HR Manager Job

We are looking for a skilled strategic HR Manager to manage a small HR team. The successful applicant will develop the wider HR functions, working pro-actively to evaluate the HR strategy and grow the EVP as well as developing Key Managers within the business to improve the HR proposition.

This is a superb opportunity to make your mark, heading up a HR function working for a prestigious Retail Brand, reporting directly into the CEO.

The business has recently restructured a number of estate and investment initiatives geared towards on-going profitability, as well as developing a fantastic new product offering.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Leading and developing the HR Team, whilst supporting the launch of all HR initiatives
• Supporting and advising the leadership team in delivering effective performance management
• Developing and maintaining succession planning tools to forecast internal and external recruitment needs
• Researching and developing initiatives which place the company as an employer of choice
• Overseeing and reviewing benefits packages.
• Producing clear, accurate and timely advice on the use of ER policies across the business
• Providing guidance and coaching to the Retail Operations team to ensure effective ER management
• Leading the management of complex ER issues
• Ensuring that the workplace is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind, that colleagues are treated fairly, consistently and with respect; taking immediate action where this is not the case
• Checking that all Company practices, policies and procedures comply with all legal regulations
• Managing all recruitment and L&D matters, providing top level support and guidance and ensuring that all recruitment processes and documents are up to date with legislation and business needs
• Liaising with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure HR action plans are reviewed and acted upon
• Occasional travel and overnight stays

Skills and experience required:

• Extensive previous HR experience within a large, fast-paced business (ideally a retail operations environment) with the ability to work strategically to develop the HR Proposition in the company

• You’ll be an excellent leader with extensive experience in HR across the board
• Strategic experience of having driven a larger business forward with the HR proposition and positive results

• CIPD Level 5 or above is preferable; relevant QBE considered
• Strong, up-to-the-minute understanding of employment law and HR best practices
• Experience of managing and coaching a team
• IT proficient; a good knowledge of MS Excel in particular is essential

Hours of work:

• Monday to Friday
• Hybrid working 2-3 days a week

Salary and benefits:

• £55,000 – £60,000
• 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
• Free parking
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Superb office environment