People Operations Manager
Location: Lewes - Hybrid Working
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (Depending on experience)
Our client is a leading charity dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for children and young adults with complex neurodisabilities, physical disabilities and health needs. Their state-of-the-art facilities and expert colleagues create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive, reach their full potential and make a difference to their lives and that of their families.
The Role
As the People Operations Manager you will lead a small number of people team colleagues, and be responsible for managing and optimising processes, enhancing colleague experience, ensuring compliance with employment law and company policies, and lead key HR projects.
- People Operations Management: Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the generalist side of the people team. and supporting the Director of People & Culture operations.
- Leadership: Cultivating a high-performing team environment, leading and inspiring the team to drive results and improvements.
- Colleague Experience: Lead initiatives to boost colleague experience, including colleague reward, recognition, benefits and engagement.
- Policy & Process: Implement strong policies and procedures reflecting company culture, identifying opportunities for improvements to process and ways of working.
- Compliance and Risk Management: Keep up to date with HR best practice/ Employment Law, Data Protection and GDPR to ensure operation/policy align.
- Data Management and Reporting: Track HR metrics, assessing operational effectiveness and providing insights from data to inform decision-making.
- Collaboration and Partnership: Building strong relationships and partnerships with stakeholders.
- Project Management: Lead projects, develop and maintain project plans and coordinate resources.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
- Minimum Level 5 CIPD qualification in Human Resources
- Proven experience in HR operations, with a strong understanding of HR processes and best practices
- Excellent knowledge of employment law and regulations
- Experienced and effective leader, who's passionate about people management and motivating teams
- Can demonstrate delivery of options/solutions to address needs across all levels in an organisation
- Experience in leading and managing HR projects to successful outcomes and driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong stakeholder management, relationship building and influencing skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and quality of output
- Technology savvy - utilises broad range of software applications and proficient in HRIS systems
Other useful skills and experience:
- Accreditation to work with psychometrics and/or a leadership qualification, an advantage.
- Knowledge of educational, residential or health setting
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, they provide access to:
- Discounts & Savings
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Healthcare Cashplan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health & Wellbeing Centre
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Death in Service benefits
- Free tea/coffee/kitchen facilities
- Onsite Café
- Free parking.
- Free flu jabs
Plus, they cover the cost for all DBS checks and renewals!
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.