HR Manager (12 Month FTC)Salary: £65,000-£70,000 plus excellent benefitsLocation: South -East LondonAbout the Company/Role:Join a leading, dynamic property investment company specialising in business centres across London.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Manager (CIPD Level 7) with a minimum of 5 years of HR management experience to work on a 12-month maternity contract. You will have the chance to fully utilise your HR expertise in a company that supports SMEs in diverse sectors.Objectives:

Provide full support to the Head of People, ensuring a professional HR service responsive to business needs.
Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders, building professional relationships and acting as a trusted advisor.
Ensuring an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and inspired to reach their full potential.

Main Responsibilities:Working with the Business:

Build and maintain internal relationships to understand HR needs.
Work closely with stakeholders, advising on employment and people management.
Attend meetings to shape and influence planning and development strategies.
Manage employee relations issues such as grievances, performance, disciplinary cases, and sickness management.
Advise and influence managers on best practices and pragmatic solutions.
Oversee flexible working requests.
Implement HR initiatives aligned with business strategy.
Liaise with Employment Advisors as needed.
Ensure managers and employees are aware of HR policies.
Coach managers on performance management issues and processes.
Ensure effective use of probation and appraisal processes.

Working Across the HR Team:

Collaborate with HR team members, sharing information and ensuring joined-up processes.
Approve and sign contracts of employment and variations.
Liaise with the Payroll Manager for monthly payroll sign-off.
Support operational efficiency through business process reviews
Stay updated with HR trends, legislation, and initiatives.
Assist with annual reviews of benefit provisions to remain competitive.

Projects:

Support the development, review, and implementation of HR procedures and policies.
Undertake project work, as necessary.
Assist with Gender Pay Ratio and CEO Pay Ratio reporting calculations.
Contribute to the design and delivery of the annual employee survey.

ESG:

Promote HR initiatives aligned with the company's strategy and corporate objectives.
Support the delivery of the company's social sustainability strategy.
Manage and promote wellbeing initiatives.
Assist with the delivery of the external DE&I speaker programme.
Contribute to the HR team's ESG goals and objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to become totally involved in all aspects of the business you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projectsProposed start date for this role -Mid November/Early December.