Hr Manager

Elevation HR are delighted to be recruiting  for one of our developing Manufacturing clients. This is a standalone HR Manager role based on site at the Head Office in Leeds with responsibility for 2 local sites.  The role of HR Manager will partner closely with the Directors and will be responsible for operational and strategic HR development as well as communication across the business. 
The role will be responsible for:

• Implementing best practice and efficient people processes that meet the needs of the business, encompassing Talent Management, People Development, Performance Management and Reward & Recognition
• Assist senior managers to implement and support the organisational culture to drive innovation, employee engagement, process improvement and commitment to service excellence
• Overseeing complex employee relations situations and managing where necessary with complete professionalism
• Ensuring HR policies, procedures, and guidelines are up to date, relevant and understood across the business
• Guide and mentor line managers in order to create an effective team of frontline management
• Developing and overseeing training and development strategies and programmes
• Creating and implementing a fair and diverse recruitment strategy and taking overall responsibility for its implementation
• Regularly participating in interviewing candidates for various roles
• Advising the senior team on reward & recognition strategy, including annual salary benchmarking; Taking the lead for specific projects ensuring accurate and timely implementation and communication
• Promoting change initiatives within the organisation and securing management-level buy-in
• Implementing and managing internal employee related communications and staff surveys
• Championing a vision of an inclusive culture and keen social responsibility throughout the business

To be successful in this role as HR Manager we’re looking for the following:

• Previous experience as a HR manager ideally within a standalone role.
• Has previously worked with a manufacturing/distribution SME
• A self-starter, who is performance and delivery driven - with a desire to make a significant contribution to the busines
• Able to work independently and as an active, collaborative team member
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to influence at senior levels
• Meticulous attention to detail - this needs to come across in everything you do, together with a strong focus on delivery
• A critical thinker who can understand and deal with complex issues
• Up to date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• A willingness to get involved at any level of the business
• Ideally Level 7 CIPD Qualified

Elevation HR is a specialist division of Elevation Recruitment focusing on HR positions in Yorkshire and surrounding regions. If you match the specified criteria and are interested in discussing the position in more detail, we would love to hear from you.