HR Manager (fixed term cover)

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Company Description

Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.

Position

We are looking for a HR Manager who be responsible for managing the operations of our HR services by partnering with managers to get the best out of our people. Alongside partnering with managers, you will lead and inspire a team of two, to deliver exceptional and professional operational services for all stake holders.

A key part of the HR Manager role is being confident in managing employee relations and performance related matters. You'll update and implement HR policies in line with employment law, best practice and Henshaws values, and provide training on employment policies to aspiring, new and experienced managers.

This is a great opportunity for someone who really wants to develop their skills and work within an organisation that aims to go beyond expectation for the people we employ and provide services too.

Salary: £20.89 per hour/£38.019.80

Hours: 35 (part-time considered)

Weeks: 52

Holiday: 5 weeks plus 10 days bank holiday

DBS: Enhanced with child barring

The role is a fixed term contract to cover a maternity leave period for approximately 6 months.

Closing Date: 13th January 2025 - 12 Noon

Requirements

o Approachable and professional attitude

o Confidence to build relationships with colleagues at all levels and drive best practice across the organisation

o Experience with managing a team small team

o Strong influencing skills with proven ability to challenge managers in a professional and pragmatic manner

o Experience of dealing with complex employment issues

o CIPD Level 5 in Human Resource Management

o Strong and up to date understanding of employment law

Other information

Henshaws Society for Blind People aims to employ a diverse workforce and is committed to equality of employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Henshaws is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group e.g. vulnerable adults, children or both. An Enhanced DBS with barring and reference checks will be sought from the successful candidate.

Henshaws reserves the right to check social media accounts of all successful applicants. For more information, please contact the HR department on 01423 814510.

Registered Charity No: 221888

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