Head of HR

4 weeks ago

Ashford Kent, United Kingdom Givaudan Full time

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Together, with passion and imagination, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. Every day, your commitment, your humility, and your risk-taking will shape our future. Human Resources Manager (fixed-term, 12 months contract) - Your future role?
As an HR Manager, you will deliver and implement the local HR strategy to fulfill specific demands of a site, geographical area, or function, according to HR strategy and corporate guidelines, and act as an HR Business Partner for a local business function.
You will be based in Ashford, UK and will report directly to the HR Director.
It is a full-time position; however, we are open to considering candidates who are available for part-time work as well.
Strategy Implementation
Support development and implementation of human resource strategies and programmes associated with accomplishing business objectives
Work together with management and provide advice as to the best HR management practices to support business objectives
Use relevant data and reports to recommend policy and process solutions to address risks and opportunities and align with HR strategy and plans
Lead or help implement Corporate and Site projects
HR Management
Provide human resources generalist support to mid-level managers
Support organisational effectiveness function through team building and goal/role clarification
Participate in people management activities for defined scope including involvement in performance management and compensation review annual processes
Participate in the talent acquisition process, ensuring the quality of personnel hired, the effectiveness of recruiting and selection techniques, and compliance with law requirements
Provide on-site consultation and administration including annual merit and incentive cycles, performance reviews, and benefits inquiries. Ensure fair and competitive positioning of salaries through internal equity and external market analysis
HR Processes
Contribute to defining clear roles and responsibilities and streamlined internal HR processes
Promote effective and proactive use of people management practices and systems and provide value-added reportingenabling managers to make more effective, fact-based, and timely decisions
Provide employee relations counsel to managers and employees on HR matters including performance, discipline,organisational decisions, and career development. Provide interpretation and guidance on human resources policies and employment law
Manage complex Employee Relation issues and ensure main HR business processes are implemented (e.g.performance management, annual pay/bonus reviews, learning and development, talent planning, succession planning)
Support and coach HR colleagues and managers to understand and comply with relevant legislation and employee relations policies and practices
Legal & Compliance
Provide interpretation and guidance on human resources policies and employment law
Ensure organisational compliance with employment law and implementation of new legal requirements
in collaboration with the occupational health department and local management team provide support on employees' medical issues/restrictions
Inform and advise managers and staff about relevant legislation, employee relations policies and practices
People Management
~ Coach and support the personal development of HR Team members under the span of control

University degree in Human Resources or related field
~4+ years' experience in HR, preferably with international organisation
~ Experience supporting employee relations/people management activities
~ Fluency in English
~ Project management skills
~ Knowledge of HR legal matters, change management, and detailed business understanding and commercial sense

We offer great compensation package including bonus
Private Medical Healthcare and Group Pension Plan
We have several learning opportunities (e-learning platform, Linkedin Learning access, and external providers)
Career development plan
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.
Remote working: Hybrid
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.
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