HR Manager
United Kingdom
TYNE & WEAR (Ref 644) PERMANENT
UP TO £46K + benefits
The HR Manager is a newly created role and reflects the growth an ambition of the business. You will support the Head of HR to deliver a people partnering service across all UK sites, through effectively leading the People Partnering team. The HR Manager will work with the wider People Team: Recruitment, People Services and Learning and Development.
The company is hugely successful, and this is an opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to add further value to the HR team.
Main Responsibilities:
Work closely with the Head of HR to drive forward the people agenda and strategic projects including pay and benefits, restructuring, TUPE, and performance management
Manage the workload of the People Partnering team to ensure they perform at their best
Help to shape and implement effective People solutions to meet the needs of the workforce
Manage complex ER casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence and retirement
Support the People Partners to build trusted and credible relationships with their stakeholders
Support the compilation and delivery of relevant training and coaching for managers
Skills and qualification required:
Fully CIPD qualified, or qualified by experience
Willing to work towards qualifications to assist with their own personal development
Prior people management experience
Good knowledge of all areas of current employment law
Strong understanding of a people partnering approach
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels, both internally and externally
Leadership skills
Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, positive thinker with a 'can-do’ attitude
Strong negotiating skills to be able to deal with difficult and complex situations
Experience of developing and supporting managers through change