Job Summary
The People Manager will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive and productive work environment, facilitating effective communication, and promoting employee growth and development within our independent school business, Holroyd Howe. This individual will be responsible for leading the People Advisor - South, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations, and supporting the Operational team in the South through the management of cases and providing advice and guidance. The successful candidate will also be responsible for ensuring compliance in all safeguarding matters, promoting a safeguarding culture throughout the business, and supporting the accurate processing of TUPE administration for new business gains and contract losses (TUPE in and TUPE out).
Key Responsibilities
* Provide leadership and guidance to the People Advisor - South, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
* Support the Operational team in the South through the management of cases and providing advice and guidance, in addition to supporting them with complex employee relation matters such as investigation, disciplinaries, grievances, appeals, absence matters and welfare cases whilst assessing any potential risks to the business.
* Escalate and discuss all potential risks and complex cases to the People Director prior to taking further action.
* Provide support to ensure compliance in all safeguarding matters whilst promoting a safeguarding culture throughout the business.
* Provide support to the accurate processing of TUPE administration for new business gains and contract losses (TUPE in and TUPE out).
* Foster a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork, collaboration, and open communication.
* Support employees in their professional growth by providing learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship.
* Promote employee engagement and morale through recognition, rewards, and fostering a sense of belonging within the team.
* Monitor individual and team performance, tracking key metrics and ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
* Collaborate with employees to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance and resources to support their success.
* Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and company policies in all people-related matters.
* Keep updated on relevant HR practices and trends, implementing best practices to enhance the employee experience.
* Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with integrity and discretion.
* Facilitate effective communication within the team, ensuring that information flows smoothly and transparently.
* Act as a liaison between team members and senior management, conveying feedback, concerns, and suggestions.
* Foster strong relationships with employees, encouraging open dialogue and trust, and serving as a point of contact for their needs and concerns.
* Collaborate with other departments or teams to promote cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing.
* Ensure the HR tracker is kept up to date on a twice weekly basis as a minimum, ensuring all data is accurate and included.
* Manage ACAS responses as required.
* Ensure appropriate security for all HR or employee related data, with strict observance of departmental confidentiality and data protection.
* Comply with HR led policies and procedures at all times.
* Continuously self-develop and actively seek further development through discussions with and support from the People Director.
* To deal with all reasonable requests as deemed appropriate for the role.