HR Manager Position

A unique opportunity has arisen to join a start-up and growing professional services firm in this newly appointed HR Manager position.

HR Manager Position London UK

Job Summary:

Reporting to the CEO, you will support the senior leadership team on all HR-related decision-making, whilst overseeing and managing all related HR issues throughout the whole employee lifecycle. Whilst maintaining up to date knowledge of employment legislation, you will continuously review and design HR policies and processes when necessary, especially as the business undergoes growth.

Position Location:

Remote Position, based out of London or surrounding sub areas.

Salary Per Annual:

£65,000.00

Further Information:

Acting as a key ambassador to the business, other key areas will include managing the company’s full recruitment lifecycle process, including talent attraction and onboarding, salary benchmarking, helping to define the company’s employer brand, as well as establishing the company’s Employee Value Proposition. This will be coupled with recruiting, developing, engaging, and retaining diverse and international high-potential employees across the business.

You will also lead in designing a clearly defined leadership programme and create career development paths and tools to retain the company’s top talent in the business. You will also lead in the development and supervision of associate coaches and promote a positive employee relations environment across the company. There will also be the opportunity to manage a number of strategic HR projects and initiatives, especially as the business continues to grow both nationally and internationally.

With the ability to work well under pressure you will maintain a high attention to detail and consistent delivery to a high standard. Managing multiple projects will be essential, and the ability to prioritize with close attention to respective deadlines. With strong business acumen, you will have high-level analytical skills and critical reasoning skills, with the ability to grasp, synthesize, and clearly communicate complex and nuanced information.

Previous experience within a growing SME business (preferably professional services) would be desirable, and strong knowledge of HR best practice and UK employment law. Also, a qualification in HR or the CIPD qualification would be advantageous.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.

• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.

• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.

• Provides support and guidance to HR generalists, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.

• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.

• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.

• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.

• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.