HR Manager

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HR Manager

Department: People

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Hybrid

Compensation: GBP 50,000 - GBP 55,000 / year

Description

12 month contract maternity cover

Are you passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences? Do you thrive in a dynamic, people-focused environment? We're looking for an energetic and driven HR Manager to champion our company culture, enhance the employee journey, and ensure our HR practices are visionary, designed for sustainable change.

As an HR Manager, you'll play a vital role in shaping our workplace, acting as a culture ambassador and trusted guide for our employees. You'll lead by example, inspire engagement, and ensure every aspect of the employee lifecycle is delivered to the highest standard-all while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement through utilising people data.

What You'll Do

Employee experience and engagement

• Be a brand ambassador for our culture, embedding company values and fostering a sense of belonging.
• Partner with the Director of People to drive initiatives that amplify employee engagement and reinforce our Employee Value Proposition (EVP).
• Champion internal and external communications to celebrate achievements and promote people-focused initiatives.
• Ensuring success of our new starters through continuous improvement of the onboarding process.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Be a visible, approachable resource for employees, offering expert guidance on employee relations issues.
• Manage absence reporting, ensure fair application of disciplinary processes, and monitor sick pay policies.
• Support grievance and disciplinary processes with confidence and compliance expertise.

Learning & Development

• Execute and grow our learning and development plan, coordinating courses, managing suppliers, and encouraging upskilling through tools like LinkedIn Learning.
• Manage learning licenses, push utilisation and ensure employees have access to resources that fuel their growth.

Reward, Recognition, and Social Activities

• Oversee payroll processes to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Plan and execute team-building activities, company-wide events, and charity initiatives, creating memorable experiences while keeping budgets in check.
• Manage our benefits programme

What You'll Need

Experience & Expertise

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of HR compliance, best practices, and UK employment law.
• Proven experience supporting disciplinary and grievance processes.

Skills & Attributes

• Energetic and positive, with a can-do attitude.
• Diplomatic and skilled influencer who builds trust and fosters collaboration.
• Detail-oriented and process-driven, with a commitment to accuracy.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Passionate about creating a positive and engaging workplace.

What You'll Love

Wanstor is a sociable organisation and want to make sure everyone feels part of the team. Below are some of the perks we offer you:

• 24 days annual leave, rising by 1 day each year to a maximum of 28 days + Bank Holidays
• We have regular lunch and learns from staff and external speakers
• We offer everyone 5 days a year to learn something new
• We provide 2 days to volunteer
• We are a friendly team and have several team events throughout the year organised by our social team.
• We have a lovely office based in Borough, hosting a great coffee machine and a rooftop terrace
• Benenden healthcare services and Perkbox rewards scheme