HR Manager

A well-established Retail Brand are looking for a skilled HR Manager to provide a complete HR service to the business across Employee Relations, Recruitment and Learning & Development. The business has a recently restructured estate and investment initiatives geared towards on-going profitability, as well as a fantastic new product offering.
As well as managing the HR team, the successful applicant will support and develop the wider HR functions, as well as Key Managers within the business. You'll be an excellent leader with extensive experience in Employee Relations processes and a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of HR matters and employment law.
Duties and responsibilities:
Producing clear, accurate and timely advice on the use of ER policies across the business
Supporting and advising the leadership team in delivering effective performance management
Providing guidance and coaching to the Retail Operations team to ensure effective ER management
Leading the management of complex ER issues
Ensuring that the workplace is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind, that colleagues are treated fairly, consistently and with respect; taking immediate action where this is not the case
Checking that all Company practices, policies and procedures comply with all legal regulations
Developing and maintaining succession planning tools to forecast internal and external recruitment needs
Managing all recruitment and L&D matters, providing top level support and guidance and ensuring that all recruitment processes and documents are up to date with legislation and business needs
Researching and developing initiatives which place the company as an employer of choice
Overseeing and reviewing benefits packages.
Liaising with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure HR action plans are reviewed and acted upon
Leading and developing the HR Team, whilst supporting the launch of all HR initiatives
Occasional travel and overnight stays
Skills and experience required:
Extensive previous HR supervisory experience within a large, fast-paced business (ideally a retail operations environment)
CIPD Level 5 or above is preferable; relevant equivalent experience considered
Strong, up-to-the-minute understanding of employment law and HR best practices
Experience of managing and coaching a team
Previous experience of payroll processing would be advantageous
Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to build strong, positive working relationships
Ability to deal appropriately with confidential information
IT proficient; a good knowledge of MS Excel in particular is essential
Well-organised with excellent attention to detail
Enjoys working proactively in a fast-paced environment
Hours of work:
Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours a week
Hybrid working offered
Salary and benefits:
GBP45,000 - GBP50,000
25 day annual leave (+ bank holidays)
Free parking
Wellbeing initiatives