HR Shared Services Manager – Contract

2 weeks ago

Leicester, United Kingdom Vanilla Recruitment Full time

Our client, a leading media organisation, are looking for an enterprising HR Manager to join their busy Shared Services team on a long term contract.


The successful candidate will be a knowledgeable, accomplished HR management professional with Workday experience who enjoys working collaboratively as part of a friendly human resources team. You will lead the provision of an excellent HR service within a forward-looking organisation to the highest possible standard.


Salary, Benefits and Working hours:

  • £40,000
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Working hours Monday to Friday, 9.00 – 5.30pm with a 1 hour lunch break – 37.5hrs per week
  • Hybrid working – 3 days in office, 2 days WFH
  • Free parking
  • Employee benefits scheme


As HR Manager, you will have the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Oversight and management of the HRSS Admin team’s workload, ensuring achievement of KPIs
  • Workday and iTrent system expert – managing escalation of issues with appropriate teams
  • Managing and assigning resources appropriately in conjunction with HRSS Team Leader
  • Keeping up to date with and communicating legislation & employment law changes, ensuring compliance
  • End of Financial Year audit support
  • Guiding HRSS team on internal changes to systems/structure/changes
  • Working with finance, HR and SSF teams to understand and enact organisational changes
  • Ensuring projects are managed and delivered on time, utilising resources appropriately
  • Benefits liaison/expert, translating benefits information for accurate processing
  • Mentoring and supporting HR & Payroll Team Leaders
  • Working with Head of HR on TUPE transfers
  • Ensuring Annual Salary Review & bonus process is completed accurately and on time
  • Undertaking any other duties as may reasonably be required


We’re looking for an HR Manager with the following skills and experience:

  • Extensive previous experience in an HR management role, with experience of leading a team
  • CIPD (or other HR qualification) preferred
  • IT proficient, with an excellent knowledge of Workday and MS Office
  • A sound understanding of HR practices and procedures
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly motivated, with a positive, proactive and problem-solving approach
  • Enjoys working in a busy environment, both alone and as part of a collaborative team
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and manage tasks accurately to meet demanding deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

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