My client is a mid size European Bank looking to hire a Human Resources Manager.

Job Purpose:

The HR Manager will be responsible for all of the Employee Relations and Learning and Development within the Human Resources department. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, who has been working on similar projects and understands employment law. You will be required to work on ad-hoc projects from time to time and therefore need to be well organised and able to adjust to different workloads. An understanding of time and attendance and payroll as you will be required to do at the month end.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

To provide an employee relations advisory service to the Board/Executive/Senior Management/Managers on all HR related matters including conduct, performance, grievance procedures, attendance management, and to ensure that such matters are dealt with promptly and fairly and in accordance with legislative requirements, good practice and the Bank’s internal policies and procedures.

Under the general direction of the CEO, develop, implement and monitor the effectiveness of the Bank’s HR policies and procedures ensuring compliance with employment legislation and good practice.

To develop, design, deliver and evaluate appropriate specialist employment relations training strategies ensuring needs are identified, integrated into personal and departmental development plans, and that these are implemented and monitored to ensure that the needs have been met in the most cost effective way and are in compliance with Bank policy.

Developing policies on issues such as working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management.

Promote equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisation.

Liaise with a wide range of organisations involved in areas such as equality and diversity and health and safety.

Ensure the Bank complies with the current Home Office regulations for the employment of overseas staff and the appropriate records are kept up to date.

Recruiting staff - this includes developing job descriptions, preparing advertisements, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates.

To provide advice and a range of options on recruitment and selection processes and in line with the Bank’s Recruitment & Selection policy.

Developing HR planning strategies with line managers, which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements in terms of numbers and skill levels by implementing the Succession Plan.

Planning and sometimes delivering training, including inductions for new staff; analysing training needs in conjunction with departmental managers.

To monitor and report on levels of sickness absence within the bank and make recommendations regarding resolution if a problem is identified.

To administer monthly Payroll with accuracy under the general direction of Financial Controller and maintain records relating to all staff. Submit HMRC end of year returns such as P11Ds and P35s.

As Health and Safety Representative, manage all matters regarding health and safety within the legislation and procedures of the Bank, keep records, and regularly report to the Health and Safety Officer.

To undertake designated pieces of work as required by the CEO in relation to Human Resources.

Staff Private Health Care and Stakeholder Pension arrangement.

Managing employee relations casework.

Key Competencies:

All staff must be aware and understand the FCA’s requirements regarding Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) incorporated in the Bank’s Policy and remain committed to ensuring the 6 outcomes are achieved.

It is the duty of the Executive and Senior Management to ensure day-to-day activities are performed to agreed service standards where applicable, and in accordance with all policies and procedures prescribed by the Board.

It is the duty of the Directors of the Bank, the Executive and Senior Management to set and be seen to set the highest ethical standards, maintaining professional integrity and avoiding situations that could lead to a conflict of interest.

Fraud Prevention

All management and staff must be alert to the possibility of fraud, ensuring that no action is undertaken on behalf of the Bank or a customer without a clear understanding of the purpose and background to the transaction.

Leading others

Builds successful and motivated teams who consistently excel in the achievement of business goals.

Commits time and effort to coach others in new processes or techniques, providing honest and constructive feedback.

Making good decisions

Selects the best course of action based on the available information and accepts personal responsibility for the outcome.

Adapting to change and uncertainty

Improves personal effectiveness in response to changes at work by identifying new learning and

self- development opportunities that arise from the change and working towards them.

Training and Competence

Keep up to date with relevant developments in corporate governance, the Banks’ credit policies, credit

models and Anti- Money Laundering and Countering Terrorist Financing matters by taking annual tests as required.

Complete all mandatory credit trainings and internal credit certification of the Bank.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge:

Bachelor’s degree.

MCIPD/FCIPD membership or qualified by experience.

Minimum of 5 year of experience in HR preferably in managerial positions.

Line management experience with the ability to lead and develop a team.

Personal Qualities/Attributes:

Up to date knowledge of employment legislation.

Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Excellent written and communication skills.

Ability to work on your own initiative.