Join our team as HR Manager and shape the future of our organisation! Are you a people-focused leader with a passion for building a positive workplace culture? We are seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Manager to join our organisation. As a strategic partner to leadership, you will play a key role in driving our people strategy, ensuring compliance, and supporting the professional growth and well-being of our employees.
This role helps create a clear understanding of expectations for staff and managers, supporting achievement of the college objectives and fostering a positive working environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Recruitment & Staffing: Lead the full recruitment cycle, from job posting and interviewing to onboarding new hires
* Employee Relations: Foster a respectful and inclusive workplace by managing employee relations, resolving conflicts, and advocating for both staff and management
* Policy & Compliance: Develop and update HR policies to reflect current laws and best practices. Ensure the organisation remains compliant with employment law.
* Performance Management: Oversee performance review processes and support employee development through constructive feedback, coaching, and mentoring.
* Compensation & Benefits: Design and administer competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain employees
* Training & Development: Assess learning needs, coordinate training initiatives, and champion ongoing professional development for all staff members
* Wellbeing: Implement and monitor wellbeing activity to create a healthy work environment
Why join us?
* Opportunity to shape company culture and drive positive change
* Opportunity to develop and embed the HR Business Partner model and develop HR brand
* Collaborative and supportive working environment
* Comprehensive benefits and competitive salary package
* Commitment to your professional growth and development
Duties
* Team Management: Build, develop and effectively manage the HR team to ensure all staff are trained and supported in meeting their role requirements and working in line with college policy, employment law and other regulations
* Operational HR: Ensure that Operational HR activities are carried out effectively and accurately
* Occupational Health: Manage the Occupational Health service overseeing the activities of the OH Advisor in improving employee health, wellbeing and attendance
* Payroll and Pensions: Work closely with the Payroll and Pensions Officer to ensure that payroll is completed accurately and timely.
HR Strategy and Development
* Implement all elements of the HR Strategy meeting the required performance measures, implementing initiatives and fully embedding across the College
* Develop the employer brand, raising the profile of the College as an employer of choice
* Develop and review HR policies and procedures in line with employment law, best practice and the College's strategic intentions.
* Lead on the development and delivery of the college training and development plan achieving best value from the training and development budget and analyse its impact and effectiveness in driving forward high performance
Management Support
* Provide professional HR advice and guidance to Managers and employees, supporting Managers in dealing with complex HR matters
* Advise and consult with the Senior Leadership Team on all people-related issues
* Contribute to the achievement of outstanding leadership and management across the college, coaching managers to develop their people management skills
Employee Relations
* Be an advocate for management and staff, responding to grievances, mediating disputes, and encouraging open communication.
* Promote good employee relations through regular liaison with trade union representatives.
Technology/HR System/Data
* Develop and implement innovative ways of using technology within HR activity
* Ensure the HR System is fully utilised with accurate data and contribute to system good practice and development
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact as a HR Manager, we would love to hear from you! For an informal chat about the role, please email Lisa Woodman, Executive Director, People, Culture and Wellbeing.
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