Manage the HR and people strategy, and all associated projects
Supervise and develop a staff member within the HR team
Establish and maintain effective HR and People policies and procedures

HR MANAGER JOB SUMMARY:We are looking for an experienced HR Manager join a wonderful organisation just outside Ringwood.The successful HR Manager will be working directly with the senior management team, at the same time as overseeing another member of staff within the HR team. Overall responsibility of the HR Manager is to ensure the smooth running of the HR department, payroll function, and to enhance and support the organisation’s full life cycle people and employee strategy.To actively develop and implement strategic initiatives to review and enhance recruitment and retention, workplace culture, employee engagement and talent development. To play a key role in assisting the organisation to maintain and grow its Investors in People status.It is important for the HR Manager to adopt a pro-active, forward-thinking approach that helps mitigate potential issues before they arise, and encourages a productive, inclusive and positive working environment.HR MANAGER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:• Continuous improvement of HR policies and practices, manage employee relations proactively, and drive change management efforts to support the organisation’s growth strategy.• Update and implement new / updated policies and procedures, contracts, staff handbooks, job descriptions, appraisals and other people related documents, as required.• Delegate administration tasks to the HR and Payroll Administrator and ensure that they are able to deliver on their key objectives, supporting with any training needs, as required.• As part of the senior management team, act as the organisation’s expert on HR related matters, providing a knowledgeable and confident sounding board for all people related business decisions and their impact on employees and the wider organisation.• Take the lead on recruitment and retention, employee relations, policies and procedures, learning and development, employee benefits and employee engagement.• Ensure that all HR and employee matters are managed in accordance with the latest employment law legislation and guidance.• Build and maintain influential relationships with the senior management team, working collaboratively with the Board to create and implement an effective and proactive people strategy.• Providing ongoing training and supervision for the HR and Payroll Administrator to ensure overall efficiency in the HR team.• Organise internal and external training for employees as required• Recruitment and onboarding – liaising with external recruitment partners, overseeing the interview and onboarding process and ensuring that hiring managers understand the recruitment and onboarding process to ensure consistency across the organisation.• Provide cover to support for the payroll function during any absence of the HR and Payroll Administrator.• Take the lead on any HR or people related projects and initiatives as required.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:• CIPD Level 5 qualified with at least 5 years’ HR experience in a similar level of position - essential• Strong HR administration skills and experience, able to work in a fast-paced office environment where the priorities change constantly • Highly organised and able to prioritise workload.• Experience in Microsoft Office and the use of HR Database and Payroll systems such as You Manage, HR Solutions, WorkNest or similar providers.• Previous supervisory/people management experience would be ideal, but not essential• An empathetic, supportive approach, with a genuine passion for working with people• Payroll processing experience would be ideal, but not a primary focus for the HR Manager, as the HR & Payroll administrator will oversee the day to day processing of Payroll. • Resilient natured, with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks/projects at any given time• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel• Up to date knowledge of UK Employment Law and HR best practice methodologies• Proven ability to influence at senior level• Involvement in successful achievement of Investors in People status in a previous organisation would be advantageousOur client is offering a HYBRID work arrangement, free parking on site, company pension, competitive annual holiday allowance and other benefits, which could also include support for further development within the HR / Payroll remit.For more information about this position, or to apply, please contact Joy Bruce at Collaborate Recruitment.