Job Ref: 214520419

Date: 2021-08-26 11:28:32

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We're recruiting for an experienced HR Manager / Business Partner in Milton Keynes…
Role Overview & Main Accountabilities
The fundamental purpose of the HR Manager / Business Partner is to act as a Business Partner within our client's organisation to champion better work and working lives, recognising that every colleague has a part to play in delivering results and contributing to the culture of the business.
The HR Manager / Business Partner will work closely with business leaders and line managers to build their people capability, plan, manage talent, and develop approaches to achieve shared objectives. This is a broad generalist hands-on role supporting several operational divisions, with differing priorities and challenges. The HR Manager / Business Partner needs to develop an excellent understanding of the organisation, its strategy and customers, and a very good understanding of the people challenges faced by different areas of the organisation.
* Reporting directly to the Finance Director
* Supporting circa 200+ employees across a range of functions, all striving for growth.
* This role would be responsible for one direct report (newly created role of Compliance & Facilities Coordinator).
To be successful, the HR Manager / Business Partner must be able to develop meaningful relationships with key stakeholders, including Directors and Senior Managers within the organisation, encompassing all areas of the business such as sales, service, manufacturing, and logistics. The HR Manager / Business Partner is expected to demonstrate effectiveness in managing the broad remit of people practices throughout the employee lifecycle:
o Recruitment, Selection, and Onboarding
o Engagement, Retention and Employee Relations
o Business Operations and Compliance
o Learning & Development
o Disciplinary, Grievance, and Performance Management
o Enabling and Managing Change
o Separation (Exit)
Accountable for building and implementing a cohesive plan to assist the growth and development of the Company's employees
A keen observer of people behaviors and creating the right conditions to nurture the organisation's culture
Demonstrating commercial awareness of the organisation, key markets, and the wider world of work
Application of coaching and facilitation skills & experience to deliver in-house development initiatives and drive engagement
Use of analytical skills to create insight and measure results and value
Engagement with digital platforms and enabling the effective use of technology in a people context
Maintain up-to-date professional and technical knowledge
Key Responsibilities & Work Examples Plus any other reasonable duties as required
Recruitment, Selection & Onboarding
Support the continuous improvement of recruitment systems and processes
Support and coach managers on interview skills & candidate selection approaches and techniques
Carry out company inductions for all new employees to ensure a consistent, engaging start to their employment
Maintain up to date job requirements and job descriptions for all positions
Engagement, Retention and Employee Relations
Develop and publish company communications that engage, influence, and are technically compliant
Measure employee satisfaction and identify areas that require improvement
Maintain and develop grading structures and associated reward structures
Support and develop benefit and remuneration strategies, by monitoring and maintaining up to date benchmarking data, considering periodic pay surveys, job evaluations, labour market trends, and external market factors
Review employee benefits programs by studying and keeping track of market trends
Business/HR Operations & Compliance
Maintain the cloud-based HR system (BambooHR) and explore its potential to further support effective data management, reporting, communication, engagement, and streamline transactions
Advise on HR developments, such as changes in employment law and general labour market trends, highlighting potential risks and solutions to the board
Support the Company's Payroll function(s)
Maintaining all Company HR policies, procedures, and handbooks in line with current employment law
Maintain historical human resource records through filing and retrieval system(s) to keep past and current records secure and accessible
Support the effectiveness and ongoing development of the Compliance and Facilities Coordinator
Learning & Development
Design & deliver core people management skills workshops
Evaluate and update current appraisal processes and ensure these are rolled out consistently across the organisation
Train managers to deliver appraisals and to develop their teams through effective coaching and leadership
Develop and implement new systems and protocols for Talent Mapping and Succession Planning
Disciplinary, Grievance and Performance Management
Provide support and coaching to managers in respect of all disciplinary and grievance matters
Ensure that investigations are thorough and compliant and that all disciplinary/grievance procedures and documentation are technically sound
Separation (Exit)
Conduct and analyse exit interviews and recommend appropriate actions and considerations arising from these
Ensure company issued resources and equipment are recovered
Calculate pro-rata holidays and issue payroll notifications
Any other reasonable duties as required
Skills/Knowledge/Aptitude Required
* Good standard of general education
* Ideally CIPD qualified, preferably level 5 or above
* Must have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
* Skills in relationship building, influencing, and negotiating are essential
* Up-to-date knowledge of HR processes, employment law fundamentals, and recent developments
* Results orientated with high attention to detail
* Able to manage time and the demands of numerous tasks effectively
* Tenacious, persistent, and balanced
* Patient and with the ability to remain calm – firm but fair
* A natural influencer who is down to earth, open, energetic, and enthusiastic
Valuable Experience
* Significant experience in overseeing disciplinary, grievance, performance management, and appeal procedures
* Experience in dealing with challenging individuals/situations
* Demonstrable experience in managing and delivering specific HR projects, for example, a redundancy programme or TUPE transfer
* Payroll experience would be an advantage
* Experience in a similar sector would be highly valuable though not essential
* Union experience would be beneficial
Hours
* 37.5 hours per week 08:30 – 17:00
* (Hybrid / Flexible working currently on trial in the organisation)
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Contributory pension
* Life assurance
* 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Annual flu vaccination voucher
* Staff perks & savings scheme for high street and online retail
* Free parking and refreshments
* Dress down days and staff events
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