Your new company
A prestigious and well-respected organisation based in Bury St Edmunds.
Your new role
In this newly created HR Manager job, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the HR function, ensuring the delivery of a professional, proactive, and efficient service. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and compliance. Duties include but not limited to:
Manage and/or advise on complex employee relations case management including dispute resolutions, investigations, grievances, capability, disciplinaries, redundancies, attendance and TUPE transfers
Advise managers on the terms and conditions of employment
Manage occupational health referrals and reviews and return-to-work meetings
Manage the HR Administrator, providing advice and direction where needed on work priorities
Handle HR matters for inspections and compliance
Oversee the recruitment and selection of staff including the onboarding and off-boarding process
Manage the performance review programme for employees
Regularly coach, mentor, and support colleagues to identify individual strengths and development needs
Ensure employee training requirements are well managed and monitored
Manage the training and development plans and ensure they are of a high standard.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this job, you will require:
CIPD qualification or working towards (or equivalent experience)
Strong attention to detail and excellent listening skills
Prior experience in a generalist management or HR management role, with considerable autonomy
Working knowledge of employment regulations
Understanding of data protection, the Equality Act and health and safety
Excellent understanding of HR practices
A confident leader with experience of leading a team
The ability to develop strong working relationships and drive collaboration
The ability to accept and provide feedback, be challenged on your advice and work well under pressure
The ability to think innovatively and rationally about decisions and come up with creative solutions
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft packages and knowledge of Google suite
What you'll get in return
In return, you will be working as part of a busy, supportive and innovative HR team.
£Competitive salary, holiday allowance and benefits package
Monday to Friday - 100% office based
On-site parking and free lunch
What you need to do now
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