Job Description

The role will involve the following:

• Provide a timely response to all HR-related queries whether received by email, letter or telephone and liaise with staff at all levels of the organisation on any issues arising.
• Monitor employment law changes, review HR policies and procedures and implement and update changes when necessary.
• Work with management and employees to organise and co-ordinate employee engagement activities (such as team building events) and surveys (for example, wellbeing & staff engagement).
• Provide advice and support the recruitment process through the writing of job descriptions, first round telephone interviews, organising second round interviews with management, checking employee references and following up right to work.
• Create on-boarding packs for new employees including employee contracts and associated documentation.
• Monitor holiday, training and sickness levels and liaise with managers where necessary.
• To contact managers for outstanding sickness documentation and undertake return to work interviews after long absences.
• To ensure PDPs are completed and to help organise CPD and company training events.
• Ensure all Health & Safety is adhered to by all employees and appropriate training and questionnaires undertaken.
• Manage complex, contentious & sensitive employee relations, ensuring that confidentiality is maintained at all times. Schedule & organise meetings with employees, hearings where necessary and ensure that minutes and recordings are taken when required.
• Liaise with our 24/7 HR employment lawyer who offer advice, guidance & support.
• To ensure that our HR system - PeopleHR - is kept up to date.

In return we can offer you:

Working in a fast-paced fun environment with a smart bunch of people, a central St Albans office location, contributory pension and much more. If you want to be part of the continued growth of our business and you think you have the right skills to make a big impact, please apply now

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience as an HR Manager or similar level. Ideally you would come from either a tech or professional services background. You will be a decision maker and able to implement your ideas gaining the confidence and support of those around you. CIPD qualified or qualified through experience. Ability to act on own initiative, self-motivate and prioritise workload. High level of attention to detail and accuracy. Good communication skills written and oral. Excellent organisation skills.