HR Manager

We are actively recruiting for an HR Manager who will be accountable for delivering robust, commercially focussed advice and guidance in all employee relations and engagement processes in area of responsibility

Lead for local rewarding policies, renewals, process, analysis and stakeholder management

This position will be based at our Fareham and Havant Site's.

Main Responsibilities:

• Foster and develop relationships with key stakeholders in the business and HR community. Become a trusted partner and critical friend to local leaders.
• Drive HR transformation and operational excellence activities in area of responsibility and support the Head of HR in UK-wide initiatives.
• Developing, coaching and advising managers and HR team members when dealing with employee relations issues in areas of responsibility and complex employee relations activities across the UK. To include performance management, attendance, conduct and other employee relations issues of varying complexity, to ensure the business needs are met within the legal framework.
• Development and delivery of employee relations skills based training to enhance competency within the local organisation.
• Delivery of global HR initiatives in to the UK, such as delivering leadership trainin
• Lead for local compensation and benefits. To include internal and external stakeholder management, review of UK wide benefits, policies and practices, developing strategic recommendations to harmonise UK terms and benefits, gender pay gap reporting and analysis.
• Actively advise on all C&B elements and processes (annual merit, off-cycle, and achievement bonus).
• UK People trend analysis and action planning, including Gender Pay gap reporting and strategy development.
• Support the identification and implementation of local organisational development and change – to include entity mergers/demergers, harmonisation and integration
• Project work: lead on or support local projects as defined by the Head of HR/Regional HR Director
• Support in developing, updating and implementing UK policies and practices in line with local legislation and compliance as well as business needs.
• Lead local wellbeing initiatives and communications.
• Identifying core business competency needs and helping to identify, implement and deliver local solutions in conjunction with PSH and BHR.
• Identify management and leadership development needs and support the implementation of the relevant interventions using formal and informal techniques i.e. training courses and/or coaching and mentoring
• Working with the local businesses on developing Employee Engagement initiatives to support cultural development with Business HR and global initiatives
• The postholder must also be prepared to undertake other relevant activities as required in line with business/departmental needs.
• The successful candidate will be required to undertake travel to relevant sites.

Development Responsibilities:

• Enhances department and company reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new processes or standards based on organisation strategy. Set short to mid-term operational plans exploring opportunities to add value.
• Ability to demonstrate personal/professional ongoing development. To lead, develop and drive talent within direct reports/ managers.

Education:

Educated to degree level or equivalent, CIPD Level 7 qualified or working towards desirable.

Last application date: 01/03/2024 

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