HR Shared Services Manager – Contract

Our client, a leading media organisation, are looking for an enterprising HR Manager to join their busy Shared Services team on a long term contract.

The successful candidate will be a knowledgeable, accomplished HR management professional with Workday experience who enjoys working collaboratively as part of a friendly human resources team. You will lead the provision of an excellent HR service within a forward-looking organisation to the highest possible standard.

Salary, Benefits and Working hours:

• £40,000
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Working hours Monday to Friday, 9.00 – 5.30pm with a 1 hour lunch break – 37.5hrs per week
• Hybrid working – 3 days in office, 2 days WFH
• Free parking
• Employee benefits scheme

As HR Manager, you will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Oversight and management of the HRSS Admin team’s workload, ensuring achievement of KPIs
• Workday and iTrent system expert – managing escalation of issues with appropriate teams
• Managing and assigning resources appropriately in conjunction with HRSS Team Leader
• Keeping up to date with and communicating legislation & employment law changes, ensuring compliance
• End of Financial Year audit support
• Guiding HRSS team on internal changes to systems/structure/changes
• Working with finance, HR and SSF teams to understand and enact organisational changes
• Ensuring projects are managed and delivered on time, utilising resources appropriately
• Benefits liaison/expert, translating benefits information for accurate processing
• Mentoring and supporting HR & Payroll Team Leaders
• Working with Head of HR on TUPE transfers
• Ensuring Annual Salary Review & bonus process is completed accurately and on time
• Undertaking any other duties as may reasonably be required

We’re looking for an HR Manager with the following skills and experience:

• Extensive previous experience in an HR management role, with experience of leading a team
• CIPD (or other HR qualification) preferred
• IT proficient, with an excellent knowledge of Workday and MS Office
• A sound understanding of HR practices and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated, with a positive, proactive and problem-solving approach
• Enjoys working in a busy environment, both alone and as part of a collaborative team
• Ability to organise, prioritise and manage tasks accurately to meet demanding deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy