HR Manager
Bristol- Hybrid working
£37,000- £40,000
Full-time
About us
Meningitis Research Foundation is an international health charity head-quartered in the UK, driven by a passionate mission to prevent the devastating impact of meningitis. Founded by individuals whose lives were profoundly affected by meningitis, we are dedicated to enabling positive change by uniting people and knowledge to save lives.
The Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) is our worldwide network of people and groups who are driven by a shared purpose to defeat meningitis. By coming together to share their diverse experience and expertise, they are a formidable global force against this life-threatening condition.
We are currently a medium-sized charity with 30+ staff and an average of £2-£3milion income each year.
The role
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate HR Manager to join our team and support our mission by overseeing all aspects of human resources management within our organisation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies, policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, fostering a positive work environment, and supporting the professional development of our staff.
This role is important to the charity's success. People are our most important asset, and you will be the one to ensure we have a happy and productive workplace where everyone works to realise our established mission and objectives. Promoting the organisation's values and shaping a positive culture is a vital aspect of the role.
Key responsibilities
- Recruitment and on-boarding
- Employee relations- advising employees and management on HR-related matters.
- Performance management- overseeing the performance appraisal system, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and feedback mechanisms.
- Policy development and compliance- improve and maintain HR policies, procedures and initiatives in accordance with legal requirements and organisational strategy.
- HR Administration, for example maintain accurate employee records, including personnel files, absence records and HR databases.
About you
- Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in human resources management or a related field. CIPD certification is preferred.
- Proven experience in HR management, preferably in the charity sector or a similar non-profit organisation.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment laws and regulations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
- Solid organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- Commitment to the mission and values of our organisation.
What we can offer
- A relaxed, friendly and inclusive work environment
- £37,000 to £40,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience, including 2% employee pension contribution + 6% employer pension contribution.
- Hybrid flexible working model
- Cycle to work scheme
- Opportunity to work in an organisation that has a genuine impact globally, and a clear purpose to create a world free of Meningitis by 2030.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to contribute to the success of our charity and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. If you are passionate about HR and dedicated to supporting our mission, we encourage you to apply.
To apply for the position please send a CV detailing your relevant experience to be reviewed. Our in-house recruitment team will then be in contact if suitable to discuss the role in more detail.