Human Resources Manager

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior HR Director (UK, Ireland, Nordics, Benelux), the HR Manager UK will carry out the day to day HR activities for the UK, supporting the UK businesses, implementing and harmonising global and local HR policies and processes and partnering with the UK Leadership Team on HR activities. The HR Manager may also be required to provide support for other regions from time to time. The HR Manager will also be involved with supporting global projects and driving local and global HR processes and initiatives and implementing in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

Providing Management Support: 

• Be established as a partner to the line managers in the UK, providing strategic advice and practical solutions for day to day employee related matters, balancing the needs of the business with the needs of employees and ethical practices. Seek external legal guidance as appropriate and ensure the Senior HR Director is kept updated on any significant issues.
• Support managers through the annual appraisal process, goal setting and interim reviews ensuring all processes are completed within the online HR portal in accordance with set timelines.
• To support managers with the implementation of Individual Development Plans for all employees within region and to advise on training requirements.
• Ensure that all new starters are onboarded effectively and all mandatory training is completed.
• Providing training for managers on people practices, such as (but not limited to), performance management, recruitment, on-boarding).
• Serve as a coach and advisor to managers, and supervisors at all levels, providing timely and constructive feedback to help them develop and improve their leadership effectiveness.

Recruitment Processes: 

• To support the UK managers with recruitment needs. Creating the relevant requisitions in the HR platform and ensuring that the Total Rewards Governance is maintained.
• Ensure that all recruitment processes are fair and in line with Global and local policies.
• Work with managers to agree competency requirements, interview questions and ensuring job descriptions are appropriate to the role.
• To establish and maintain relationships with preferred recruitment agencies. 

HR Administration & Payroll: 

• Management of payroll in conjunction with the finance department and the third party payroll supplier, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, that bonus information is communicated and recorded and that employee queries are answered promptly.
• Ensuring HR Systems are updated in a timely and accurate manner.

Employee Engagement & Culture: 

• Continue to drive the culture strategy in country.
• Support all Cultural and D&I ambassadors.
• Lead annual engagement survey roll out and support with country action planning.

Projects:

• Support the Senior HR Director with any ad hoc projects.
• Lead local projects as necessary.
• Lead Global project roll out at a country level.
• Support Office Manager with office events.
• Roll out local Learning & Development projects as needed.

Required Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent.

CIPD Level 3 or above.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5 years or more experience working at manager or business partner level
• Demonstrable experience in working with senior managers and to coach and influence decision making

Technical Competencies

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Experience of SAP Success Factors desirable

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Required Behaviours and Competencies

• Prepared to work at both strategic and hands-on levels
• Good project Management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships
• Ability to drive change and continuous improvement
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a complex environment

Required Languages

English

Travel required in %

5%