Award-winning TV and Film Production company based in south London is seeking an HR professional with excellent communication skills and demonstrable management experience. The company is a friendly operation with a small number of permanent employees, but a larger number of workers, freelancers and limited company loan outs contracted on fixed term/freelance bases as needed for commissioned or ad-hoc project work. Job Purpose: To support the Finance Director and Management Team by taking responsibility for and managing all aspects of human resources ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness whilst adhering to all regulatory, legal and compliance requirements. Additionally, responsible for overseeing the office and remote working functions, ensuring efficient and safe operation, compliance with health and safety standards and fostering a friendly, inclusive, productive and efficient working environment. Role duties including (but not limited to): Human Resources Manage the day-to-day HR operations of the organisation, ensuring smooth and efficient execution of HR processes. Manage the recruitment process for new employees, co-ordinating with Senior Management, Line Managers and recruitment agencies as necessary. Provide advice and guidance to line managers and management team on personnel issues, HR regulations, legislation, policies and procedures. Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues. Liaise with Finance team in respect of any information needed for monthly, annual and ad-hoc matters Manage immigration, visas and work permits ensuring full compliance with regulations of Home Office/HMRC. Organise company events, training days and office parties. Prepare forward looking HR strategy for the organisation in conjunction with Finance Director and Management Team. Ensure all procedures and policies are maintained, up to date and communicated to the Finance Director, Management Team and wider staff and stakeholder community. Maintain up to date knowledge of HR regulations, legislation and best practice and keep Finance Director and Management Team updated and informed on key HR issues affecting the organization and its staff, particularly relating to UK Employment Law. Facilities Management Oversee the day-to-day operations of office facilities within the organisation, ensuring that all building systems are functioning efficiently and effectively, and that the office is tidy and presentable. Open and manage closure of the office each working day. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including conducting regular safety audits, risk assessments, first aid and emergency procedures and evacuations. Maintain and review all contracts for the general office services and premises in accordance with the organisation’s procurement policy. Including, but not limited to (Heating, Alarm, Furniture, Cable, Phone, Photocopier, Water, Storage, Mobile phones, Stationery, Broadband and Office Lease). And specifically: Oversee the office cleaner Order weekly food delivery, office stationery and other supplies Ensure all relevant organisational policies and procedures are maintained and distributed as necessary. Ensure appropriate security of premises is maintained at all times Maintain accurate records of all facility related activities, including maintenance schedules, safety audits, inspections, reports on facility performance and issues for Finance Director and Management Team. Prepare the annual office budget for review by Finance Director. Manage office budgets, maintaining petty cash float records and reconciliation of expenditure. Provide ad-hoc out of hours availability for urgent facility related issues, ensuring continuous support when necessary. Other administrative tasks as required by Finance Director from time to time. Candidates should be able demonstrate the following skills and attributes: Education /qualifications: CIPD / HR Degree Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position, ideally within creative or media sector Excellent knowledge of up-to-date HR policies/procedures & employment law Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and oral are essential Ability to recognize solutions and make clear and positive decisions Ability to interact with all levels of staff to Board level Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain quality relationships with the organisation’s suppliers and contractors. Good overall Microsoft Word/PowerPoint and Excel skills Ability to influence others at all levels Accuracy and attention to detail Ability to supervise, delegate, assign and monitor tasks effectively Proven management experience Application deadline is 13th February 2025 Plans for initial interviews in the last two weeks of February, and ideal start ASAP