Our client is a leading organisation in the UK’s creative and screen sectors.
Working to the brief of the CEO, under the management of the COO and in partnership with senior management colleagues, the HR manager will be responsible for all aspects of Senior HR management covering; recruitment, L&D, HR operations, employee relations, employee remuneration, HR policies and procedures, and staff development. It is vital that their people-related function leads on developing and sustaining a motivated, skilled and inclusive workforce.
Key responsibilities:
* Provide guidance and support to CEO and senior leadership on all HR matters ensuring a consistent approach which aligns to the organisation’s goals.
* Maintain, update and write new policies and staff handbook to ensure full compliance.
* Manage all employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary’s, grievances restructures, absence management, to a satisfactory outcome in a timely manner.
* Advise managers on performance management issues and processes.
* Manage recruitment & selection and on boarding process for all employees and trustee/board appointee positions.
* Track and ensure probationary reviews are completed within probation guidelines.
* Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.
* Conduct staff surveys and employee engagement reviews.
* Oversee exit interviews.
* Review and update remuneration policies, inclusive of recent salary benchmarking work as determined by SMT, to support any salary reviews and salaries budgeting.
* Work to the remit set by the CEO and COO to develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
* Provide insight and recommendations on HR initiatives that can be leveraged to strengthen business results e.g. leadership/development programmes.
* Partner within the management team to project manage organisational and procedural changes within the business area, as required.
* Provide MI reports through HR metrics.
* Manage the HR team and HR function as a vital part of the organisation’s operational team, ensuring best practice and with a strong continuous development mindset.
Essential Knowledge and Experience:
* Proven experience as an HR Manager, overseeing a small HR function with an organisation experiencing significant growth and change.
* Proven record of successfully driving and managing cultural change.
* Developed and implemented policies that are legally compliant and aligned to the organisational culture and values.
* Experience in HR process design, implementation and continuous improvement.
* Sound knowledge of employment law, with proven ability to apply in a practical way.
* Strong experience in managing employee relations.