HR Manager
Based in Birmingham (Oldbury, Sandwell, Dudley, Halesowem)
Paying between £45k - £55k + Bonus + Benefits
Perm - On-site
LHH have been retained by our client, a leading global manufacturer to recruit a proactive and hands-on HR Manager to join their expanding team in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a growing small business focused on enhancing staff engagement and fostering a vibrant people culture. As the HR Manager, you will play a key role in organising staff events, driving employee engagement, and managing all HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, and staff development initiatives to support the company's continued success.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Recruitment and Inductions:
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including posting job listings, shortlisting candidates, and coordinating interviews.
- Conduct inductions for new hires, ensuring all formalities are completed and the onboarding process is smooth.
- Set up new staff on the HR platform, assist with distributing contracts, training materials, policies, and the employee handbook.
- Liaise with the accounts team to ensure new employees are set up with payroll.
2. Appraisals, Disciplinaries & Grievances:
- Ensure departmental managers conduct regular appraisals and provide support as needed.
- Assist with managing disciplinary actions and grievances, including participating in meetings and liaising with external consultants.
- Maintain accurate records of discussions between management and staff.
3. Training Checks & CPD Opportunities:
- Verify completion of training and prompt managers to address any overdue training.
- Regularly update departmental training matrices to support salary progression opportunities.
- Evaluate the adequacy of training resources and organise training workshops as needed.
- Identify and facilitate CPD opportunities to enhance staff skills and performance.
4. Company / Employee Communications:
- Distribute company announcements, including holiday periods and working day changes, in collaboration with department managers.
- Ensure clear and effective communication across the organisation.
5. Policies:
- Conduct an audit of HR policies and ensure they are included in the employee handbook.
- Regularly review and update policies, ensuring they are distributed and acknowledged by staff.
- Address any discrepancies related to policy distribution.
6. Monitor Morale:
- Focus on employee morale, culture, and ethos, implementing strategies to improve and maintain high levels of satisfaction.
- Conduct employee satisfaction surveys and develop improvement plans.
- Support team-building activities and work events.
7. Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs):
- Implement and manage Performance Improvement Plans, including setting KPIs and monitoring progress.
- Handle potential outcomes of PIPs, including removal from bonus schemes.
8. Maximise HR Platform Efficiencies:
- Utilise the HR platform effectively for data management.
- Continuously seek ways to improve HR processes through technology.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- CIPD or equivalent HR qualification preferred.
- Proven experience in HR management, including recruitment, employee relations, and policy development.
- Strong understanding of employment law and best HR practises.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
- Proficiency in HR software and data management.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A supportive and family-oriented work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Access to cutting-edge HR tools and resources.
- Regular team events and activities to foster a positive company culture.
If you possess the qualifications and experience required for this role, our client would like to hear from you. Apply now to join their dynamic and growing team.
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.