HR Manager - Manchester/Hybrid Working - £40,000-£45,000

Role Overview: A Financial Services business in Manchster are seeking a HR Manager. This is a stand-alone role and you'll be responsible for supporting the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to ongoing HR support and offboarding. This includes managing day-to-day employee relations, handling sensitive issues, and ensuring compliance by maintaining HR policies and legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

Onboarding New Employees:

Improve and maintain the company Recruitment Policy
Liaise with external recruiters and manage the internal application process
Assist with the selection process, invite candidates to interviews, and process CVs and application forms
Manage interview notes, issue offer letters and contracts of employment
Create new HR files, issue references, and conduct pre-employment vetting
Onboard employees
Organise induction programs and manage pension, death-in-service, and employee assistance program (EAP) enrollments
Set up tasks PMI & length-of-service anniversaries

Ongoing HR Support:

Address day-to-day employee queries, including contract, salary, holiday, and absence management
Support performance management, probationary reviews, and annual appraisals
Manage internal promotions, employee benefits schemes, and flexible working applications
Update HR policies, employee handbooks, and risk assessments
Communicate internal HR policies, benefits, and schemes to employees
Provide study support management and assist with grievance and disciplinary processes
Administer the HR system (HiBOB) and deliver HR training to employees and line managers
Stay informed on new HR legislation and assist with HR strategy implementation alongside the Operations Director

Offboarding Employees:

Process resignations and terminations
Facilitate handovers on termination dates

Skills and Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment law
Experience with HR systems (preferably HiBOB)
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to handle sensitive employee matters with discretion and professionalism
Experience with employee benefits, performance management, and onboarding processes

Reports to: Operations Director

Benefits Include:

Hybrid Working (2 days WFH)
POETS (Finish early on a Friday every fortnight)
25 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays increasing to 30 days with time
Additional 1 day holiday for you Birthday
Christmas Closure (need to retain 3 days from allowance)
Profit Share Scheme
Perkbox
Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance
Pension - Employer contributions start at 5% and rise to 10% with time
Study Support
Social Events