Role Overview:
We are seeking an HR Manager to support the smooth running of all aspects of HR and office operations for a leading Operations and Maintenance specialist in the utility-scale ground-mounted solar farms sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Head of Finance & HR to ensure smooth HR and office operations.
- Supervise the Office and Field Manager, including fleet management, asset availability, and IT support.
- Maintain up-to-date staff details and training records; manage contract changes like promotions and pay rises.
- Administer the PDR and Year-End Annual Leave processes.
- Handle disciplinary, grievance, and competency processes with third-party HR support, ensuring compliance with employment law.
- Regularly review staff compliance with company policies and address any issues.
- Manage internal communications.
- Oversee recruitment, induction, and probation processes for new hires.
- Assist with payroll preparation.
- Improve and automate HR processes.
- Coordinate role-appropriate training courses for staff.
- Implement employee engagement and morale initiatives.
- Ensure company adherence to employment law with HR support.
- Work according to the company's Integrated Management System to achieve Quality, H&S, and Environmental objectives.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes, including the anti-bribery policy.
Preferred Skills:
- Previous experience in a similar role or organisation.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
- Proactive with strong organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter with a flexible mindset.