We have a great opportunity to work in the paper industry for a business that has been reborn. Portals is a Security Paper manufacturer where paper has been made for over 200 years and we are based just outside of Bath, in a town called Bathford. Our customers are countries and governments across the world and the products we sell are pretty unique (you will never look at a passport the same again). At Portals we deliver exceptional performance by driving innovation and change, working with pace and a positive attitude. Our values underpin everything we do here at Portals. If you are aligned with our vision and have the experience to succeed in the role below, we would love to hear from you.
This role of HR Manager reports directly to the Operations Director and has a dotted line to the CEO. The HR Manager heads up the HR department and the role is based onsite. This is a 9 to 12 month Fixed Term Contract in aim to start end of May/start of June.
Job Purpose:
* To provide a professional HR advisory service, supporting the business in the implementation of HR strategy, policy and procedures.
* To provide support to all areas of the site on getting the best out of teams, in line with our values and strategy.
* To ensure payroll is correctly processed and the process fully supported.
* Ensuring the company is compliant with all legal legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Line manager responsibility of the Payroll & Benefits Coordinator.
* Head up the HR function for Portals Paper.
* The Data Protection Officer for the business.
* Champion equality and diversity across the company.
* Member of the Site Leadership Team (SLT) and frequent liaison with other SLT members and Board members.
* Coach, mentor and support the senior managers through all people policies.
* Drive performance management and our Portals PACE values.
* Drive a positive and engaging workplace culture.
* Liaise on options and solutions for better working practices.
* Carry out and support Managers in the implementation and application of employee relations procedures such as the disciplinary and grievance investigations and hearings, appraisals, capability, restructures, redundancies etc.
* Support the absence procedure liaising between managers and Occupational Health, as well as managing health surveillance.
* Build relationships and work with union representatives in taking forward new policies/negotiations.
* Champion recognition.
* Involvement in the administration of annual salary reviews and bonus schemes.
* Management of the HR system, Cascade.
* Ensure all payroll changes are processed in a timely and accurate manner and the payroll process is fully supported.
* Manage the recruitment process, ensuring all vacancies are filled in a timely manner with the right person, supporting managers through the entire process.
* Manage the onboarding process including completing offer paperwork for successful candidates.
* Initiation, management and delivery of various training programmes, succession planning, talent acquisition and apprenticeship programmes.
* Liaise on employee benefit offerings when they are due for renewal (Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, etc.)
* Complete monthly report to the sufficient requirement.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
* Degree qualified with CIPD level 7, or equivalent.
* Sound understanding of HR with a high level of experience in GDPR, recruitment, employee relations, performance management.
* Experience of working to tight deadlines, in a fast-moving environment, with a range of stakeholders.
* Experience of influencing and providing guidance that is credible with senior managers.
* Thorough working knowledge of UK employment legislation and best practice HR processes.
* Ability to communicate effectively.
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
Company Benefits:
* 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays. You can also purchase or sell an extra 5 days holiday as part of a salary sacrifice arrangement.
* Bonus Scheme
* Pension scheme which offers an employer contribution of up to 9% of salary
* Life assurance of four times your basic salary
* 24/7 Employee assistance programme, Lifeworks with access to counselling, financial and legal advice, a number of additional perks with discount codes for stores, gyms and experiences
* Private Medical Insurance
* Digital GP through Aviva
* Training and development costs associated to role paid for
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