Our client is a leading national facilities management company with their head office based in Bristol.
They are looking for a new People & Development Manager to join their Bristol operation and join their dynamic finance team.
(Hybrid role. 2 days office)
Benefits of the company include;
Private Medical Insurance
Income Protection Insurance
Life cover
Health Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Discount scheme including Gyms
Excellent pension scheme.
The purpose of the role is to…
Oversee and manage all aspects of the People function, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, employee experience and management development
Be the System Administrator for our People system, Cascade
Support the company through various communication and engagement campaigns, as well as leading a number of workforce initiatives
Role Requirements;
Team Performance
Manage and mentor a small team of professionals focused on Employee Relations and Recruitment, and Management Development, providing management and direction to the department, setting and reviewing clear objectives.
Conduct regular performance reviews, set team goals and promote professional development opportunities.
Developing, documenting and implementing processes to support operational excellence.
Employee Relations (ER)
Oversee and guide the team in managing employee relations cases, ensuring timely resolution of workplace conflicts, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
Ensure that all ER processes are compliant with relevant legislation and internal policies.
Act as a point of escalation for complex employee relations issues.
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Support our Recruitment Coordinator to develop and execute strategies for attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent.
Management Training & Development
Design and facilitate management development training sessions.
Track the effectiveness of training programs and implement improvements as necessary.
System Administration (Cascade)
Lead System Administrator for our People platform, Cascade.
Maintain system integrity by ensuring data accuracy, troubleshooting issues, and liaising with the platform provider for updates and improvements.
Provide training and support to team members on using Cascade for various HR processes.
Internal Communications
Write and manage all internal communications related to HR initiatives, such as policy updates, new procedures, and employee engagement programs.
Foster an environment of transparency and engagement by ensuring employees are well-informed about HR matters that affect them.
Compliance & Policy Management
Accountable for People & Development policies ensuring end user clarity whilst maintaining legal requirements.
Ensure the People team adheres to all company policies and employment legislation.
Lead the review and support in updating any HR policies to reflect changes in employment law or company practices.
Maintain and report on key HR metrics to support business decisions.
Relationships
Proactively working with business leaders and key internal and external stakeholders to understand their requirements that help inform recommendations for change.
Building and maintaining strong working relationships with external support partners.
Managing multiple projects, working with a variety of teams; influencing and advising partners and key stakeholders.
Personal experience;
Relevant experience in team management, employee relations, recruitment and HR system administration.
Knowledge of Cascade (or similar HR systems) and experience in system administration, as this is an essential requirement of the role.
Strong understanding of employment laws and compliance requirements.
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop a team.
Ability to deliver engaging and effective management training programs.
Highly developed relationship building, communication and influencing skills along with personal credibility.
A commitment to understanding and delivering against business and stakeholder needs.
A commercial mindset, who balances both business needs and best practice.
A collaborative approach, who works for the success of the wider team and business.
Experience in working with projects and implementing new initiatives.
A keen attention to detail, and an agile thinker.
The ability to adapt to conflicting demands along with being deadline focused.
Strong IT skills, particularly in the use of MS Excel and Office products.
Desired experience;
TUPE experience.
Change management and delivery experience.
Project management and delivery experience.
Salary £40k
If you are an experienced People & development Manager looking to learn and develop in a fantastic HR position then please send your cv through now