Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the HR division, driving people management within the business and be accountable for all staff as the company grows both in the UK and overseas. You will be working closely with the managers and business leaders to deliver a comprehensive HR strategy.

Responsibilities will be to:

• Analyse and identify areas of improvement for the HR function including; On-boarding, training, engagement, recruitment, appraisals
• Manage complex employee relation’s casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, retirement and redundancy.
• Apply HR and business knowledge evidencing appropriate decision making skills.
• Advise managers on the terms and conditions of employment and knowledge share best practice with them.
• Develop HR policy and procedures to drive performance and mitigate disputes
• Help implement learning and development within he business.
• Conduct regular employee surveys to determine engagement within the workforce.
• Provide first line advice on current and existing benefits for employees and managers.
• Administer payroll and payroll records and keep the HR Portal appraised of any changes.
• Provide advice on recruitment and selection strategies.
• Support the recruitment process - this may include writing job descriptions and preparing interview questions and application forms etc.
• Carry out new starter inductions.
• Ensure all new starters and existing employees are vetted to the BS7858 standard
• Maintain the ISO9001 / ISO27001 procedures for auditing purposes.
• Help manage talent and succession planning.
• Continuously monitor and review HR policies and processes and implement changes where necessary.
• Participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation.
• Demonstrate commitment to, and leadership of, customer-focused quality, security information, personal information and business continuity management policies and management systems. Ensure they are promoted clearly, and adequately resourced, effective and continually reviewed and improved.
• Ensure that any staff assigned comply with quality, data privacy, security and business continuity policies and processes and are appropriately aware and trained for their job function. Regularly review your team’s compliance with policies, processes and security requirements. Monitor, measure, report on activities, achieving agreed improvement objectives, and identify and treat risks and opportunities.
• Ensure staff are screened to the BS7858 standard and implement and operate job specification and disciplinary process to re-enforce staff compliance with their process responsibilities, data privacy and security obligations.
• Manage the company's personal data and confidential information responsibly, and maintain its quality, confidentiality, integrity and availability at all times. Report personal data and security near-misses and incidents promptly, and cooperate in their resolution.
• Be aware of and comply with the company Health and Safety Policy and related legislation; report Health and Safety near-misses and accidents promptly and collaborate to document and resolve.

This role will suit an incredible 'people person’ and self-starter with a track record of developing and growing teams in a fast-moving environment. You will have a fun, engaging and pragmatic personality, someone who can engage with all levels of the business and quickly become part of a close and highly supportive lean team.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualified to A-Level or equivalent CIPD qualified Minimum of 5 years experience in a HR capacity. French Speaking (desirable but not essential) Proficient in Microsoft Good understanding of the HR policies and processes.