People Manager Maternity Cover

As the People Manager (Maternity Cover) you will lead and manage the HR function on-site, ensuring all day-to-day HR matters are handled efficiently. You will be the key decision-maker in maintaining employee engagement, enhancing union relations, and developing HR policies and processes. Your role will also involve managing and mentoring a small team, driving key engagement initiatives, and ensuring best practices are embedded throughout the organisation.

Client Details

Due to confidentiality, specific company details are not disclosed in this advert. However, rest assured, this is an exciting opportunity with a well-established and respected manufacturer with operations in Liverpool.

Description

Key Responsibilities - 18 month People Manager (Maternity Cover)

Employee Engagement: Build strong, effective communication channels to engage and motivate employees, particularly in operations.Union Relations: Foster and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with unions and employee representatives to create a productive partnership.Team Leadership: Lead and develop the HR team, ensuring high standards and driving HR strategies that contribute to business success.Policy Management: Ensure employment policies are up-to-date, compliant, and communicated consistently across the business.Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with operational management to translate business needs into effective HR solutions.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Overseeing the annual People and Engagement Plan, ensuring successful execution and accountability across the business.
• Playing a key role in recruitment, ensuring talent acquisition is cost-effective and aligned with organisational goals.
• Supporting and improving the company's learning and development strategy to foster employee growth.
• Implementing and managing the performance development review process to ensure talent is nurtured and performance managed effectively.
• Ensuring the effective management of employee relations, including discipline and grievance procedures.
• Monitoring absence management, driving improvements, and supporting managers in managing absence effectively.
• Overseeing occupational health services, ensuring timely referrals and managing cases appropriately.

Profile

What We Are Looking For:

• CIPD Qualified (Level 5 or above), with a proven track record in HR management.
• Industrial Relations & Union Experience: Minimum 2 years managing union relationships, including pay and terms negotiations.
• Leadership Experience: Ability to manage, develop, and coach a small team, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Generalist HR Experience: Expertise in both strategic and operational HR, from policy creation to daily HR support.
• Experience in Manufacturing or Similar Industry: A strong understanding of unionised environments, with the ability to navigate complex employment matters.
• Strong Communication Skills: Proven ability to engage with employees at all levels and provide clear, concise advice and support.
• Data-Driven Decision-Maker: Experience using HR systems to manage data, generate reports, and provide insights.
• Manufacturing and Production or similar sector experience.

Job Offer

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• An opportunity to shape the people strategy and contribute to the company's long-term success during the maternity cover period.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment that values professional growth.
• Full handover period to ensure a smooth transition.
• If you have the right combination of industrial relations experience, leadership skills, and a passion for employee engagement, we'd love to hear from you.
• This is an 18-month People Manager (Maternity Cover) role.