Senior HR Manager

£50,000 pro rata

Leeds – Hybrid

6 months Fixed Term Contract

ASAP start

At Another we are looking for a Senior HR Manager to work within an established organisation for a 6 month fixed term contract. Reporting into the People Director, you will be responsible for leading a small HR team whilst ensuring the effective implementation of the people strategy.

In this role you will be required to be a highly experienced HR generalist with a strong understanding of HR Information systems. You will execute strategic initiatives through hands-on HR skills whilst also managing the development of others, policies, processors and the HR information systems (HRIS) implementation

The Role

Supervise a dedicated HR team ensuring their effective performance, growth, and well-being.
Implement the People Strategy through actionable operational plans, these will need to align daily functions with long-term objectives.
Take charge of the project development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the organisation’s HRIS.
Direct the development, review, and implementation of HR policies, ensuring alignment with best practices and legal requirements
Keeping up to date with new hr UK employment legislation developments, updating policies and communicating with stakeholders accordingly
Develop and implement workforce data and insights to drive improved and proactive decision making in collaboration with the HR Director
Prepare regular HR management information reports for presentation to senior leadership.
Partner with managers and key stakeholders, offering expert guidance on escalated employee relations, performance evaluations, absence management, and organisational restructuring.
Lead the practical implementation of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives.
Proactively identify and support HR compliance and controls, mitigating risk.
Support initiatives for organisational change, including workforce planning, leadership development, succession, restructuring, and cultural development programs.
Enhance employee experience, fostering high levels of engagement, well-being, and retention.
Support initiatives for learning and development business wide, including ongoing leadership development learning initiatives
Improve service provision and delivery to stakeholder groups across the organisation,
Engaging with all stakeholders at all levels of the business, including Trade Union partners

Experience required

Extensive experience or working as a senior HR professional, ideally gained in a complex unionised SME business
Strong people leader who will manage and develop their team effectively, a great team player who delivers results through working collaboratively
Strong experience of managing end-to-end HRIS projects and system implementation
Knowledge of UK employment law and a background of managing complex ER cases
Has a background of managing change projects; restructuring, TUPE, cultural change
Experience of working within a complex and ambiguous business environment
Pragmatist and shows political awareness, diplomacy and discretion
A strong influencer and can work closely with senior stakeholders reconciling different views in sensitive areas.
Effective communication and presentation skills

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.

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