HR Manager
Location: North London N4 | Start Date: ASAP | Contract Type: Temporary 6 months (possible extension) | Weekly Hours: 35 hours per week
Job Purpose
We are recruiting for an experienced People Manager to join a highly regarded housing organisation on a fixed-term basis. Reporting to the Head of People and Facilities, you will play a key role in delivering a proactive, business-focused HR service while supporting the organisations strategic objectives and leading a team of two People Advisers.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a trusted HR business partner to managers and senior leaders across the organisation.
* Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence and change management cases.
* Coach and support managers to ensure consistent and effective people management practices.
* Lead, develop and support a team of two People Advisers.
* Review, develop and implement HR policies and procedures in line with employment legislation and best practice.
* Manage recruitment, onboarding and induction processes, ensuring an excellent candidate and employee experience.
* Support organisational development, employee engagement, wellbeing and leadership initiatives.
* Analyse people data and provide meaningful insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
* Work collaboratively with senior stakeholders, trade unions and employee representatives.
* Champion diversity, equity and inclusion across all people practices.
Candidate Profile
* CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience.
* Significant experience operating in a People/HR Manager position.
* Extensive experience managing complex and high-risk employee relations cases.
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
* Experience coaching and influencing managers and senior stakeholders.
* Proven people management experience, including performance management and development of team members.
* Excellent communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decision-making.
* The ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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