HR Manager

Job Description

HR ManagerPermanent PositionCompetitive Salary & Benefits08:3017:00 MondayFriday (Office-based)LondonOur client is Londons largest independent maintenance companies with huge growth planned throughout 2022.They are seeking a HR Manager on a permanent basis for the team based in central London. Their HR & Recruitment department is one of the most fundamental internal departments and provides a number of crucial functions for the business. As the HR Manager, youwill directly report to their CEO (with a dotted line to their Parent Companies HR Business Partner), providing guidance on important HR matters as well as taking a hands-on approach with regards to employee relations.You will ideally come from a construction background with an impeccable understanding of HR and ER within the trades. A desire to build relationships with key members of staff and remaining up to date with relevant legislation/practices will be fundamentalto success within this role.HR ManagerResponsibilities

• Oversee and manage the HR & Recruitment functions
• Support and implement the HR strategies aligned to the business objectives
• Support and coach the management team on all people leadership matters, including business change and transformation. Forming strong relationships with the management team to be able to challenge and coach in a high-performance environment
• Partner with the management team to project management organisational and procedural changes within the business area
• Work with the parent Company to review and align practices across the Brands, including policy/practices, discipline, grievance, mentoring, salary and conditions, contracts, driving performance appraisals, succession planning and any other HR-related issues
• Provide data & analytics (including headcount, labour turnover and compiling of exit interview data)
• Review and support the companys talent management processes within the business areas, including performance/potential management, resource planning, and succession planning
• Where necessary, work in partnership on projects to aid continuous improvement and implement improvement programmes (e.g. changes to working practices, organisation changes, and business excellence or lean programmes)
• Provide insight and recommendations on HR initiatives that can be leveraged to strengthen business results e.g. leadership/development programmes
• Working with senior managers to uncover the talent implications e.g. any significant gaps to meet long-term objectives and create a long-term workforce plan that prioritises people-related initiatives
• Monitor, measure, and report on HR issues, opportunities and development plans, and achievements within agreed formats and timescales
• Liaise with Directors and Managers to understand their HR requirements and ensure they are fully informed of the corporate HR strategy
• Keep up to date with HR legislation by researching and attending necessary events, before providing suitable interpretation to Directors and Managers
• Update the company server with timely, relevant forms, policies and procedures to ensure accessibility for employees at all times
• To manage the long service rewards and ensures employees are notified of qualifying rewards in a timely and accurate manner.
• To deliver and report on the annual employee engagement survey to ensure feedback from employees is collated and interpreted correctly to help improve employee engagement
• Ad hoc administration activities

HR ManagerSkills, Experience, and Qualifications

• A proven track record of leading the delivery of HR functions to a high standard
• A proven track record as an HR generalist with an extensive ER background
• A CIPD qualification or equivalent occupational experience (Level 5 minimum or MCIPD)
• Up to date knowledge of employment law
• The ability to shape and embed organisational strategies in HR
• A proven track record in developing HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance
• Knowledge and experience in introducing new ideas to improve employee engagement
• Overseen and managed a small multi-disciplined team