Senior Human Resources Manager
Salary: £42,000 – £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement the full range of HR services, strategies and initiatives to support the vision and goals.
* Provide high-quality, hands-on support to staff and leadership in the execution of day-to-day HR operational functions, including employee relations, recruitment, absence management, and payroll coordination.
* Lead the development, review and implementation of HR policies and procedures
* Support the business in delivering strategic HR priorities, including cultural change, workforce planning and leadership development.
* Provide leadership, strategic guidance and operational support to managers on HR policy, employment law and best practice.
* As a business partner, guides managers through complex situations to resolution, while identifying and addressing root causes.
* Create, implement and evaluate HR programs such as organisational onboarding, training, and wellbeing initiatives.
* Oversee the implementation and maintenance of HR systems), records, and compliance frameworks. Monitor accuracy of data through regular audits and reporting, ensuring any data integrity issues are addressed.
* Plan, prioritise and manage the work of the HR Assistant, ensuring a high standard of service delivery, while providing mentorship and professional development.
* Act as a central point of contact for employees, provide information, advice, resources or referrals as appropriate.
* Collect, analyse and proactively utilise HR data and KPIs to guide leadership, solve complex challenges, identify trends and make recommendations to improve HR effectiveness.
* Ensure the business remains legally compliant and aligned with best practice in HR and health & safety
Essential Skills and Experience
* CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent professional HR qualification).
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in an HR management role, ideally within a mixed-use site or complex organisation.
* Sound knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of human resources administration, including labour relations, recruitment and payroll procedures.
* Experience supervising staff
* Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving human resources issues.
* Strong understanding of UK employment law, with experience handling complex ER matters, while maintaining confidentiality.
* Hands-on experience with HR systems, data reporting and process improvement.
* Confident in advising senior managers and influencing at all levels of the organisation.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving, change-driven environment.
Desirable
* Experience in a heritage or visitor attraction environment.
* Experience supporting cultural transformation or change management projects.
* Familiarity with working across UK and international structures.
We endeavour to reply to all applications, however, if you haven`t heard from us within 7 days, you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements placed by Grafters Recruitment Consultants / Grafters Accountancy Personnel