HR Manager
- Location: Loughton, Essex
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum (DOE)
I am recruiting for a People & Talent Manager to provide high-quality operational and advisory HR support across my Client's organisation. This hands-on, generalist role is ideal for a Senior HR Advisor ready to step up or an HR Manager looking for a new challenge in a professional or financial services environment. The role focuses on delivery and collaboration, offering practical support and insights rather than leading firm-wide people strategies.
Job Purpose:
HR Operations & Employee Relations:
- Provide daily HR advice and support to Managers and Partners.
- Handle employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, and performance concerns with fairness and consistency.
- Update HR policies and procedures to reflect current employment legislation and best practices.
- Maintain accurate HR records and ensure GDPR compliance.
Recruitment & Early Careers:
- Manage end-to-end recruitment activities for experienced hires and early careers.
- Build relationships with educational institutions to support talent pipelines.
- Oversee work experience programmes and support progression into trainee roles.
Reward, Pay & Data Insight:
- Conduct salary benchmarking and support biannual pay reviews and progression decisions.
- Provide data-driven insights to Partners to aid in pay-related decisions.
Performance, Development & Engagement:
- Assist in the delivery of performance review cycles and development plans.
- Coach Managers on effective performance management.
- Analyse engagement, retention, and absence trends to provide actionable insights.
HR Systems & Reporting:
- Optimise HR software systems and ensure data accuracy.
- Produce regular HR metrics and reports to inform strategic decisions.
HR Projects & Training:
- Lead HR projects and initiatives aligned with business needs.
- Design and deliver internal training sessions.
People Management:
- Line manage and support HR support roles, providing guidance and prioritization.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within a professional or financial services environment (desirable)
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
- Experience in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and HR operations.
- Proficient in data handling, salary benchmarking, and HR reporting.
- Ability to advise and support stakeholders at various levels of seniority.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
