managing attendance.
*HR Administration & Compliance
*Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with GDPR and employment legislation.
*Manage HR documentation including contracts, role changes, references, and policy updates.
*Oversee employee benefits administration for joiners, leavers, and changes.
*Payroll
*Oversee payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payment of all employees.
*Act as the main point of contact for payroll providers and resolve payroll-related queries.
*Recruitment & Onboarding
*Manage end-to-end recruitment processes in partnership with hiring managers.
*Oversee pre-employment checks, offers, contracts, and induction of new starters.
*Ensure probation reviews are completed on time.
*General
*Promote a positive, inclusive, and safe working environment.
*Ensure HR practices align with company policies, UK Law and business needs.
*Carry out other reasonable duties as required.
Working Relationships
*Supervisors and Managers
*Senior Leadership Team
*Other Members of staff
*Employment Law support
*Payroll Provider
*Benefits Providers
Personal Specification
*Qualification and Education Required
*Educated to a good general standard, including English and Maths at GCSE level (or equivalent), with strong professional communication skills.
*CIPD Level 5 qualification (or above) is essential, demonstrating advanced HR knowledge and professional credibility.
*Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK Employment Law, with experience advising senior stakeholders and managing complex employee relations matters.
*Experience Required
*Proven experience in a generalist HR role with responsibility for employee relations and payroll oversight.
*Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
*Experience advising and influencing managers at multiple levels.
*Skills and Aptitude Required
*Good working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to relay information to all staff in a prompt, concise and accurate way.
*Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding employee and Company information.
*Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
*Accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring work is of a high quality.
*Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
*Ability to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
*Proactive attitude to improving and streamlining processes.