HR Manager

HR Manager - Education (4 months FTC) 50,000 - 60,000 pro rata

Hybrid 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home

A highly established International College based in the City of London is looking to recruit a HR Manager on a 4-month contract to join the HR Team. The HR Manager will provide a full range of services to the managers and staff across business units, as well as assisting the Head of HR on the planning and delivery of key project work.

• Managing short- and medium-term projects within the HR team and on behalf of the wider business.
• Acting as a source of expertise on all HR related issues, providing a commercial and solution based service whilst ensuring best practice.
• Advise managers on the terms and conditions of employment and contractual obligations and knowledge share best practice with them, with a particular focus on new managers.
• Plan and participate in HR L&D activities- including the coordination of training plans, development and delivery of training materials and assessment of workforce present and future skills.
• Participate in continuous improvement of the workforce approach to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of our staff.
• Provide advice on recruitment and selection strategies including safer recruitment and inclusive recruitment.
• Participate in the development and enhancement of processes across the employee lifecycle including induction, performance and exits.
• Devising, developing, implementing and reviewing a range of HR policies and procedures in line with relevant employment legislation.
• Support the HR advisor team in managing complex employee relations casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, retirement and redundancy
• Work with group HR functions - Operations, Recruitment and L&D to ensure best practice is deployed across Colleges and Residences teams.
• Working with the HR Operations team to ensure maximum efficiency and ROI from the HR System (Workday).
• Support change management processes and workforce planning activity.
• Attending in own role or deputising for the Head of HR at meetings across our UK locations and remotely.
• Support the HR advisor team in managing complex employee relations casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, retirement and redundancy.

Key skills, experience, and knowledge include:

• Experienced HR Manager that has worked medium to large sized companies, 500++ staff
• Experienced in working in Education however open to other industries.
• Up to date and accurate knowledge of UK employment legislation and strong employee relations experience
• Experience of influencing and coaching colleagues and managers
• Excellent relationship management and consultative skills with an ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees
• High level of personal credibility with the courage to challenge when required
• Relevant HR qualification, preferably CIPD qualified

Benefits:

• 28 days holidays + BH pro rata
• Discount Scheme - Retailers
• Employee Assistance program
• Health Screening
• Pension 4% employer / 4% employee
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home.

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PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.