HR Manager

TYNE & WEAR (Ref 644) PERMANENT

UP TO £46K + benefits

The HR Manager is a newly created role and reflects the growth an ambition of the business. You will support the Head of HR to deliver a people partnering service across all UK sites, through effectively leading the People Partnering team. The HR Manager will work with the wider People Team: Recruitment, People Services and Learning and Development.

The company is hugely successful, and this is an opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to add further value to the HR team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Head of HR to drive forward the people agenda and strategic projects including pay and benefits, restructuring, TUPE, and performance management
• Manage the workload of the People Partnering team to ensure they perform at their best
• Help to shape and implement effective People solutions to meet the needs of the workforce
• Manage complex ER casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence and retirement
• Support the People Partners to build trusted and credible relationships with their stakeholders
• Support the compilation and delivery of relevant training and coaching for managers

Skills and qualification required:

• Fully CIPD qualified, or qualified by experience
• Willing to work towards qualifications to assist with their own personal development
• Prior people management experience
• Good knowledge of all areas of current employment law
• Strong understanding of a people partnering approach
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels, both internally and externally
• Leadership skills
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, positive thinker with a 'can-do’ attitude
• Strong negotiating skills to be able to deal with difficult and complex situations
• Experience of developing and supporting managers through change