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HR Manager

Job Posted: 25 days ago

Salary: £ 37,000 - 41,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wakefield

Expire in: 3 days

Job Description

We are currently supporting a well known manufacturing business in the search for an experienced HR Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working in a true generalist role with a strong focus on employee relations, HR case management, people development, and driving HR improvements through systems and project work.

The role will suit someone who is confident supporting managers through complex people matters while also taking ownership of HR initiatives that improve processes, engagement and organisational capability.

Reporting into the senior leadership team, the HR Manager will act as a trusted advisor across the business, providing guidance on employee relations matters, supporting managers with HR processes, and leading initiatives that strengthen people practices across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert guidance to managers on a wide range of employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance issues.
Lead and manage complex HR casework from initial investigation through to resolution.
Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied fairly, consistently and in line with employment legislation.
Support managers with sensitive people matters and provide coaching on best practice people management.
Act as a key point of contact for managers and employees on HR queries.
Support managers in building effective teams and addressing people challenges.
Provide advice on organisational change, workforce planning and people strategy where required.
Identify opportunities to strengthen management capability through targeted training and development.
Deliver or coordinate training sessions for managers on topics such as employee relations, performance management and HR policies.
Support the development of learning initiatives that enhance employee engagement and development.
Support the implementation, development and optimisation of HR systems and digital HR processes.
Review existing HR processes and recommend improvements to drive efficiency and enhance the employee experience.
Ensure HR data is maintained accurately and used to support decision-making.
Contribute to initiatives focused on employee engagement, wellbeing and organisational development.
The Ideal Candidate

Proven experience in a generalist HR role with strong exposure to employee relations and case management.
Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
Experience supporting managers through complex people matters.
The ability to manage multiple priorities across operational HR and project work.
Experience working with HR systems or implementing HR process improvements.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
CIPD qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous but is not essential

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