Reporting to the Head of Finance, the HR Manager will be responsible for management of Human Resources. The position has responsibility for all generalist human resources functions, including Recruitment, Employee Relations, Organisational and Management Development, Compensation & Benefits, HRIS, and Administration.

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Proven people management skills
• Good planning and organisational abilities
• Good communicator
• Ability to problem solve using data as required and follow through with decisions
• Personal effectiveness
• Leadership skills
• An awareness of continuous improvement / quality techniques
• Commercial & cost awareness

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HR support to senior management – supporting management to improve the capability of the organisation, drive growth and reduce cost through implementation of effective people management strategies.
• Elevate client awareness of the value of HR to become an effective business partner; building a trusting relationship that will allow him/her to challenge, analyse and recommend alternative courses of action
• Effectively manage employee relations’ issues (disciplinaries, grievances, employee litigation, redundancy, staff terminations) using sound judgment in resolving often complex problems, advising and weighing alternative approaches.
• Involvement in recruitment and selection programmes to ensure the appropriate technical and managerial talent is sourced to meet business needs within an increasingly competitive market for talent.
• Management of and timely implementation of HR processes across the business areas; to include annual employee appraisal, performance, succession and talent review processes and annual compensation processes 

Skills and Experience:

• Experience of influencing senior managers and heads of businesses
• Previous track record of HR delivery within a high-volume recruitment environment would be an advantage. (potentially overseas recruitment)
• Experience of HR within the commercial sector is essential.
• Able to demonstrate excellent relationship management and consultative skills; an ability to interact with all levels of employees
• Excellent interpersonal skills including an ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and competent in delivering presentations at all levels
• An ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to coach management teams and assume a hands-on role in all human resources functions.
• Demonstrated ability at leading and driving implementation of HR processes and initiatives by using effective project management skills
• Ability to work effectively with remote organisations and strong teamwork skills.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Staff management skills and ability to build an efficient HR team
• Contracting / Engineering experience – advantage but not essential
• Experience managing off site time and attendance systems – advantage but not essential
• Understanding and experience of Subcontractor management including IR35 regulations – advantage but not essential
• High degree of Microsoft office proficiency especially Excel

Qualifications

• Current Full or Partial CIPD Membership is essential