About ITGL ITGL is a distinguished, multi-award-winning digital consultancy and Cisco Gold Partner. We excel in deploying sophisticated collaboration, security, and networking technologies to elevate organisations within both the public and private sectors. Specialising in complex, mission-critical services, we remove complexity by working in deep partnership with our clients. We dedicate time to fully grasp their environments, challenges, and definitions of technological success. Driven by progress, we tackle the most daunting challenges with positivity and determination, earning the trust of our clients and becoming an integral part of their teams. Our recent acquisition by Conscia Group marks an exciting milestone for our organisation, enabling us to expand our service offerings and further bolster our position as one of the UK’s leading Cisco-focused consultancies. People and Culture We believe our company culture is part of what makes ITGL special: it’s part of what people love about working here. We’re dedicated to nurturing this positive and inclusive culture, so that people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work each day. Our goal is to foster an environment where people feel valued, heard, and supported, and where they can thrive and succeed. The Role We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to join our growing team on a maternity cover basis, with the intention of offering the successful candidate a permanent position at the end of the initial 12-month fixed term. You will be responsible for the full range of generalist HR activities, providing Employee Relations (ER) advice to managers while ensuring that mental health and employee wellbeing is placed at the forefront of people and culture activities. Ideally you will have experience integrating HR activities with those of a larger business, and will have previously developed and managed an Emerging Talent program. Responsibilities Update and support changes to employment law and best practice. Migration of HR processes such as Leave and Performance Reviews from BambooHR to Bob, including employee training. Maintain the suite of document templates, e.g., employment contracts, variation to contract letters, invitation to meeting letters, resignation letters, etc. Ensure they are kept up to date, relevant, and in line with contractual and statutory requirements. Generate employment contracts and variation to contracts in line with authorised management requests. Work closely with the Finance Team to ensure that workforce information is kept up to date, and any problems are identified and addressed. Issue accurate payroll instructions to meet payroll deadlines. Work with the Leadership Team to guide and advise management and employees through all aspects of the employee life cycle – to include absence management, investigations, discipline, grievance, capability, etc – in accordance with the consistent application of ITGL policies and procedures and compliance with employment law and best practice. Assist in the HR processes, including recruitment and selection, starters and leavers, employment checks, induction, mandatory/other training, probationary period review, performance and development review, maternity/paternity/shared parental leave, flexible working requests, absence management. Support managers in the management of poor performance, advising on solutions. Undertake interviews with hiring managers, focusing on cultural fit. Work on requests for information, ensuring timely and accurate responses are provided. Work with management to ensure all information is up to date within the HR systems (HiBob and BambooHR). Contribute to the development of HR policies, as requested. Co-ordinate learning and development events as required, and participate in the delivery of events as relevant. Identify personal and professional staff development needs to meet the ITGL’s strategic needs. Run the half yearly review process. Work with the marketing function to improve our internal communications processes. Be responsible for ensuring that the duties and responsibilities detailed in the Health and Safety Policy are adhered to and carried out. Ensure adherence to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation and general data protection laws. Undertake such other duties and responsibilities as are appropriate to this level of post. The above job description does not purport to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. About you: You will have the following skills and qualifications: Have the ability to work independently, with minimal supervision. Have true HR Generalist experience across the full range of HR activities. Have experience of leading and managing an Emerging Talent program. Be comfortable working at all levels within an organisation. Have experience within a remote working environment. Be able to demonstrate a keen interest in employee wellbeing. Ideally be qualified to CIPD Level 5 or above Benefits ITGL’s benefits package includes: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday Flexible working arrangements 'Work from anywhere' policy Up to 20 days of occupational sick pay annually Opportunity for extended sabbatical leave Life insurance Private healthcare cover Electric vehicle scheme Bicycle purchase scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Voucher rewards through Yu Life