We are looking for a HR Manager to support our Northampton site. This is a 8 month FTC to cover a Maternity Leave. Reporting to the People Partner, you will have a strong generalist HR focus and experience in empowering and developing managers with their HR skills and knowledge.

Client Details

An amazing opportunity to join a leading supply chain partner for British businesses. Providing supply chain solutions up and down the country with colleagues working across more than 200 sites.

We are looking for a HR Manager to support our Northampton site. This is a 8 month FTC to cover a Maternity Leave. Reporting to the People Partner, you will have a strong generalist HR focus and experience in empowering and developing managers with their HR skills and knowledge.

Description

As a HR Manager based in Northampton you will be responsbile for:

• Take responsibility for providing advice and generalist HR support across the contracts
• Develop effective on-going relationships at all levels establishing yourself as a credible, respected and valued manager, responding to queries directly and influencing managers to follow a best practice approach
• Assist departmental managers on the interpretation of company policies and procedures as well as local agreements.
• Support in delivering the People plan for the year
• Lead and Develop the People Team which consists of a People Advisor, 2 People Assistants and a Payroll Administrator
• Prepare statistical breakdowns including analysis of sickness/absence and holidays
• Assist in disciplinary / grievance hearings, advising on legislative and company policy and procedures
• Assist in training and developing managers in people related matters, ensuring processes are followed and legislation is met
• Contribute towards the improvement of processes and methods of operating practices within the sites
• Assist in the coaching, mentoring and development of the management team.
• Assist with annual pay review/pay claims
• Support recruitment activity ensuring compliance to internal policies and selection of the most suitable candidates

Profile

• Experience of Managing an Advisory People Team
• Skilled in providing pragmatic, tailored HR advice
• Experience of supporting managers with complex employee relations issues
• Competent knowledge of UK employment law
• Must have excellent organisational skills and initiative, with the ability to manage the day-to-day HR processes effectively
• Passionate about developing and supporting colleagues to fulfill their potential
• Have a natural ability to build relationships quickly

Job Offer

Benefits include:

• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• 25 days hols + bank hols with the option to buy more
• Share incentive plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite parking
• Would consider Part time or Full time
• 37.5 per week and flexible with working hours
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office