HR Manager

Staff Recruitment & Selection:

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  Manage recruitment needs and advertise roles across platforms.
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  Handle application forms, employment inquiries, and assist in the selection process (shortlisting, interviews, references).
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  Notify unsuccessful candidates and issue appointment letters/contracts to successful ones.
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  Conduct right-to-work checks, update attendance records, and maintain relationships with recruitment agencies.

Employment Law & Advice:

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  Provide guidance on employment law and business practices to management.
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  Review and issue employee contracts, update handbooks, and ensure compliance with UK legislation.
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  Liaise with payroll for new starters and terminations.

Training & Development:

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  Develop and maintain training programs for staff and management.
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  Arrange external courses, source funding, and review onboarding programs.

Absence & Labour Turnover:

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  Monitor absence and turnover, conduct welfare interviews, and report to management.
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  Investigate absence issues and handle disciplinary actions.

Staff Welfare & Facilities:

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  Offer a confidential service for staff grievances and provide advice within company policies and legal boundaries.

Miscellaneous Duties:

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  Manage the Business Continuity Plan and Works Councils.
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  Handle employee benefits, absence management, and disciplinary procedures.
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  Oversee health checks, appraisals, and time & attendance systems.
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  Ensure compliance with ethical trading and health & safety requirements.
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  Support managers with HR tasks and assist with organisational development.
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  Liaise with unions and handle annual wage negotiations.