HR & Business Operations Manager FMCG

Job Description

Our client is a company who develop, formulate and manufacture new FMCG consumer brands in multiple sectors. The business is going through a time of growth and is evolving and diversifying into an umbrella-brand. The business is extremely fast-paced, agile and adaptable, which makes it an excellent time for the right candidate to get onboard.They are looking for a strong, dynamic and pragmatic stand-alone HR generalist who is qualified with the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development) at level 5 in Human Resource Management.This is not your average HR role, what makes this role different is the ideal candidate will be able to work on their own initiative and multi-task between 3 areas and will be fully responsible for all people operations (employee relations, employee life cycle, policies and procedures, employment law advice, disciplinaries and grievances, recruitment & selection, payroll, training & development, employee engagement and HR administration), health and safety of the wider organisation in a manufacturing and warehouse remit, plus business operations and compliance. This is an extremely busy role and requires someone highly organised who can continually multi-task and is driven, ambitious and fully committed to fulfil the role and meet the needs of the business, ensuring compliance with legislation, policy and best practice.Main duties and responsibilities People Operations: - Full HR Management and point of contact for 50+ employees over two locations- Lead on employee relations across the business; managing relationships, promote and maintain positive relationships, identifying and resolving workplace issues, employee satisfaction, support, drive and lead the performance management system- Fully support Line Managers across the business in a range of issues; general HR matters including review and developing relevant policies and procedures and providing advice in relation to performance, conduct and absence management- Implement and drive HR policies and procedures; leading from the top- Liaise with external HR support for advice on employment law and contractual updates and changes- Lead on disciplinary and grievance procedures; investigate, prepare, lead and support- Inductions and onboarding new starters in line with the business goals, mission, purpose and values, and health and safety requirements- Offboarding leavers conduct exit interviews and use feedback to implement positive changes, where possible- Payroll; working closely with the Management Accountant to provide relevant payroll additions, changes and clocked hours by deadline on a Monthly basis- Assist the Head of HR in the development of the people strategy in line with business goals, mission and purposeHealth & Safety Management:- Responsible for the implementation and management of the health and safety management system for the organisation- Write and review risk assessments for each hazard activity, department, work equipment and machinery, but not limited to, to ensure full compliance in line with relevant health and safety legislation- Liaise with external H&S consultants to follow their guidance and support to ensure we are fully compliant and following health and safety closely for a safe working environment- Drive health and safety team to ensure accountability for their departments and safety, good housekeeping and safe from hazards - Oversee, direct and support the Office Manager with their health and safety responsibilities which include COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regs) project for raw materials/chemicals, risk assessments, training and development, inductions for employees and contractors and workplace checks- Keep close control of fire precautions and ensure fire safety is always being maintained and improved- Health and safety policies and procedures must always be kept up to date with the assistance of the external H&S consultants- COVID related health and safety precautions; track Government advice, provide advice to the management team and tweak company-wide precautions as appropriate- Roll out health and safety communications and run regular toolbox talks and training sessions, when requiredBusiness Operations & Compliance:- Acting as one of the main key holders, ensuring building security is tight and safe- Forming a part of the central services team, you will line manage the Office Manager, Management Accountant and IT Systems Administrator, and in addition provide line management support with a dotted line to the MDs direct reports- Support the IT Systems Administrator to ensure they can manage their workload and work to the IT policy with hardware and software requirements, plus the company wide telecoms system- Ensure relevant insurance certificates are displayed for employees (Employers Liability Insurance) -- Manage cleaning contracts and various suppliers such as pest control and security systems- Contribute to the overall success and upholding the standards of our ISO 9001 accreditation and PIMS improvement management system- Facilitate monthly Team Heads meetings and attend to update the key stakeholders and team heads on any HR, H&S or business operations updateSpecial Requirements - CIPD Level 5 in Human Resource Management or HR Degree or equivalent level (essential)- IOSH Health & Safety Qualification (preferable)- Must have sound knowledge of employment law- Must have an understanding and awareness of H&S law, principles and procedures