The HR Manager role will be based in the Employment, Policy and HR Services pillar at Isio Group Limited, working work across the full HR lifecycle, and will report in to the Head of HR Services. Our team provides both SME advisory and administrative HR services to the business which underpins our overall people strategy and vision. We are a busy team covering operations to support our people from entry level to partner. We are consistently looking for service improvements based on our internal client expectations across the business. The ideal candidate will be based in our Manchester, Edinburgh or Glasgow city centre office with a hybrid workstyle. Role and Responsibilities This role will have the following key responsibilities: HR advice:
* Work collaboratively with HR colleagues in the Employment, Policy and HR Services team, and the wider HR function, to help develop and drive operational excellence, ensuring services provided are fit for purpose, client focused and progress the overall People agenda
* Provide support and expert HR employment law advice to the HRBPs and service lines as and when required), advising on complex and/or high-risk people cases and ensuring HR policy is implemented consistently and effectively
* Provide trusted strategic and operational HR advice to service line leaders
* Review, design and develop HR policies which underpin business growth, a high performing culture and seek to embed Isio's purpose and value proposition
* Review and interpret data and articulate trends to the business which in turn informs and influence future policy development and enhancements
* Have a robust understanding of ER case management and policy interpretation and application
* Advise the business on terms and conditions of employment and knowledge share best practice
* Ensure employment records on the HRIS are accurate and up to date
* Support the Head of HR Services as and when required, including collating data for the business
* Support fellow HR colleagues and the wider business with key tasks around M&A activity as and when required, including reviewing and harmonising policies and employment contracts
* Oversee employee relations issues and drafting relevant documentation when necessary
* Respond to HR queries
* Manage OH referrals/workplace assessments/welfare support and courses arranged as required
* Support employee wellbeing
Service Line Management:
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal clients / stakeholders including local partners and client facing staff, and HR colleagues, providing support, trusted advice, and challenge
* Develop an understanding of the service lines, e.g. what they do, the commercial levers, their strategic priorities, to provide best in class HR service
* Champion the inclusion and belonging agenda, providing a framework to build an inclusive culture, and promoting understanding within the service line
Business Relationships:
* Feed into the J,M,L process in conjunction with Recruitment, HRBPs, Payroll
* Support Recruitment, by reviewing offer letters and contracts and ensuring they are accurate before issue
* Work with the Reward team in supporting the annual performance management process and salary and bonus process
* Work closely with Payroll in managing monthly payroll requirements and ensuring updates are completed in a timely manner
* Liaise with L&D on Study Policy, annual examination process and training needs
* Apply HR and business knowledge evidencing appropriate decision-making skills in support of the wider business
* Participate in the implementation of specific projects, change management processes and strategic HR initiatives to help align the workforce with the business' strategic goals
CIPD qualified, Generalist Employee Relations skills - extensive Employee Relations experience is essential and a robust knowledge of UK employment law
* Communication skills - the ability to interpret complex HR information and outcomes in a focused, simple and commercially relevant manner
* Management style - you will be working across all areas of the business so must have the ability to flex approach aligned to business need
* Industry experience -professional services experience is a requirement to offer a robust and value add HR service
* Ability to work at pace and in ambiguous circumstances with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload
* Strong risk management, demonstrates excellent understanding of employment frameworks with the ability to advise, challenge and coach stakeholders to achieve commercial outcomes
* Demonstrate ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Strong organisational skills including proven ability to prioritise work effectively
* HRIS experience is essential and SAGE People knowledge would be advantageous, Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients & each other - building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients.
Isio was 'born' in 2020 from the sale of KPMG UK's Pension Practice to a private equity firm. An industry-leading challenger, we provide diverse expertise spanning Pensions, Investment, Benefits and Wealth to give clients an integrated experience.
Isio is built by challengers, innovators and forward-thinkers, grounded around a vision which strives to deliver greater financial confidence for everyone. We empower and develop those who join us - valuing curious minds and giving people the freedom to outperform. Known and respected for our agility, we harness specialist experience, bold thinking and the desire to push the boundaries of what we can achieve for our clients, from small to blue chip, public to private. Isio is growing and we are looking for people who share our purpose and behaviours to join us on this journey, as we continue driving exceptional results for both our clients and people. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion - bringing your whole self to work every day. We have hubs across the UK and many of our roles are flexible in location to help create a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
* Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients & society.
* Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger.
* People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio's expertise and it is people's lives that we affect through our advice.
What we offer you Isio is a people business, and we're committed to helping our great colleagues gain a wide variety of experience, significant development opportunities and progression through the business. The variety of work that'll be available to you will enable you to do this. On top, we also offer:
* A competitive remuneration package, including a bonus scheme.
* A defined contribution pension scheme.
* Life insurance.
* Healthcare benefits.
* Income protection benefits.
* 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) as standard with the option to purchase additional days of holiday. As well as two additional 'Company' days - a celebration day for your birthday and an extra day over Christmas.
* Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) allowance
* Flexible working opportunities.
* A flexible benefits package.
* Internal development programmes including (technical and non-technical) training support and mentor programmes.
* Where required study support including study days, materials and exam entry support.