HR Manager

Job Description

The Company you will be working for;Our client is an established and highly successful manufacturing company based in the Sunderland area. They are currently looking for a HR Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. If you are interested and meet the person specification of the jobrole, please apply below.Rewards and Benefits on offer;

• Very friendly, pleasant team based working environment with loads of help, support and training.
• No weekend or evening working
• Free dedicated onsite parking space and electric car charging points
• Long service holiday scheme
• State of the art technologies and facilities
• Stylish and comfortable working environments and landscaped gardens
• Lots of progression opportunities and regular working alongside company directors
• Cycle to work scheme
• Chosen Charity of the Year with regular opportunities to fundraise, give back and volunteer
• Regular team socials and office events

The role you will be doing;

• Working closely with the management team and the HR Officer and Recruitment & Training Coordinator to deliver training design and training delivery to the business.
• Create a suite of learning options for all employees from initial induction to expand and develop talent and skills at all levels within the business in line with policies and procedures.
• Manage the development process for apprentices, including effective relationships with apprenticeship/training providers.
• Take a leading role in our long-term commitment to making improvements to implement the values and company culture.
• Support, coach and guide managers in their communication, feedback, recognition, and interaction with employees.
• Working with the HR Officer and Recruitment & Training Coordinator to develop a calendar of events to engage, support our own people, attract potential recruits and promote our values at job fayres, college and school opens days etc.
• As an HR team, define and develop our strategy towards Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, ensuring our working practices support a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Determine and recommend employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer/employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale, engagement and motivation.
• Deal with more complex HR queries including advising on policies, procedures; developing, implementing and updating when necessary to comply with UK employment law and good practice. Manage more complex grievances, disciplinary and performance issues asthey arise.
• Oversee the management of recruitment from end-to-end, from job/person specification to sourcing candidates with the support of the HR Officer and Recruitment and Training Coordinator.
• Oversee the onboarding process to ensure every new recruit has a quality, thorough and informative induction, in line with the company values.
• Monday - Thursday 8:45am - 5pm Friday 9am - 4pm

About you;

• CIPD L7 qualified.
• Seasoned HR Generalist.
• Experience of managing an HR team is required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of employment legislation.
• Knowledge of up-to-date industry best practice in generalist HR practices.
• Excellent communication and listening skills, with proven influencing and negotiating skills.
• Desirable - Experience in food manufacturing sector.
• Good organisation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills - Word/Excel/Outlook/Powerpoint.
• Excellent decision making and problem solving skills.