To work alongside the business and its management teams to help build people strategies that are aligned with the business objectives and allow us to get the best out of our employees. To work with the management teams to help the employee workforce engage with the business in a positive way, improving the culture and efficiency of the company as a whole.

Client Details

You will be working as a HR Manager for an excellent business that will allow you to develop within this position. Located in Witney and near Bicester over two sites looking after 120 staff over two sites.

Description

• Developing and implementing HR initiatives in line with organisational objectives

• Liaising directly with the Board and being accountable for the performance of the HR function as well as providing strategic counsel on all people matters

• Regularly review and update company policies in line with legislation changes, support or lead the communication of any changes in employment law that affect our people

• Working as an HR consultant to support each business within the group, providing advice and guidance on all aspects of the employee life-cycle (recruitment, probation, discipline, grievance, development, termination etc)

• Contributing to long-term goals around business and people development, including succession planning and talent acquisition

• Co-ordinating all recruitment campaigns, working with line managers to create detailed person specification, leading the process, arranging all interviews and assisting with selection techniques

• Assisting with the long and medium term learning and development of people in the business, helping to create a sustainable talent pipeline

• Support the sourcing of external development solutions if required for specific business needs

• Collecting employee feedback and leading the analysis of data with the aim of creating a better working environment and engaged culture

• Review all employee compensation and benefits packages regularly to ensure competitiveness

• To act as the Administrator for the HRIS database, ensuring that it is always up to date and compliant with the Data Protection Act 2018

• Managing any employment tribunal claims received by the Business, liaising with Company legal advisors and the Board

• Preparing ad hoc and monthly reports both for the board and for the management teams

• To ensure the accurate and timely completion of associated HR administration, ensuring all records are audit ready all of the time

• Take a lead role in the planning and implementing of any change programmes or business acquisitions

• Continuously look for opportunities for improvement

• Take on a supporting role for Health and Safety across the business, ensuring that all training is complete and recorded and all accidents are investigated thoroughly

Profile

Essential:

• Previous experience of working in a multi-site HR Manager/Business Partner role or similar

• A minimum of 5 years generalist HR experience

• Significant experience in dealing with Employee Relations issues and change management

• Using recorded data to create analysis reports that drive strategic decision making

• Ability to contribute towards strategic plans as well as take responsibility for all HR Admin

• Qualified to CIPD Level 5 or above

• Extensive knowledge of employment legislation and best practice policies and processes

• Experience of improving company culture and employee wellbeing through a variety of initiatives

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Desirable:

• Experience of working with and developing an HRIS database

• Using recorded data to create analysis reports that drive strategic decision making

• Current membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

Job Offer

• HR Manager
• Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday 8:00am - 2:00pm ( Flexibility)
• Witney and village near Bicester
• 21 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day every 5 years up to maximum of 5 additional days
• Option to buy maximum of 5 more days holiday after 12 months service
• Statutory pension plan
• Access to independent financial advisors through the companies wealth management fund
• Life assurance scheme, x2 of annual salary
• Level 2 membership of Westfield health cash plan
• Access to hundreds of retailer discounts through Westfield Rewards
• Flexible Working
• Development opportunity