HR Manager (Programmes)
Manchester preferred, remote within the UK will be considered
We are seeking a HR Manager to join our dynamic People and Culture team. Join us in our commitment to making a difference, driving progress, and cultivating a culture that empowers individuals and communities. This role presents a unique opportunity to use your expertise to contribute toward greater impact and sustainability of an international charity, helping to save lives and build safer futures, free from fear, for communities affected by conflict.
About the Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced and confident HR Manager to join our Human Resources team, providing support and advice to MAG’s employees working in over 30 countries across the world. This is a varied and generalist operational HR role, using your professional HR skills and experience to support our lifesaving work across the globe, focussing on supporting our programmes in the Asia Pacific Region.
Working with senior managers based overseas, you will be responsible for managing and delivering high quality, effective operational HR services and advice across a variety of employment contexts and legal frameworks. Strong communication skills are a must for this role as you will be supporting remote stakeholders. You’ll guide, coach and provide support to senior managers in programmes as a trusted adviser on complex employee relations, performance management issues and change processes.
About you:
You will have demonstratable experience of managing and delivering HR services and supporting managers to resolve a wide range of complex employee relations issues within an International HR setting. Previous experience of working in a humanitarian organisation is not necessary, but you will need to rely on your sound project management, people management, communication and influencing skills, as well as knowledge of employment law and ability to interpret and apply it. The successful candidate will have experience of line managing and supporting others as well as developing and implementing HR policy and procedures and experience of coaching and/or mentoring HR professionals to improve capability. This is a fast-paced role, which will require high levels of initiative, pro-activeness and strong multi-tasking skills. You will also be a creative, flexible, solution-focused HR professional committed to MAG's goals.
*For candidates located within 30 miles of the Manchester, UK office, you will be expected to attend the office at least two days per week.
What you can expect in return:
1. Competitive salary
2. Hybrid working
3. 25 days annual leave per year (increasing with service) plus public holidays.
4. Company pension (matching at 5%)
5. Employee Assistance Programme: MAG offers free access to Health Assured, a service providing 24/7 confidential support and expert advice on a wide range of issues.
Further Information:
Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to background checks, please click here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available through the link below.
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
We are happy to receive flexible working and job share requests in your application. If you are applying with an existing job share partner please see the candidate information sheet for further guidance.