Hr Generalist

Job title: Human Resources

Location: Manchester

REF: 8951

Recruit UK are working on an excellent opportunity for a HR Manager in Manchester to join a well established Independent Financial Advice firm. They are an award winning firm with decades of experience. They have professional relationships with solicitors, accountants and insurance brokers across the North West and have circa 70 people within the team.

They’re in the top 100 places to work for (within IFA Firms) and truly value the people within the business, and the contribution every individual and department can make to the firms successes. With a fantastic T&D programme everyone’s individual career goals are accounted for, they’ve a fantastic working environment and a positive work-life balance is important therefore, this role is a hybrid position.
This role will encompass working with the wider business, and each department to drive HR awareness and minimise business risk in policies, processes and procedures. Duties will include but not be limited to the following:

• Staffing and recruitment including: updating job descriptions, offer letters and contracts, liaise with agencies as required
• Onboarding of new team members
• Monitoring, review and assessment of employees
• Annual appraisals
• Performance improvement plans (where necessary)
• Champion employee benefits
• Lead exit interviews and maintain retention stats for the board
• Team management: support wider HR team
• Training and development of line managers on HR policies, procedures and improvements
• Change management
• Assess risk and identify gaps in employee relations processes
• Make recommendations for review on initiatives
• Remain compliant and up to date with HR Law and Regulations
• Act as POC for HR queries from line managers

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive Starting Salary - £45,000 - £55,000 dependent on experience
• Full time role - 5 hours per week
• Profit share scheme
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 at home)
• 27 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Birthday off
• Long Term Service Benefit Enhancements
• Pension
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance

Skills and experience required:

• Experience within a similar HR role
• Relevant qualifications advantageous although not necessary
• Understanding of HR regulations and guidelines
• HR Administration experience
• Understanding of the duties listed above