HR Manager – Human Resources (AWDO-P3184)

HR Manager that has a generalist Human Resources background with good Employment Law / Employee Relations (ER), Team Management and Leadership experience is required by a leading Specialist Vocational College based in London.

SALARY: up to £38,000 pro rata

** Part-Time and Full-Time Job Applications Considered **

PART-TIME WORKING HOURS: 20 hours per week

FULL-TIME WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week

IMPORTANT: Please state clearly at the top of your CV if you would prefer Part-Time or Full-Time Working Hours.

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an HR Manager that has a generalist Human Resources background with good Employment Law / Employee Relations (ER), Team Management and Leadership experience.

Working as the HR Manager you will be responsible for co-ordinating strategic and practical human resources work in consultation with the Executive Board for the staff and managers.

As the HR Manager you will have a proven breadth of human resources experience and the ability to make reasoned arguments and provide evidence to support these. A proven ability to consult, negotiate and influence are a must-have, as are excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to use your own initiative. The ideal candidate must be robust and resilient yet have a flexible and personable approach. You must be highly numerate and have good IT skills.

You will also strategically lead the department to achieve objectives to attract, retain and develop a first class work force to support the College in maintaining ‘Good’ as a current Ofsted grade and working towards an Outstanding Grade.

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties and responsibilities as the HR Manager:

• Assume overall responsibility and manage full delivery of College requirements across HR core functions

• Provide payroll with accurate details of new staff, leavers and any other changes that affect payroll

• Provide coaching, advice and support to Line Managers on a wide range of employee relations issues

• Maintain up to date employment law knowledge and provide expert advice as required, including for capability, disciplinary and grievance issues

• Prepare for and lead in investigatory meetings and hearings as appropriate

• Assist and support managers in investigations, preparing for disciplinary proceedings

• Provide general advice and support to managers in the interpretation and application of all other HR policies and procedures

• Assist in the drafting of tribunal documentation and other correspondence in relation to legal proceedings and attendance at Employment Tribunals as appropriate

• Ensure all relevant policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated in line with current legislation and are clearly communicated to all employees and appropriate stakeholders

• Keep the staff handbook and other employment information up to date and reflecting best practice

• Resolve and respond to queries from managers and staff on individual terms and conditions, policies and procedures

• Support managers to take action to reduce levels and increase levels of attendance across departments

• The management of CPD team development for the Human Resources Team

• Manage team effectively to ensure the render of a swift and efficient recruitment service

• Manage the team to ensure that pre-employment checks, offer letters, contracts of employment and references meet the required standard

• Provide coaching to Managers involved in the recruitment and selection process

• Manage relationships and negotiate best rates with external recruitment agencies

• Produce and review information on staff turnover, sickness etc. and recommend plans to address any problem areas

• Work with the Executive Board and Line Managers to identify people development needs across the organisation, and develop a strategy to manage talent across the organisation

• Manage the HR budget, including recruitment costs and expenditure on advertising and agency fees

IDEAL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• CIPD qualified or equivalent

• Sound employment law knowledge across a range of issues such as maternity, dismissals, grievance, up and coming legislation which affects the organisation

• Knowledge of good HR practice and procedures

• Excellent team management and leadership skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Good level of numerical ability

• The ability to deal with sensitive matters and an understanding of confidentiality issues including data protection

• Ability to work to deadlines and with attention to detail

• Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Committed to own personal development

• Ability to use a wide range of Microsoft Office packages particularly in the areas of Word, Excel and Outlook to advanced level

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

PLEASE NOTE: CVs MUST be attached to your email job application in Microsoft Word or PDF format for our systems to process your application correctly, rather than your CV copied and pasted into the body of the email.

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