Location: Remote working with onsite attendance for company meetings in Bristol 1 day every month
Salary: to £50k DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Benefits: 25 days holiday, birthday off, pension, £50 per month work from home allowance, PERKBOX employee benefits, discretionary company bonus, 4 days bookable training days on top of work-related training
PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST DRIVE FOR THIS ROLE
Aspire Jobs are working exclusively with our client who are a software company that are just about to go through a period of growth.
They are now bringing their HR & Training inhouse and therefore are looking for a CIPD level 5 qualified HR & Training Manager. The role is standalone and reports to the CEO. With a 50/50 split of HR and Training you will have experience of both.
The successful HR & Training Manager will: -
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CIPD level 5 or QBE
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Confidence to implement performance plans where needed
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Confident to deal with employment law changes
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Strong grounding in UK HR employment law
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Demonstrated track record in employee relations casework and risk management
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Experience in assessing, designing and implementing learning & development strategies
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Strong coaching skills, with the ability to influence and develop managers
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Excellent communication skills with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach
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Must drive and have own transport
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Be a natural leader who is self-motivated, determined and committed to delivering outcomes
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Commercially minded with a people-first approach
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Confident, approachable, relationship builder who is able to inspire trust
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Knowledge of digital learning platforms and LMS tools
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Exposure to scaling businesses’ (SME or high-growth environments) would be desirable
Responsibilities:
Employment Law & Compliance
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Ensure compliance with all relevant employment legislation, including contracts, policies, working time, equality, GDPR, and health & safety
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Provide proactive advice and reactive support for employee relations cases (disciplinaries, grievances, redundancies, TUPE, etc.)
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Develop, maintain, and communicate clear HR policies and procedures aligned with best practice and business needs
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Act as the point of escalation for complex HR matters, advising senior leaders on risk and resolution
Manager Coaching & Leadership Development
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Partner with managers to build their confidence in handling people-related matters, offering coaching and guidance to support effective decision-making
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Deliver training to leaders on key HR topics such as performance management, process / operational matters, and employee engagement
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Support leadership capability development through tailored workshops and ongoing coaching conversations
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Assist the CEO in creation, maintenance and planning of a clear succession strategy
Learning Culture & Organisational Development
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Define and implement the company’s learning strategy, ensuring it supports both technical excellence (software, data enrichment expertise) and soft skills (leadership, communication, customer excellence)
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Establish frameworks for continuous learning, from onboarding through to career progression, making learning part of everyday practice
Employee Experience & Engagement
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Act as a cultural ambassador, embedding their 4 key values and behaviours that align with the company’s vision
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Design initiatives to enhance employee engagement, retention, and career development - ensuring their successful implementations