Job title Human Resources Manager
Particulars
Hours 20 hours/week (Mon – Fri)
Location Newcastle Emlyn
Terms Permanent
Salary £40,000/year pro rata (Equivalent to £22,858 for 20 hours/week)
Leave 28 days/year plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Reporting to Finance Director
Company
The company, RHE, develops and sells software products and services to the public and private sectors. Our core services support public protection, housing professionals and the public. Services include cloud platforms, mobile apps along with training and consultancy services. Further information about other RH Environmental products and services can be found on our website at
Job Summary
Our growing company is looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to provide support across our offices in Newcastle Emlyn and Bristol. The post will be located in our Newcastle Emlyn office. The company has employees nominally assigned to one of two offices or as remote workers. Most of our day to day communication is by phone and video conferencing but some travel will be required to Newcastle Emlyn or Bristol for face to face meetings; this will be on an as needed basis and as agreed with the Finance Director. This is a new role within the company that will report to the Finance Director and provide HR support and advice to the business.
Responsibilities will include:
⎯ First point of contact for all staff in relation to HR queries
⎯ Day to day HR administration
⎯ Working closely with line managers, providing them with expert guidance, coaching and support on the full range of HR activities
⎯ Managing the recruitment process, including assisting with job descriptions, preparing job advertisements, liaising with and instructing recruitment agencies, scheduling and assisting with interviews, preparing contracts and job offers and the induction and on-boarding of new starters
⎯ Maintaining the staff handbook and policies to ensure that they are kept up to date with changes to employment law and advising management on compliance and risk factors
⎯ Ensuring that the staff handbook and policies are implemented consistently across the business
⎯ Dealing with grievances and implementing disciplinary procedures
⎯ Preparation and upkeep of all confidential personnel files and records
⎯ Managing annual leave requests and absence reporting
⎯ Organising and assisting with annual performance appraisals and interim reviews
⎯ Managing employee development and training plans in association with line managers
⎯ Actively supporting employees on their wellbeing
⎯ Organising and managing employee relations activities
⎯ Overseeing and reviewing staff benefits
⎯ Liaising with the finance department on payroll issues
⎯ Other tasks as directed by the Finance Director
Key skills required:
⎯ Previous HR managerial experience is essential
⎯ Experience of working in an SME
⎯ Relevant degree in human resources, business administration or a related field or Level 5 CIPD qualification
⎯ Up-to-date on regulations and Employment Law
⎯ An excellent communicator with the ability to communicate with colleagues in the same office and those working remotely using various media, e.g. email, telephone, Google Meet
⎯ Experience in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Suite
⎯ Ability to work on own initiative
⎯ Excellent organisational skills
The postholder should be able to demonstrate the following qualities:
⎯ A high level of confidentiality
⎯ Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues
⎯ Ability to manage and prioritise a varied and busy workload
⎯ A willingness to travel to multiple offices
⎯ Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
⎯ A resourceful attitude to problem solving with an ability to handle change and conflict if it arises
⎯ The ability to research and interpret how the company has to adapt to rapidly changing employment trends
⎯ A flexible approach to work requirements and the scope to undertake some work outside normal working hours as required by the demands of the business
Additional Information
As the company is expanding there may be future work and/or career progression opportunities for the right person.
The post is subject to the contract of employment signed by the post-holder and the Company's Staff Handbook, which lists the company's employment policies and UK employment law.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person