HR Manager

People ManagerHybrid working offered Up to 45k DOEWORKING AT BUSH & COA career at Bush & Co gives you the opportunity to bring your skills and experience to the catastrophic injury sector, helping people following life changing injuries and supporting the legal and insurance industry to care for clients.Working with Bush & Co you can expect to work with like minded people who challenge the status quo, care about what they do, learn from each other and never take their eyes off the end goal; we think that's pretty special.As a member of our team, you can expect to work in a rewarding, fun environment with a commitment to working hard, enjoying what you do and making a difference to people's lives.We have regular communication events and yearly award ceremonies, and we have achieved Gold standard for Investors in People and have been voted the 43rd Best Small Employer in the UK for 2022.ROLE PURPOSEThe purpose of the People Manager role is to lead the people function to deliver a full employee life-cycle HR service to the business in the Bush & Co way. You will foster a culture where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. With extensive experience in employment legislation, and people management you will be responsible for driving engagement, performance, and professional growth through collaborative partnerships with the senior management team, delivering an empathetic but fair service to all employees. By championing, inclusivity, and continuous development, you will support the achievement of organisational goals while maintaining a strong focus on employee engagement, well-being and performance. With the people service at the heart of the business, the expectation is that you will be a trusted and experienced advisor, with excellent communication skills, and working alongside the senior management team to develop an environment where people can do their best work and feel proud of their contributions.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIESDevelop and implements HR Strategies aligned to support company values, business operations and employee engagementManage the end-to-end recruitment process for all employed staff across the business including candidate sourcing, interviewing, selection and onboardingOwn the employee relations end to end framework ranging from providing advice, guidance and support, to leading on investigations or hearings (as appropriate), to compiling minutes and letters, and completing system updates.Organise employee relation process support as required, take the lead on complex processes, and offer coaching to enhance our leadership capabilityPrepare and manage all employee related documents and records including employment starter documents, employee records, HR System data, holiday and absence records, benefits portals, training records, DBS renewals, payroll instruction etcAssess training needs to develop a skills matrix and, where required, develop and deliver training (or source appropriate training suppliers) to bridge skill and knowledge gaps and maintain capabilityProvide monthly HR reports to the Senior Management Team that inform and enhance decisions and influence changeMaintain a regular review of renumeration package and benefits that is both competitive and compliantEnsure compliance with UK employment law; review and update company policies according to legislation changes, and provide process updates to business leadersManage associate contract queries and communication; liaising with both internal and external stakeholderSKILLS AND EXPERIENCEEducated to CIPD level 5 as a minimum, with up-to-date CIPD membershipProven experience in a generalist HR management roleGreater depth understanding of employment law legislation, and typical HR processesExperience of direct management responsibility, and the demonstrable ability to coach and develop new (inexperienced) team members that will grow the People TeamDemonstrable effective stakeholder management capabilityDemonstrable experience in effective and engaging communicationValues led, end-to-end recruitment experienceExperience in permanent and temporary contracts and associate contracts with an understanding of OPW (off-payroll working) and IR35 rulesExperience of leading complex HR processes, with the ability to articulate and record decision making processesSkilled and experienced in coaching and mentoring leaders, regardless of seniority or capabilityNaturally talented in recognising the unique strengths and potential of individualsExperience of skill gap analysis and creating development plansConfident in delivering training is desirable, however experience in developing training needs and development plans would be beneficialPERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Approachable and positive by nature, with an empathetic, fair and consistent approach to all situationsNaturally self-motivated with an instinct to get stuck in; capable of prioritising workload, asking for help when needed, and delegating tasks when appropriateConfident in challenging behaviours and processes that are not aligned with business values and cultureCurious to challenge the status quoUnified in working together for the same goals and visionDriven to do the right thing and achieve the right outcomePassionate about delivering an exceptional service through collaboration, building trust, maintaining high standards, and continual personal developmentVETTING CHECKSDue to the nature of business, applicants for this role must be willing to undergo background vetting, including reference checks with previous employers, a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, qualification verifications, and a review of any adverse financial records.