HR Manager hybrid

HR Manager

Permanent

Woking, Surrey

£50,000-£60,000Hybrid

Our client is a highly regarded SME business with 350 employees based in Woking, Surrey. They have beautiful offices with free onsite parking. This role is hybrid and will be 3 days in the office and 2 from home. This is a permanent opportunity. Heading up the HR team you will have direct report of a HR Advisor, HR Officer and HR Administrator to support you.

The HR Manager is responsible for leading and managing the HR function, ensuring that the organisation's HR strategy, policies, and procedures are implemented effectively. The role involves overseeing recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance with employment law, and driving strategic HR initiatives to support business objectives. It will report directly to the Group Chief Operating Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives. Lead strategic HR initiatives related to organisational development, talent management, and employee engagement.
• Responsible for the development of the HR Strategy by reviewing existing policies, procedures and practices detailed in the HR Manual and Employee Handbook and other documents and develop proposals for amendments and/or the introduction of new policies, procedures and practices in order to ensure the department provides a high-quality, cost-effective service to the business.
• Manage complex employee relations issues such as disciplinaries, grievances, and conflict resolution, ensuring all matters are handled in accordance with company policies and employment law.
• Responsible for resolving employment disputes such as Employment Tribunals.
• Oversee the recruitment process, ensuring the organisation attracts and retains top talent.
• Develop effective talent acquisition strategies, managing the full recruitment cycle from job postings to onboarding.
• Lead performance management processes, including setting KPIs, conducting performance reviews, and developing performance improvement plans.
• Coach and support managers to handle performance issues effectively.
• Provide HR specific training to other departments, including Equality and Diversity and management training.
• Provide a service as a Job Analyst for the Head Office Job Evaluation Scheme.
• Prepare updates, reports and analysis on HR activity

About you

• Our client is seeking an established generalist HR Manager with line management experience.

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