HR Manager (Permanent)

Job Title: HR Manager

Location: London / Hybrid

Salary: FTE £40,000 - £50,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits (Pro Rata Salary £32,000 - £40,000 per annum)

Job Type: Permanent, Part Time

Working Hours: 28 hours per week which can be configured across four or five days

techUK Overview:

techUK represents the companies and technologies that are defining today the world that we will live in tomorrow. 900 companies are members of techUK. Collectively they employ more than 800,000 people, about half of all tech sector jobs in the UK. These companies range from leading FTSE 100 companies to new innovative start-ups.

About the Role:

As HR Manager, you will help to create and deliver people programmes and practices which help to foster an engaged and high performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Relations:

• Review, create and maintain all people policies and procedures and provide advice and guidance on their application to employees and line managers
• Advise and coach managers on people issues to promote positive employee relations, increase engagement, minimise risk, encourage a proactive approach to people matters and develop greater line manager accountability
• Assist in the development of line manager people management capabilities, including through training and coaching to promote a positive, 'people-centric' culture underpinned by our values
• Manage employee relations matters including performance, capability, conduct, absence, disciplinary, grievance, appeals, restructures etc.
• Data analytics to highlight trends, risks, opportunities and track progress
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law, key trends and best practice to inform our employee relations approach and practices
• Lead on 'best place to work' initiatives and participate in relevant forums including the employee pulse group and social committee
• Lead on employee relations related projects

Diversity and Inclusion:

• Lead on Diversity and Inclusion activities
• Assess current D&I activities and develop a plan of action with clear aims and key milestones
• Design and implement strategies and initiatives which build the knowledge and confidence of our team and encourage them to take an active role in advancing our D&I aims
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Diversity and Inclusion best practice to inform our approach and programmes
• Data analytics to highlight trends, risks, opportunities and track progress
• Coach, guide and support line managers in promoting and role modelling inclusive behaviour across the organisation
• Organise events and activities to increase awareness and celebrate diversity

Wellbeing:

• Lead on wellbeing activities and programmes
• Design and develop a programme of support to promote mental and physical wellbeing
• Develop a 'hub' for employees to provide accessible wellbeing information and resources
• Data analytics to highlight trends, risks, opportunities and track progress

Talent Management:

• Lead on talent management initiatives and programmes including the career framework, development programmes and succession planning
• Keep the career framework under review and recommend changes in line with the evolving needs of the business
• Partner with line managers to identify team development needs and propose solutions
• Review performance data and recommend interventions to drive high performance
• Identify key roles and talent and develop and maintain an active succession plan
• Design and implement employee engagement and retention strategies
• Oversee the design and delivery of training interventions working closely with the Recruitment and HR Operations Manager

About you:

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

• Proven track record in employee relations with experience of working on a broad range of issues
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law
• Experience of designing and implementing successful D&I strategies relevant to a small organisation

Desired Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience working with career frameworks and performance management
• Experience in employee development

Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and planning skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Strong customer service orientation

Additional Information:

This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.

The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment.

This is based out of techUK's London offices. However, techUK operates a flexible working policy.

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