HR MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION Our client Pearsons Glass Ltd is a well-established and renowned glass manufacturing company located in the heart of Liverpool. With over 100 years of experience in the industry, they take pride in their commitment to producing high-quality glass products while maintaining a strong focus on employee satisfaction and growth. They are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced HR Manager to join their team and play a pivotal role in their continued success. They can offer a 3-day working week between Monday and Friday (flexible hours) with a competitive salary and benefits package. Key Responsibilities: Recruitment & Selection The role of HR Manager will review all recruitment processes to ensure vacancies are filled in the most cost- efficient way and within the shortest time possible. The HR Manager, together with the appropriate departmental Manager, will be responsible for recruitment, selection and induction of all new employees. Employee Relations Taking a lead whilst advising and supporting managers on all Employee Relations issues, including performance management; sickness & absence; disciplinary & grievance procedures. Experience in conflict resolution, disciplinary processes and workplace investigations Monitoring, updating and advising staff and managers on HR policies and procedures, ensuring they are adhered to and effectively communicated across the organisation. Reviewing and updating the equality and diversity strategy, making recommendations on best practice and legislation. To monitor staff turnover, ensuring that exit interviews are carried out, analysing and reporting on findings. Management Responsibility Reporting directly to the Managing Director, as HR lead, ensuring the HR Department is always customer focused, delivering an efficient service to the organisation. Staff Training & Development Working closely with Management to identify, source and implement training, to further develop employee skills and improve the flexibility of the business. Manage the company s appraisal system and conduct appraisal meetings with the appropriate departmental Manager. HR Policy & Procedures With the assistance of our independent Employment Law Advisors, ensure terms and conditions and policies and procedures comply with current legislation and best practice. Essential Personal Competencies and Skills: Strong literacy skills with proven ability to draft policies, procedures and keep staff records updated. Excellent active listening skills with the ability to empathise with staff welfare issues and (where appropriate) offer practical help and advice while being mindful of the needs of the business. Delivery focused with the ability to prioritise and organise workload agreed within deadlines. Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues A proactive and can-do approach towards work tasks. Excellent presentation skills both formally and informally. Open communication style, with ability to communicate at all levels in an organisation. Good ambassadorial and diplomatic skills. A persuasive negotiator. Good personal presentation and high level of professionalism HR Knowledge & Competencies: Bachelor s degree in HR Management and/or CIPD level 5 (minimum) Excellent up to date knowledge of UK employment law legislation. Extensive knowledge of policies and procedures with proven track record of managing an HR function Strong competency interviewing and selection skills. Up to date knowledge of recruitment and staff retention methods. Experience in advising and managing grievance and disciplinary investigations Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook. Closing date: Friday 27 October 2023
