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HR Manager
* Full Time
* Hybrid
* Livingston
* Leadership Role
* 11/26/24
DEUTSCHE WINDTECHNIK is Germany’s largest Independent Service Provider offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source. With more than 6,600 WTGs under contract and more than 1,800 employees operating in several European countries, Deutsche Windtechnik sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services in the European wind energy sector.
In 2015, Deutsche Windtechnik entered the UK market and now has over 640 WTG’s/700MW under Service & Maintenance contracts, our aim being to expand further into the onshore market. Deutsche Windtechnik Ltd‘s head office is located in Livingston.
You will work closely with all departments in the UK and other group companies to ensure we are providing a level of service expected from a market leader. Although the majority of your time will be spent working in the UK you may be expected to spend some periods working with colleagues in Germany and in other DWT group countries.
At Deutsche Windtechnik Ltd, we need to make our people our priority and make it our mission to give customers a choice outside of traditional OEM service provision. Our vision is to be the preferred independent service provider for all wind farm owners and operators by making our services safer, cleaner, efficient, compliant, and right the first time.
Role Clarification
The HR Manager will oversee the HR function through the UK and Ireland. The main purpose of this role is to manage the group support functions of HR, Learning & Development and recruitment. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for developing and delivering an employee-driven HR strategy that meets the demands of the business.
Duties and responsibilities
* To ensure Health & Safety is always the number one priority
* To align the company’s values in the HR strategy
* Manage and direct the Human Resource Team to deliver a comprehensive HR service to the business.
* Develop and implement the HR and People strategies aligned to the business objectives.
* Support and coach the management team on all people leadership matters, including business change and transformation.
* Be responsible for all HR management and development (including recruitment and selection policy/practices, discipline, grievance, capability, mentoring, salary and conditions, contracts, training and development, talent management, succession planning, driving performance appraisals and any other HR related issues) Regularly review the companies management processes
* Lead on providing advice and lead on change management initiatives, organisational/departmental restructures / job descriptions / outsourcing / TUPE transfers / redundancy situations etc. in order to meet legislative requirements and Company policy objectives.
* Work on projects to aid continuous improvement and implement improvement programmes
* Lead on occupational health referrals, absence management issues and return to work cases to managers, providing advice and guidance.
* Highlight and help resolve any issues/challenges/employee relations within the company, ensuring employee relation cases are managed to meet best practice requirements.
* Gather and evaluate market data to measure the organisation’s competitiveness for salary reviews, compensation and benefits packages.
* Lead on payroll activities, coaching and developing team to ensure accuracy and timely management
* Lead on pension and health insurance activities including benefit and rewards renewal.
* Design and lead HR Projects
Qualifications
* Educated to Degree (or equivalent) level would be desirable
* CIPD Level 5 or equivalent
* At least 5 years experience
Personal Attributes
* Experienced HR professional
* Strong influencing and people management skills
* Skilled in developing HR policies and procedures, managing budgets, and delivering HR projects that support organisational change.
* Strong understanding of employment law.
* Strong strategic, analytical and commercial focus
* Ability to work in a fast paced and demanding environment
Other essentials
You will also need to provide the correct Right to Work documentation and relevant qualifications.
Deutsche Windtechnik is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment at DWT is based solely on an individual’s merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence. DWT does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules or regulations. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion and benefits.
Please make us aware if there are any adjustments that need to be made during the recruitment process
We Offer
* The opportunity to be part of one team that support each other and work together
* A challenging and diverse work environment
* Opportunities for professional and personal development
* Celebrate achievements together at yearly company events
* 32 days annual leave (increases with length of service)
* Private Health Insurance (which includes free online GP appointments, travel insurance and optical/ dental cash back option)
* Employee Assistance Programme which provides employees with 24/7 confidential help
* Private Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* Performance related bonus
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