HR Manager

**Job Description - HR Manager UK & Ireland**

Reports to: CEO

**Location**:
Kingswinford, West Midlands

(travel to sites throughout UK and Ireland is required)

A highly regarded international Engineering group of companies is currently recruiting for an HR Manager to support all HR matters across the company with support from an HR Assistant and the Senior Management Team.

**POSITION OBJECTIVES**

The objective of this role is to provide strategic focus for ongoing HR development within the Group of companies. Partnering with the leadership team to understand and execute the organisation’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relatesto current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.

As the advocate for good practices that promote staff development and company values, the Human Resource Manager is proactive in finding new ways to increase employee well-being and engagement as well as help position the group as a competitive employerof choice.

**KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Leadership**
- Plan and execute the People, Learning, and Workforce strategies that support the achievement of organisational objectives.
- Analyse trends and metrics in consultation with senior leaders to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
- Lead employee experience agenda by identifying and implementing improvements to areas such as benefits offer (pay and non-pay), company culture, company communication, working practices, approach to diversity and inclusion, employee wellbeing
- Attend and contribute to monthly senior team meetings, driving company objectives and strategy, coaching senior team on people challenges/opportunities.
- Lead the company's strategy on corporate and social responsibility including how the company can reduce its carbon footprint and use of plastics.
- Develop, maintain and encourage a culture among staff that is open to change and supports continuous quality improvement, collaboration, respect, and accountability.

**Employee Relations**
- Coach and advise managers on HR matters, including grievances, formal complaint management, disciplinary matters, and terminations.
- Resolve complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
- Participate in employment-related tribunals including conciliation and mediations as required.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Actively and consistently meet with the leadership team to discuss and people-related matters.
- Implementation of new HR policies, procedures, and processes ensuring compliance with current employment law.

**Recruitment & Talent Management**
- Ensure The Group policies and business rules are followed in relation to the recruitment, selection, and appointment of new employees.
- Implement talent strategies to attract, recruit, select, develop, and retain quality professionals.
- Coordinate the identification of critical roles and participate in the implementation of an organisation-wide talent and succession planning strategy.

**Learning and Development**
- Champion the delivery of organisational development solutions and learning and development programs
- Deliver HR-relevant training in conjunction with the Leadership team as required.
- Identify departmental training needs as well as individual coaching and development requirements.
- Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.

**Health, Safety, and Wellbeing**
- Lead the creation and implementation of Health, Safety, and Wellbeing policies, procedures, and practices.
- Assist with risk assessments and identifying and eliminating hazards to support a safe working environment.
- Participate in the development of HR initiatives including employee surveys and wellbeing programs.

**Payroll and Benefits**
- Manage employee benefits processes for the UK, including communication to employees and managers.
- Deliver and support salary benchmarking and remuneration planning as required
- Undertake position evaluations and provide remuneration advice to managers where required
- Participate in the creation and implementation of employee benefit schemes where applicable

Education/Qualifications
- Qualifications in Human Resource Management or similar
- CIPD qualified level 7 or equivalent

**Salaray c£55k + £400 car allowance and additional benefits