HR Manager (Maternity Cover) - Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Cardiff

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibility to manage the Team and the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources function.
• Manage complex employee relations casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, flexible working and redundancy.
• Apply HR and business knowledge evidencing appropriate decision-making skills.
• Advise Team Leaders and line managers on the terms and conditions of employment and knowledge share best practice with them.
• Develop HR policy and procedures to drive performance and mitigate disputes.
• Work closely with the learning and development team to algin HR and L&D policy.
• Provide first line advice on current and existing benefits for employees and managers.
• Administer and manage payroll, liaising with external providers and Finance to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Work with the Head of HR and support on reward strategy initiatives.
• Provide advice on recruitment and selection strategies. Work closely with the Team on any senior Recruitment and Graduate Recruitment.
• Carry out new starter inductions if required.
• Produce statical reports and oversee the monthly Executive Board report as required.
• Check and sign off correspondence sent out by the HR Team.
• Manage Absence within the Firm, oversee policy and ensure the HR Team implement necessary triggers and actions that arise from this.
• Manage the coordination of TUPE transfers, including the consultation process.
• Manage talent and succession planning.
• Drive the HR Team on a daily and weekly basis to ensure delivery of HR goals and strategy.
• Continuously monitor and review HR policies and processes and implement changes where necessary.
• Support the Head of HR and participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation.
• Support change management processes.
• Delegate work amongst the team as required and ensure the daily and weekly workloads are managed and deadlines met.
• Support the Head of HR with any ad-hoc firm wide projects

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• CIPD Level 5 or the equivalent is essential 
• CIPD Level 7 is desirable but not essential. May be willing to work towards CIPD Level 7 in the future. 
• Solid knowledge of Employment legislation its application and updates. 
• Experience in a professional services environment is desirable. 
• Experienced in developing and supporting line managers through change. 
• Proven HR Generalist experience of three to five years is expected. 
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills is required together with proven leadership capabilities. 
• Excellent IT skills 
• Always work in a cross functional manner as is necessary to meet the Company goals. 
• To be a proactive team player with strong customer service and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent organisational skills. 
• An ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and diplomacy is crucial. 
• Self-motivated and able to work under own autonomy or as part of a team. 
• Ability to work under pressure. 
• High attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Ability to use own initiative and work with minimal supervision. 

Benefits

• 35 hour working week - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm 
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata (increasing with additional years of service) 
• A day off on your birthday each year
• Life assurance (x3 times salary)
• Pension scheme (Legal and General)
• Dedicated employee assistance programme
• Salary sacrifice options (including Cycle to Work Scheme, additional pension contributions and annual leave purchase options)
• Professional subscription fees
• Agile working arrangements
• Staff legal services discounts
• On-site coffee shop with discounted staff rates – Cardiff office
• Discounts at NCP parking sites – Cardiff office