HR Manager

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- **Job Title: **HR Manager
- **Salary**: £40,000 per annum
- **Contract: **Full Time, Permanent

Care First is a people business. We are the leading provider in our field, and we want to find a person that we can support and invest in to help them become the best that they can be.

As one of the most progressive private learning, development and training companies in the UK for adults with learning disabilities we strive to improve the skills and knowledge of our staff to enhance the service provided to all our incredible learners.You would be playing a crucial part in an organisation that is experiencing high levels of growth, even in these challenging economic times, and wants to bring fresh ideas and an enthusiastic energy into the business.

**About the role**:
As Care First has recently been acquired and is now backed by Outcomes First Group, we are looking at various exciting new projects that the HR manager will engage in. This role will be critical in continuing the work we have already started in relationto Care First’s integration in to new systems, processes and procedures and will a large scope for growth and further learning.

We are therefore seeking a HR Manager that will be the dedicated HR leader across a group of 3 companies, working in a small HR team. You will be line managed by the Operations Director, therefore giving you direct level exposure and involvement in strategicdecisions, working in partnership with key stakeholders.

The main purpose of this role is to carry out Day-to-Day running of the HR Department and supporting the Senior Management Team. You must be able to advise and support the business within your HR capacity and ensure a high level of quality and compliancefor the Business while maintaining a professional but approachable manner. The role also includes analysing current systems and striving to improve overall effectiveness and efficacy.
- Previous experience working in an HR Generalist / Manager position
- Experience working within Health & Social Care is advantageous
- A valid UK Driving Licence as an essential part of this role will involve visiting sites around the West Midlands and Staffordshire
- A CIPD Level 5 qualification OR you will have a Degree in Human Resources HR
- Experience in employee relations, recruitment, coaching and mentoring
- You may have experience in the following: HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, HR, Recruitment Manager, Recruitment Business Partner, HR Officer, Advisor or Human Resources Consultant

**Job Duties include**:

- Leading strategic HR projects which support the growth of the HR Department, and the business as a whole
- Working on integration projects as and when required, liaising closely with the larger HR team within the parent company
- Providing generalist HR advisory and support to all stakeholders
- Ensuring company compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 (GDPR)
- Regular site visits and communication with Site Leaders and Senior Managers
- Leading on Employment Tribunal Cases, including completing ET3s, liaising with ACAS, negotiating/Judicial Mediation, attending ET hearings, drafting Settlement Agreements (COT3s), and working with Trade Unions and their officials/representatives.
- Overseeing recruitment and onboarding activities.
- Coaching Managers around recruitment (Safer/Fair recruitment) and the employee life cycle.
- Leading on complex Redundancy, TUPE and contractual dispute cases.
- Creating, updating, and implementing people policies & procedures, new Employment Contracts, Employee Handbooks, job descriptions and person specifications.
- Working with the HR team on ensuring that all employees and staff are upholding all compliance checks, such as; Risk Assessments, DBS, Right to work Documents etc, In line with Safer Recruitment.
- Supporting, or leading, organisational initiatives which are people focused such as employee wellbeing and engagement programmes.
- Supporting the Payroll function around complex cases
- Data analysis and reporting on statistics to facilitate continuous improvement.
- Supporting Health and Safety risk management with the Facilities and Risk Management Co-Ordinator by meeting legal compliance requirements.

**Benefits include**:

- Pension Scheme
- Access to company benefits hub with discounts
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Bonus Annual leave day
- Access to free refreshments while working
- On-site Parking
- Monthly Office breakfast catch up (casual dress day)
- Closed for Christmas and Bank Holidays