Hr Director (Maternity Leave Cover)

A little bit about who we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced HR Director to provide Maternity Leave Cover (starting May/June 2024 for 13-14 months, which includes 1-2 months handover). Reporting directly to the CEO, you will have overall responsibility for the entire HR and payroll function.

The ideal candidate would have a passion for HR and ideally be CIPD qualified to at least level 5 (or have an HR degree) and would have experience of managing an HR department in a generalist role in an SME.

A little bit about our culture

From very early in their Random42 career, we encourage people to have autonomy and urge them to present their own fresh ideas. We ensure we provide a supportive environment while also giving our people the room they need to succeed in their role on their own. This contributes to an engaged workforce, who are aspiring to take the next step in their career with Random42. We actively encourage internal promotion and don’t put time-limits on when this can be achieved.

We like to set clear expectations of what to expect from everyone and how their personal performance can contribute to the Company’s objectives. Individual progression of our people is based on observing their progress in terms of performance, and equipping them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to take the next step.

The most common feedback from both new starters and exit interviews is how friendly, welcoming and supportive our team is. People treat each other with respect, real friendships and positive working relationships are formed, and our team enjoy spending time together at company social events. 

We want our team to feel comfortable at work so that they can be as happy and productive as possible and so we have a relaxed dress code which welcomes casual dress.

We encourage employees to be their authentic selves and bring their personality with them to work. This contributes to the happy environment we are so proud of. Our central offices have been designed to incorporate dedicated high spec social areas including open plan kitchen, dining area and a roof terrace to encourage colleagues to relax together and engage with each other. 

We understand the importance flexible working can play in retaining people and making them feel supported. We have implemented a hybrid working policy to promote a better work-life balance for our team. We also consider any formal or informal individual flexible working requests thoroughly and fairly and do what we can to support these where possible.

A little bit about the role

Overall responsibility for HR department and line management of HR & Payroll Administrator

·      Primarily responsible for progressing and delivering on HR objectives in 2024

·      Actively contribute in developing and setting the HR objectives in 2025 and make progress towards achieving them

·      Represent HR at weekly Core Leadership Team meetings

·      Review, update and communicate the policies and procedures currently in place and introduce new policies as and when required;

·      Advise senior management and line managers on HR policies and best practice;

·      Oversee payroll and benefits administration

·      Reviewing staff benefits, ensuring that the overall benefits package remains competitive with the market

·      Explore new benefits as and when required and negotiate with brokers / suppliers. Implement and communicate these benefits across the business.

·      Hold Exit Interviews and provide consolidated feedback to line managers / heads of department

·      Take the lead on the Company’s survey process by arranging periodic surveys and then distributing results promptly to the Core Leadership Team, working through changes needed in the business, communicating this to the business and then setting up the follow on surveys.

·      Ensure the efficient management of annual HR budgets

·      Advising managers / consulting on contract changes driven by the business

·      Handling flexible working requests – guiding managers on process, ensuring statutory deadlines are met and all necessary paperwork is issued and signed

·      Manage HR area of Random42 sharepoint – ensure information is accurate and up to date and upload / share new content as necessary

·      Managing leave requests such as Family Leave eg. Maternity / Paternity / Shared Parental / Adoption Leave, Remote working Requests, Sabbaticals, Compassionate Leave, Discretionary extended company sick pay

·      Provide expert professional advice and coaching to Advising / coaching line managers and senior management

·      Grievance & Disciplinary process – maintaining and communicating policies, advising managers, ensuring correct process is followed, taking notes, issuing invitation and outcome letters, liaising with solicitors where appropriate

·      Holding welfare meetings

·      Maintaining Risk Assessments

·      Supporting employees with personal issues

·      Advising line managers

·      Scoping, arranging, communicating and coordinating coaching / employee training requirements. Ensure these are well managed and monitored across the business

Essential Skills

·      Highly motivated and able to work autonomously

·      The ability to develop relationships built on the establishment of trust and confidentiality;

·      Extensive experience of HR systems, HR policy, recruitment, payroll, pension, training and internal communications;

·      Experience developing and implementing HR policies and procedures;

·      Experience in identifying and building strong relationships with senior management teams;

Working Location

During the initial 3 month probation period, you will be expected to work from our Marylebone office 5 days a week. The office is easily accessible from a number of public transport stations including Bond Street and Marylebone.

Upon successful completion of probation period, you will be eligible to work 2 days per week from home, which will vary each week according to our hybrid working rota which you can view in advance. If you have commitments outside work which mean you would benefit from having two fixed days from home, such as childcare drop offs or collections, then you will be able to submit a request to make this change to your working lo