Hr Manager

We are looking for a professional to provide HR leadership, and operational support for the UK business, based in Hampton. (fully on-site position)

You will be part of the UK Management Team and be responsible for driving the achievement of the business strategy through its people and the HR Function. In addition, this role will have responsibility for providing support to our European sites (currently Germany and Italy) as we grow our organization.

This is a very varied and an end to end strategic and operational role, delivering a professional service provision across all HR & Payroll activities, with particular emphasis on developing and implementing an agenda for continuous improvement.

Description of duties

Key Accountabilities and Objectives

• Work with the UK Management Teams and staff, and support the Global and Europe Teams as and when required liaising as appropriate with Michelin HR Team and the AST HR Team
• To develop, drive and embed the HR Strategy to support the growth and development of the Business
• To be the owner of HR policies and procedures as well as implement and embed across the business.
• Advice and support managers on Absence and Performance Management.
• Be responsible for the Management of Payroll including year-end processing
• Advise on pay and benefit structures across the business as well as pay reviews and negotiations.
• Providing direction, coaching and mentoring to all managers to create a working environment that motivates and develops employees ensuring they are fully aware of what is expected of them
• Demonstrate a pragmatic approach to problem solving, while ensuring compliance with business policy and legislation
• Nurture a positive working environment across the business including reward strategy, employee engagement, employee development and training to support the group's strategic directives.
• Be responsible for effective communication and engagement strategies in all aspects of the UK business. Manage the annual employee survey and action plans.
• Determine and manage the HR budget, in conjunction with the leadership team,
• Adopt a flexible approach to workload and assume new responsibilities where appropriate
• Produce monthly metrics and HR/Payroll reports
• Be responsible for GDPR across the organisation and be the Company's Data Protection Officer
• Collaborate with trade Union and our employee representatives.
• Manage all aspects of recruitment , whilst ensuring a cost effective and timely process
• Manage the company cars across the business

Communication

• To have excellent communicate skills and be able to influence and lead at all levels.
• Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working with others.
• Liaise with stakeholders and support management decisions
• Ensure that effective and regular communication takes place with all managers and employees
• To Promote and endorse the company culture and identity.

Health & Safety

• Effectively ensure that all health & safety regulations and practices are met and adhered to for the safety of our employees.
• Work collaboratively with the Health & Safety Manager in relation to risk assessment and accident reporting incidences.

General Responsibilities

• Comply with all other company policies & procedures.
• Take responsibility for your own personal development, identify training needs and request appropriate training as required.
• Delivery a seamless interface with internal and external customers as required.
• Conduct any other reasonable request associated with this job function or the smooth running of the business

Required competencies

Skills & Experiences

• Significant HR/Payroll experience at a senior level, with strong employee relations, payroll and recruitment background, coupled with experience of advising directors and senior managers on challenging HR issues
• Strong commercial and business acumen
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving abilities and planning capability
• Excellent influencing, presentation, change management and communication skills
• Full payroll experience ideally ADP iHCM package or similar payroll packages and must have working knowledge of payroll end of year activities - P60, P11D's PAYE Settlement Agreements.
• Extensive recruitment experience at all levels of the organisation and liaison with external agencies
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work at all levels of organisation
• Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
• Innovative, enquiring & challenging character and thought processes
• Pro-active self-starter, capable of working on own initiative
• Flexible approach to managing workload; strong team-working capabilities
• Respect the need for integrity and confidentiality associated with the role.

Credentials & Qualifications

• Degree level qualification ideally business, HR or law.
• MCIPD qualified is essential, ideally at Level 7.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is desirable or have experience with working with a factory environment at a senior HR Level.
• Experience working with multiple countries and legal entities preferred.
• Previous experience with merger, acquisitions or significant business growth is desirable.
• Excellent IT and numeracy skills - must have the skill, desire and aptitude for HR/Payroll system implementation and improvement.
• High level of Excel skills