Ref: RF 1918     Position: HR Manager  
           
  Salary: Competitive     Location: South East UK (Kent)  
           
 

THE COMPANY

The company is a large industrial service group in Northern Europe, with businesses serving Continental Europe, the whole of the United Kingdom and Ireland.

THE ROLE

Key Task

  • To provide professional HR advice and assistance to management and staff and to support the development of HR policies and procedures which support the delivery of business objections throughout the business unit.

Main Duties

  • To assist the Group HR function with specific activities related to the achievement of business objectives and medium/long term HR strategies.
  • To support the development and improvement of HR systems and procedures and reviewing these in accordance with current requirements and employment legislation.
  • To provide support and first line advice to line managers on all HR issues.
  • Negotiate with Trade Unions within the parameters set by the Company on all relevant matters such as annual wage talks, terms and conditions, reviewing current agreements etc.
  • To promote and sustain the Company's performance appraisal system and address any resulting training or development needs.
  • To manage, under the auspices of the Group HR Director, specific HR Improvement projects to improve business efficiency.
  • Conduct disciplinary and grievance hearings in accordance with Company policy.
  • Manage the recruitment and selection process and expedite the administration of this process.
  • Participate in the consultative stages and manage any restructuring activity.
  • Develop a training plan and budget to meet the priority needs in relation to correct business objectives.
  • Be fully trained in the use and administration of psychometric testing as an aid to the recruitment and selection of appropriate key personnel.
  • To identify current and future trends in remuneration policy and advise the Group HR Director on relevant action.
  • To prepare the HR and Training budget, ensuring that the function retains high standards of performance in an efficient and cost effective manner.
  • To manage and maintain the computerised HR system which allows for the retrieval of information easily.
  • To closely monitor sickness absence and implement appropriate action.
  • To be familiar with and adhere to the Company's H&S Policy as laid down by statute (H&SWA 1974) and to carry out any duties with due care and attention to personal health and safety and that of colleagues.
  • To ensure that quality standards and procedures required by BS:EN ISO 9001:2000 are met.
  • To undertake any other duties as required by the Company.

THE CANDIDATE

  • Degree qualified in a relevant discipline, preferably with a specific HR dimension.
  • CIPD qualified.
  • Good understanding of UK employment law and best practice HR policies.
  • Be able to demonstrate a track record of developing HR systems and processes.
  • Positive flexible attitude, a self-starter.
  • Ability to communicate at all levels, strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

For more information, please contact Anne Meyer quoting RF1918

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