HR Manager

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Human Resources Manager

Reports to Regional Human Resource Business Partner

12 month FTC

North Highland's London office is open, energetic and fast growing. Based in the heart of Holborn, we consistently feature in the Times Top 100 Companies to Work For'. Our high calibre people genuinely enjoy working here and have a passion for building our business as well as helping our clients.

The HR Manager role:

• Running cyclical performance management process; facilitating of group sessions to moderate and guide the discussions to ensure fair and balanced outcomes for performance reviews and promotions
• Supporting employee engagement activity and initiatives for designated stakeholder group, focusing on delivering an excellent employee experience
• Advising management team on employment legislation and how to use process and policy, to manage risk and find the right solutions for the business
• Attending key management meetings to raise and escalate issues on the people/HR agenda, and provide advice and guidance to the management team where required
• Building a consultative relationship with senior managers and establishing credibility with all levels of management to enable successful implementation of the people/HR agenda
• Resolution of people issues, focus on retention of high performers and making recommendations on how best to manage attrition appropriately
• Supporting the annual pay review exercise to guide management team towards fair and balanced decisions and within budget
• Experienced in managing complex employee relations cases end to end; relating to performance issues, absence, grievances, terminations etc
• Improving manager capability through coaching and contributing to wider people and L&D initiatives
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Delivers project work aligned to the objectives of the business

Requirements

• CIPD qualified (or equivalent) or related degree required
• Significant experience working within a People Office/Human Resources function within a fast-paced organisation
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application
• Working knowledge of numerous HR systems
• Relevant professional services or consulting industry experience would be ideal.
• Experience working in a global company is desirable

Preferred Skills

• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of talent management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent client management/stakeholder management and business literacy skills
• Strong conflict management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Manage multiple conflicting priorities
• Be flexible and available to interact with employees at all levels
• Be self-directed and motivated

North Highland is a global consulting firm with a proven record of enabling great returns on our clients' investment. Our high-calibre consultants offer deep experience and expertise across many diverse industries and service areas. We specialise in solving tough business challenges, being easy to work with, and nurturing long-standing relationships with the most recognisable brands in the world. Ask any of our clients, and they'll tell you.

North Highland is an equal employment opportunity company committed to diversity in the workplace.