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This position represents an 'impact' role, demanding a professional ready to dive in and make a difference from day one. Each day presents new challenges, making it an exciting journey for those seeking dynamic opportunities. We are in search of a team player who thrives in a cohesive, hardworking, and enjoyable environment. Our team prides itself on being high-performing, agile, and adaptable, ensuring we meet and exceed expectations in an ever-evolving industry landscape. We want to add an experienced HR Manager to our dynamic and high performing HR team. This role is instrumental in providing comprehensive HR support across the Group of businesses, contributing to the effective management of our workforce, and supporting key HR initiatives, including change programs and transformations. Key Responsibilities: Employee Relations: Lead on Employee Relation matters. Provide expert and confident advice and guidance on ER matters, including disciplinary issues, grievances, and performance management. Support managers in handling complex HR matters, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant employment legislation. Change Management and Transformation: Collaborate with senior leadership to support change programs and organisational transformations. Assist in the development and implementation of change management strategies, ensuring smooth transitions and effective communication to our Stakeholders and Employees. HR Policy and Procedure: Actively review and update HR policies and procedures in line with best practices and legal requirements. Deliver training to Stakeholders, Managers and Employees on HR policies, ensuring understanding and compliance across the Group. Employee Engagement: Face off to the Employee Forum to collaborate on HR/People initiatives. Support initiatives to enhance employee engagement and morale across all levels of the Group. Assist in the design and implementation of employee feedback mechanisms, such as surveys and focus groups. HR Administration: Line Manage and oversee HR administrative processes, including employee data management, documentation, and HRIS updates and improvements. Manage oversight of HR Admin to ensure accurate and timely record-keeping, maintaining confidentiality and data protection standards. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field (CIPD qualification desirable). Proven experience as an HR Manager, preferably within a "Group Company" of 250 employees. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices. Experience in supporting change programs, organisational transformations, or restructuring initiatives. Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels. Confidence to work independently. Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in HRIS systems and MS Office Suite. Experience: Previous experience of HR in the Advice and Wealth Management Financial Services is preferable. Previous experience of HR Leadership and independent delivery is essential. Evidenced experience of HR change programmes. Experience of Managing Talent acquisition. Experience of deploying D&I initiatives. Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing matters. Strong interpersonal skills. An ability to work under time pressure on high profile matters. Experience of managing performance improvement processes and frameworks, quality programmes and efficiency improvement.
This role has a starting salary of £68,774 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. This is a 12 month fixed term role. We are excited to be hiring a new People Business Partner with a focus on Transformation programmes to join our team for the next 12 months. This is a new role which has been created to support the transformation ambitions of the council, and they're big! We're looking for someone who has experience working as a business partner who can work with stakeholders across the organisation to scope, design, implement and embed transformation activities for our workforce. The team is based in Woodhatch Place in Reigate. We make sure we spend time in the office to collaborate and to spend time in person with our stakeholders, but we work in a hybrid and agile way to meet the needs of our client groups. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team If you're successful, you'll be working as part of a large People and Change team full of great People and Change professionals. You'll work directly with our directorate facing People Business Partners and our Strategic OD Consultants as part of an experienced and credible team. We'll be here to share our knowledge, networks, ideas and experience with you and to help you when things feel hard. Our manager will trust you to work autonomously, and support you as you need it. You'll be challenged to develop and grow in the role and you'll have access to a really good range of development opportunities. Don't be put off by what you think working in a county council is like. We're driven, ambitious for our workforce and constantly striving to add value in the work we do. We get to support the workforce who are working directly with our most vulnerable residents and that matters. Not every organisation can say that. Your role in People & Change transformation We are on our own transformation journey as an HR & OD team. We have big ambitions organised around 4 areas, Leadership, Capability, our Operating model, and Technology. Working with stakeholders to design and implement People and Change transformation programmes including work to transform career development. Facilitating change readiness in the workforce to support transformation priorities including equipping leaders with the skills and mindset necessary to lead through change effectively. Your role in HR Business Partnering within transformation We're also working with colleagues across the council on a number of transformation programmes. Programmes focused on how we organise our people, systems and ways of working, and programmes focused on how we redesign our services around our residents. You'll have a key role in supporting this work and it will be important to quickly establish partnership with senior leadership and programme partners, providing strategic, operational and tactical HR expertise and insights to support business decisions, drive transformation and enhance organisational growth and success. Ensuring People & Change strategies, policies, systems and processes are aligned with transformation goals, providing guidance on change management best practices and facilitating the implementation of initiatives to support organisational change effectively. Coordinating and collaborating with other People & Change functions to organise and resource the HR & OD aspects of change management activities, overseeing activity and monitoring progress against milestones to mitigate risks and optimise outcomes. Utilising HR data, insight and analytics to monitor the effectiveness of transformation initiatives, identify trends, and provide insights to leadership for informed decision making, including recommendations for adjustments to strategies or interventions as needed. We are looking for an experienced business partner who can evidence a solid track record of successfully embedding change initiatives. You will have outstanding communication abilities to effectively influence and articulate the desired outcomes of our programme of work. You will be able to secure collaboration, fostering a shared vision and alignment or aims and outcomes across the council. Shortlisting Criteria To apply for this role, there are three application questions set out below. These are really important. This is your opportunity to tell us more than is in your CV, although we want to see that too. Help us by providing great examples. If you're shortlisted, we'll send you the interview questions in advance. We genuinely want you to present the best version of yourself. These are the questions we'd like you to answer. How have you facilitated change readiness within a large workforce? How have you navigated organisational dynamics to secure collaboration? How have you used HR data, insight, and analytics to monitor the effectiveness of a change initiative? We want to see your business partnering skills and experience in action and understand how you have successfully designed and embedded change. We're going to use your answers to these questions to shortlist, so make them count. Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on Monday 15th July. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Contract: Fixed Term (14 months) Closing date: Monday 15th July About the role The role, Head of Change Management is instrumental in driving the company's growth ambition, transformation portfolio and achievement of strategic objectives. By guiding and leading change initiatives, you will contribute to the overall success of the organization. Boots UK has a significant portfolio of transformation change comprising multiple large scale programmes. The Head of Change Management will play a crucial role within Boots and No7 Beauty Company, leading and overseeing the implementation of change initiatives within the transformation portfolio. The Head of Change Management will report to the Director of Strategic Planning & Programme Management, collaborating closely with various teams such as IT2A, Communications and the Executive team. You will take ownership of the tools and capabilities required to support the delivery of the Transformation Change Management portfolio, own the business change journey and will be accountable for documenting and assessing how this impacts team members. As well as leading a team of Change Managers, creating a continual growth mindset driving the Change Management agenda and capability within the team, function and across the business. Key responsibilities include: Develop and deliver an integrated business change strategy and approach, across the portfolio of transformation programmes Lead and mentor a team of change management professionals, providing guidance, support and best practice. Collaborate with senior leadership to define the change strategy and objectives, communicate the vision, and secure buy-in from stakeholders. Foster a culture of change readiness and adaptability within the organization with the use an organisational and business change impact assessment approach. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of change initiatives, making adjustments as necessary to achieve desired outcomes. Incorporating learnings and recommendations across the portfolio. What you'll need to have Experience successfully leading and managing complex transformation change programmes APM Change Management practiontioner or equivalent with experience in a Change Management role with in a medium/large organisation. Strong knowledge of Change Management methodologies and tools with experience delivering Change Management tools and capabilities within a portfolio of projects and programmes. Strong stakeholder management, able to influence, secure buy-in, resolve conflicts & manage expectations at all levels Excellent communicator, listener and ability to engage, building relationships at all levels Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings Plan Discretionary annual bonus Generous employee discounts Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more. Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme. We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. Why Boots At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better. What's next If your application is successful, our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion you will be notified by email. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best. #LI-Onsite
HR Administrator Monday-Friday 8:30-5pm (37.5hours a week) Temporary role for 11months £14.26ph (£27,817pa) Pure are working with a large organisation in Felixstowe who are looking for an Administrator to join their HR Team. The desirable candidate will be an experienced administrator with excellent written and verbal communication skills. HR experience is desirable but not essential. This role is a temporary position for up to 11months. Job Role: To provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective administrative service for the HR Department with specific focus on Employee Relations, Transactional or Recruitment administration. Provide a front-line service to internal and external stakeholders, answering and escalating queries as required. Ensuring processes are delivered in a timely and efficient manner and in line with policy. Key Responsibilities: Proactively undertake the administration for a range of HR activities spanning the full employee lifecycle, in accordance with agreed timescales and quality standards. Plan the efficient delivery of all work delegated, meeting expectations and timescales set by others. Take ownership of administrative tasks or processes through to completion, proactively resolving issues and monitoring data discrepancies. Maintain all HR data and documentation to the highest standard and in accordance with agreed processes and legislation. Adhere strictly to Data protection policies and ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times. Ensure application of regulatory and business compliance both in the day-to-day delivery of role and in the application of processes relating to employees. Maintain up to date compliance and data processing processes, with clear understanding and reference to Record of Processing and GDPR requirements. Become the process owner for specific areas of responsibility and in line with progression framework. Identifying issues and improvements and making suggestions for changes, implementing agreed changes across all relevant documentation including but not limited to; procedures, guidance, checklists, employee app, Record of Processing. Ensure all statutory and Company checks on potential new employees are performed rigorously and any issues quickly escalated. Regularly and proactively review HR processes and recommend options for improvement. Investigate personal errors and seek opportunities to improve and learn. Support other team members in delivering credible HR service, through knowledge sharing and offering advice. Act as support for the wider HR team, including those based at other UK Ports. Build and maintain effective working relationships with all departments based on mutual trust and understanding. Support wider employment market engagement initiatives. Undertake regular audits of internal systems to ensure data quality and integrity. Responsible for data deletion and archiving in line with Record of Processing for own processes. Provide support in delivering key projects across the HR function, researching and sharing information with colleagues as requested to formulate proposals, policies, briefings and presentations. Key Skills: Set clear objectives to organise and manage your work improve personal effectiveness and output. Manage and meet customer expectations deliver on commitments for services. Demonstrate complete accountability for your own actions take responsibility for change. Work with, and learn from others to achieve shared improvements build expertise. Solve problems identify and analyse causes not symptoms. Model and set high personal standards challenge standards to raise own performance. Be a credible colleague to stakeholders through knowledge, behaviour and confidence. Support others in the team, department and wider organisation demonstrate positive, supportive behaviours. Act, and treat others with integrity do what you say, be consistent and be open and honest.