Overview
We are seeking a passionate, highly organised, and detail-oriented People Manager to join our team on a 14-15 - month fixed term contract. You will have a generalist background and be responsible for managing various HR-related activities as well as one employee. You will play a crucial role in creating an engaging, high-performing and safe work environment for our employees and championing our culture. The role requires a balance between being an advocate for employees and aligning HR practices with the organisation's strategic objectives.
This is a 14 - 15-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.
Please Note: This is a remote position with an expectation of 2-3 days per month in the office. Some of the work involved requires face to face interaction.
Responsibilities
Strategic Partnership
* Collaborating with the Chief People Officer to implement a strategic HR vision that aligns with the company’s goals.
* Establishing partnerships with our management teams to understand their goals and challenges and provide advice, support and challenge thinking.
* Providing strategic guidance on people-related matters to drive business success.
Employee Relations
* Addressing employee relations issues, resolving conflicts and promoting a positive workplace culture, through training and coaching our managers in creating a high-performance culture.
* Supporting and managing complex HR cases, ensuring they are handled with sensitivity, compliance and fairness.
* Acting as a liaison between employees and management to ensure effective communication.
Resolving conflicts through positive and professional mediation.
Talent Management
* Driving our quarterly performance review process and supporting performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and development plans.
* Ensure a seamless transition from recruitment to onboarding for new hires.
* Collaborating with the Talent Acquisition Manager on recruitment activities.
* Identifying training needs and implementing relevant initiatives and programs.
* Providing guidance on career development opportunities.
Change Management
* Assisting in organisational change initiatives, ensuring a smooth transition and minimal disruption.
* Communicating changes to employees and addressing concerns.
HR Policy and Compliance
* Developing and implementing policies, ensuring that all employees feel supported and valued.
* Regularly reviewing and updating company policies to ensure compliance with labour laws and best practices.
* Supporting and overseeing HR and Company audits as required.
* Keeping abreast of industry trends and best practices to enhance HR processes.
Culture & Inclusion
* Being an ambassador for employee engagement practices and championing the link between employee engagement and business performance.
* Collaborating and developing initiatives to further enhance our great company culture.
* Conducting surveys and gathering feedback to measure employee morale.
* Playing an integral part in implementing, embedding and demonstrating our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.
Process Automation & Improvement
* Getting involved in projects and implementing HR tech solutions that enhance efficiency and employee experience.
* Identifying manual or outdated HR processes that can be automated or streamlined.
Compensation and Benefits
* Managing employee compensation and benefits programs.
* Working with our benefit brokers to ensure compliance, up to date records and contracts reviews.
* Conducting market research to ensure competitive salary and benefit structures.
Data Analysis & Administration
* Carrying out necessary administrative duties and maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records.
* Supporting the Finance team with monthly payroll.
* Producing reports and analysing HR metrics and trends to provide insights for decision-making and improvements in.
* Completing visa sponsorships and keeping abreast of changes in immigration policies and procedures.
Skills and experience required
* Solid experience in an HR Generalist role, with the ability to hit the ground running.
* A CIPD qualification (level 5 minimum).
* Adept & disciplined in using a people management systems and Applicant Tracking System (Hi bob would be a strong advantage).
* Knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and practices and experience with employee relation case work.
* Proven track record of operating in a fast-paced environment.
Personal Attributes
* Excellent organisational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
* Ability to establish professional credibility quickly with colleagues and to interact effectively with staff at all levels and across all departments.
* A strong communicator: clear, accurate and to the point, both verbally and in writing and excellent interpersonal skills.
* Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
* Professional and sensitive to the confidential nature of the work handled by the People department and the ability to handle confidential data and sensitive information with discretion.
* A team player with a sense of humour and a ‘can-do’ attitude: willing to get stuck in and take charge of tasks big or small, and always focused on finding practical solutions.
* Comfortable with thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo.
* Living the company values and leading by example.
Benefits
* 25 days annual holiday plus long service day
* An additional day’s annual holiday for your birthday;
* Company Pension (UK);
* Subsidised gym membership;
* Perkbox employee benefits platform;
* Frequent team events;
* Private Healthcare (individual cover only);
* Learning Allowance Benefit – a reimbursable benefit of £100 per annum (or equivalent) for you to spend towards your personal career development;
* Flexible working policy.
Interested?
If the role sounds like you, we invite you to upload a copy of your CV by clicking on the Apply button.
Please note that as part of the recruitment process a criminal records check will be carried out by an authorised third party.
Strictly No Recruitment Agencies; any submission of resumes without prior request / engagement from Defense.com will not be deemed as an introduction and therefore will not warrant an introduction fee.
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