This is a great opportunity to join a long established manufacturing business, where you will have the opportunity to develop a HR function, with full autonomy and support.


The HR Manager will play a key role within the business and will be responsible for managing all aspects of the HR Department and wider functions.


You will ideally be an experienced HR Manager, able to develop a HR function with new ideas and systems, and will have the support of a Group structure, and will also have your own dedicated HR Support Coordinator.
Key Responsibilities:
*Manage the day to day running of the busy HR Department
*Manage and support personnel within the HR Department
*Manage/attend formal meetings
*Issue Contracts of Employment and associated paperwork.
*Ensure induction of new employees is carried out in a timely manner.
*Ensure company policies and procedures are kept up to date.
*Manage Recruitment and training
*Ensure all necessary personnel records are available and up to date
*Keep up to date with changes to employment legislation and best practice
*Issue job descriptions
*Provide Personnel Statistics
*Pension and life assurance administration
*Keep training records and ensure that they are updated on a regular basis by managers
*Provide training course details on request
*Deal with staff problems, queries and grievances
*Advise Management of any significant changes in employment legislation
*Manage the time and attendance system, issue clocking-in fobs
*Ensure holidays, sick days and other absences are up to date.
*Manage the preparation of overtime records for Managers to sign off
*Run monthly payroll, paying particular attention to accuracy and timing
*Deal with all necessary government documentation related to payroll
*Produce end of year payroll documentation and reports
*Deal with all queries regarding Payroll matters from employees, government and associated bodies.
*Responsible for correct retention and disposal of documents in your described area.


Management may, from time to time, require you to carry out tasks in addition to your normal duties, provided these tasks are both reasonable and within your capabilities.


Essential Requirements:
*CIPD qualification.
*Experience of working in a busy HR office (preferably within a manufacturing environment) and of giving advice and guidance on conditions of service, performance management, disciplinary, sickness absence etc.
*Experience of managing a small team.
*Experience of using Microsoft Office.
*Experience of processing payroll information.
*A good understanding of employment law and the application of HR policies and procedures within the workplace.
*Ability to form effective working relationships across all departments.
*Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, internally and externally.
*Ability to prioritise and organise work, including working to deadlines.
*Ability to analyse data and present reports.
*Ability to problem solve and use initiative.
*Good oral communication skills.
*Ability to explain complex processes in non-technical language.
*Ability to prioritise.
*Ability to work under pressure.
*Ability to work flexibly in accordance with the needs of the business.


Desirable Requirements:
*Understand the statutory rules that apply to the remuneration of employees
*Working in a manufacturing environment
*Experience of pension administration
*Experience of recruitment and selection procedures including interview techniques.
*Ability to manage staff and department(s)
*Ability to work positively as a team member


Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday – 08:00 to 16:30


This is a great opportunity to join a long established manufacturing business, where you will have the opportunity to develop a HR function, with full autonomy and support.