Vacancy details

Overview

Our client is a successful business with an international remit.  A market leader within their field, they have enjoyed continued growth and are investing to support continued success.

We are working with them to recruit a driven and experienced HR Manager.  The role will manage and develop the HR function in order to provide a high-quality HR service within a fast-moving, complex and commercial environment.   The position will initially be engaged on a fixed term basis for a period of 6 months.  Although not guaranteed there is potential for further extension or for the role to be made permanent.

Job Description

Main responsibilities and accountabilities include:

• Management of all HR activity at operational and strategic levels within a complex and fast changing environment.
• Leading on all HR initiatives including Employee Relations; Recruitment; Learning and Development; and HR projects.
• Provide direction and support to key stakeholders and employees in all aspects of HR.
• Improve and streamline HR pathways and systems.
• Supporting senior management through change management activities.
• Partner with the business in the further development of HR Best Practice.
• Influence and engage senior managers in change management and performance management activities.
• Lead on Talent Management and Talent Acquisition initiatives, providing solutions to support growth plans.
• Work closely with the leadership team in HR projects as required.
• Interpret HR policies and employment legislation, advise on risk management and coach and support managers in handling change processes and complex casework.
• Lead on complex Employee Relations cases.
• Analysis of HR metrics, management information, and budget to support business strategy.
• Support the organisation in the development of employee engagement and reward policies.
• Provide pragmatic, consistent and commercially orientated solutions to the senior management team.
• Lead on Learning & Development initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement activities and projects.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

• Have demonstrable experience gained at the HR Manager or Business Partner level from within a fast-paced, commercial or industrial environment. Previous manufacturing sector knowledge would be a distinct advantage.
• Be hands-on, self-driven and solution orientated.
• Be a confident communicator able to coach, influence, challenge and support stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
• Be immediately or imminently available and able to commit to a fixed term contract.

Contract Length

6 month fixed term contract.  Although not guaranteed there is potential the position could be made permanent.