BRANDED is a brand creation and implementation agency. We invent and grow brands through bright ideas that are brilliantly executed, driving tangible efficiencies and meaningful change for our clients.
Offering services across Brand Creation, Brand Implementation, and Brand Management, we bring clients brighter creative thinking that cuts through the chaos, combined with execution and delivery to market with unparalleled speed, control, and efficiency. The goal? Saving brands time and money, without creative or technical compromise.
With clients ranging from luxury brands to global retailers, we’re experts in mega brands and meteoric growth. At the heart of our drive for change and efficiency is our agile team of over 300 employees across the UK, US, India, and Hong Kong, which comprises strategic, creative, technology, and production specialists.
Human Resources Manager
Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, award-winning, and rapidly growing agency? BRANDED is looking for an organized, enthusiastic, and people focused Human Resources Manager to build a thriving workplace by aligning people strategy with business goals, fostering a positive culture and ensuring teams are supported, engaged, and set up to succeed.
The role will be based in Uxbridge at our UK Head Office, with travel to our other two UK studios in Berkhamsted and Bradford. Reporting in to the Managing Director and working closely with the rest of the Board, you will act as a champion of our people and imprint your own style and drive forward positive culture improvements within our business.
The ideal candidate is a driven and well organised individual who can work in a fast paced environment. They need to be a collaborative and process-driven professional and confident in their ability across all aspects of people and culture management.
Closing Date: Friday
Job Description
* Provide Transactional HR
* Work with Head of Writtle Group HR, Board members, senior management and payroll team to understand the current HR process
* Manage a robust recruitment process to include the best channels for finding talent, creating job adverts, selection strategies, interview questions
* Manage UK recruitment including the administration of offer letters and contracts
* Help to improve our onboarding and induction process
* Support in performance management where required
* Take ownership of leavers process, document as relevant and roll out to the business
* Review and recommend training and development opportunities for staff
* Review and monitor Personal Development Plans across the business
* Support and coach line managers on all HR matters relating to their teams
* Explore ways of measuring and improving employee engagement
* Support the implementation of specific projects ie B-Corp, ISO etc.
* Manage our benefits and well being initiatives
* Support change management processes e.g. restructures, site moves etc.
* Support the management of talent and succession planning
* Monitoring and reviewing the Employee Handbook, developing HR policies and processes and implement changes where necessary to ensure legal compliance and adherence to best practice
* Benchmark salaries and benefits to ensure market competitiveness
* Track key HR metrics (e.g., turnover, absence, time-to-hire)
* Prepare reports and dashboards for leadership
* Adhere to our BCorp HR policies
Required Skills
* Level 5 CIPD
* Communication, time management, and attention to detail
* Proficient in managing employee records
* Experienced in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and HR Systems