HR Manager (part time)
Newcastle area - Cramlington
Are you enthusiastic about making a positive impact while using your HR skills and expertise? Join Decerna, a leader in low-carbon and renewable solutions, as our new HR Manager.
* Location: Cramlington, with up to two days working from home (flexible arrangements available).
* Salary: Commensurate with skills and experience, with regular performance-based reviews.
* Working hours: Part-time options to be discussed – aiming for 22.5 hours/week, with working time structure to be decided on appointment.
Responsibilities :
* Act as first point of contact for internal HR matters throughout the full employee life cycle
* Champion a culture of innovation, inclusion, and environmental responsibility
* Continually improve or establish new HR policies, processes, and practices to support our mission, employee wellbeing and the delivery of business objectives
* Partner with leadership to align HR priorities and approaches with business priorities and decisions
* Help embed our newly redesigned performance & development process into day-to-day operations
* Partner with line managers/hiring managers on talent acquisition, development, and retention initiatives
* Provide expert guidance on employee relations and performance management
* Analyse employment/HR-related costs and provide insights to inform business decisions
* Oversee and/or carry out HR operations and administration, including employment law compliance, payroll, HR reports and benefits administration
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with relevant external providers (accountants, training providers, solicitors/immigration specialists, insurers).
Essential experience, skills, knowledge and qualifications:
The successful candidate will have 3+ years relevant experience, including experience in at least two different areas of HR, developed in either internal HR roles or in HR consulting.
* Knowledge of other HR areas or at the very least, interest to grow your knowledge across the full employee life cycle.
* Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, negotiation/ mediation/ coaching, and intercultural awareness.
* Experience of prioritising workload, time management, and dealing with conflicting priorities, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and produce accurate deliverables.
* Good knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
* Good business acumen and ability to influence at all levels.
* Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
Desirable experience, skills, knowledge and qualifications:
* HR Business Partner/HR Manager background with experience of the full employee lifecycle and great understanding across the HR function.
* Relevant experience in one or more of the following: organisational design and development, talent management, diversity and inclusion, employee experience, employee relations, UK immigration.
* CIPD or equivalent HR or coaching qualifications.
* Some knowledge of relevant industries (environmental consulting, business consulting, renewable energy systems).
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave (in addition to the 8 bank holidays)
* Pension contribution fully matched by employer - up to 10%
* Up to two additional holidays annually for low-carbon travel (we're a ClimatePerks member)
* Private health insurance (Vitality)
* Life insurance
* Hybrid working (up to 2 days of work from home per week)
* One professional membership of your choice paid annually
* Professional development opportunities.
At Decerna, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, socio-economic background, or disability status. Our company values different perspectives and experiences, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to our mission in the renewable energy sector.
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications. We'd love to hear how your unique skills and experiences can contribute to our team.
For more information about Decerna, please visit (
Closing date is 11.59pm 28 November 2024 but we encourage early applications. Interviews will be held during December 2024.