Full Job Description
HR Operations Manager
Would you like to be part of Vital Energi’s Strategy of Growth?
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and dynamic HR Operations Manager to join our People team, based at our Head Office in Blackburn.
As our HR Operations Manager at Vital Energi, reporting to our People & HR Director, you will help deliver a comprehensive, generalist HR operational service across all departments, supporting the entire employee lifecycle.
You will lead a small HR team, working alongside passionate and talented professionals dedicated to driving people and organizational success. You will support the business to deliver people-related processes, vision, and strategy across the company. Your primary focus will be to manage and optimize all HR operational procedures, systems, and services, ensuring seamless execution and providing reliable support to employees and managers.
We recognize that our employees are one of the most valuable assets we have. Therefore, in line with our strong growth plans, we believe it is crucial to continually review and invest in the development and enhancement of our workforce. With a strong focus on growth across all areas of our business, it’s a fantastic time to join the Vital Energi family.
Who we are?
Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We provide sustainable and viable energy solutions that meet current energy requirements and anticipate future energy demand. Our approach ensures the adoption of the best solutions and technologies to provide significant financial and CO2 savings, while also complying with policy, planning requirements, and government Net-Zero incentives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage all core HR departmental areas, including payroll, employee relations, HR admin, internal recruitment, and maintaining and improving HR systems.
* Manage and optimize HR operational procedures, systems, and services, ensuring seamless execution and dependable support to employees and managers.
* Oversee HR operational activities, ensuring adherence to all applicable employment laws and regulations, and minimizing organizational risk. Help ensure employment law, HR policy, best practices, and workforce development are applied throughout the organization.
* Drive operational excellence within the HR function by streamlining procedures, enhancing service provision, and ensuring accurate and timely execution of HR administrative tasks.
* Identify HR trends to focus attention on key issues and resources.
* Identify staffing needs and manage the creation of job descriptions, handbooks, and policy updates.
* Continuously improve engagement and welfare activities, maximize productivity, delegate HR responsibilities to line managers, and build leadership capability.
* Manage the performance review program to support continuous employee development.
* Advise staff on terms and conditions, policies, and procedures, including maternity and paternity leave, grievances, pay, and other employment issues.
* Coach, mentor, and support colleagues, including our People team members, to identify individual strengths and development needs.
* Support and participate in preparing and handling discipline and grievance cases, providing guidance to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
* Ensure internal HR communications, initiatives, and programs are well planned, coordinated, relevant, timely, and aligned with the company’s values.
* Report HR statistics at the board level.
Qualifications:
* Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and practices.
Attributes:
* Ability to lead a team.
* Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
* Flexibility to work on various tasks within skill set.
* Ability to work under tight deadlines.
* Driving license is essential.
The Package
* Attractive salary (dependent on experience).
* Contributory company pension scheme.
* Non-contributory death-in-service insurance.
* 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with service.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Free onsite gym.
* Hours of work: 08:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 3 pm finish. Primarily based in Blackburn HQ, with the possibility of working from home one day per week after probation. We value teamwork and knowledge sharing, making it a fun team to work with!
The company opposes all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training, and promotion based on merit and suitability. No applicant or employee will receive less favorable treatment based on sex, race, color, age, ethnicity, political beliefs, religion, marital status, disability, or other unjustifiable conditions.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:
Vital Energi Utilities Ltd does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies or search firms for this position. CVs submitted without a valid, written, and signed search agreement will become the property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fees will be paid for candidates hired through unsolicited agency or search firm referrals. Thank you.
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