HR Manager Gloucester, England
Job description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a fast paced, multi award-winning, market leading Educational Technology Company based in Gloucester. Avantis develops award winning classroom technology for the education sector.
The company’s focus on education has enabled it to drive new technology concepts exclusively for the classroom. The ethos of challenging the status quo and constantly improving classroom technology has enabled Avantis to create some of the most recognizable and innovative brands in the UK education technology market.
Purpose and Scope
To support the CFO in delivering a proactive HR service, providing consistent and professional HR guidance across all departments. Working with the CFO to ensure the business plan, strategy and people objectives are delivered year on year.
Supported by the CFO, the HR Manager has responsibility for HR policy, practice and culture.
The HR Manager has responsibility for developing the HR function within the company and leading recruitment.
To ensure that HR are putting our people at the heart of everything we do and living by the company’s values on a day-to-day basis. Ensuring they are embedded, and a positive performance and accountable culture exists.
To provide support to the company at a time of significant change, assisting in the implementation of programmes of work, which support and enable change to take place.
Primary responsibilities
· The HR Manager will ensure that the Company complies with all laws and regulations relating to employment and will act as a trusted advisor to Directors and Managers in all aspects of HR.
· To develop a strong working relationship with Senior Line Managers, providing them with expert guidance, coaching and support on the full range of HR activities in order to ensure a consistent and fair approach to people management throughout the Company.
· In conjunction with the CFO, the HR Manager will ensure the development, implementation and maintenance of HR policies and procedures to ensure effective, fair and consistent management of people throughout the Company.
· In conjunction with the CFO, the HR Manager will ensure the development, implementation and maintenance of HR policies and procedures to ensure effective, fair and consistent management of people throughout the Company.
· The HR Manager will contribute and support the leadership of the Company in a way which supports the achievement of the Company’s vision, values and strategic objectives. Acting as a champion for effective people management to ensure the organisation develops a people-oriented company culture.
· The HR Manager will lead and administer the Company performance management system ensuring managers complete employee development reviews in accordance with Company policy. Propose, plan and implement initiatives to drive a high-performance team, as well as an inclusive and collaborative culture.
· The HR Manager will lead on all recruitment and ensure that there are consistent recruitment practices, supporting the Directors with talent mapping and succession planning processes.
· To support the finance team in the monthly preparation and review of payroll as and when required.
· Involvement with ad-hoc project work as required for the need of the business.
· This job description is intended to reflect the post holder’s duties that would normally be expected to be undertaken. Owing to the nature of the post, the above duties are not exhaustive, and the Company may require you from time to time to undertake additional duties within your capabilities.
Required skills / qualifications
· CIPD Qualified (Level 7)
· A good general level of education
Desirable
· Degree in a related subject
· Coaching qualification
· Conflict / Medication qualification
Experience
· Proven HR Generalist experience of at least 5 years.
o Desirable varied experience across different organisations operating in an agile environment,
· Evidence of constructive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across organisational boundaries.
· Experience of coaching and mentoring.
· Ability to manage sensitive situations with diplomacy.
· Organisational change management experience.
· Conflict resolution experience.
· Experience of managing budgets.
· Proven experience of direct recruitment.
Knowledge
· Knowledge of HR / Payroll systems.
· Conversant and up to date with all aspects of employment law, policies, and HR best practice.
· Desirable requirement of knowledge of a fast paced commercial organisation
Skills
· Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
· Strong influencing, persuading and negotiating skills.
· Excellent planning and organising skills with a track record of achieving tasks and projects to challenging deadlines.
· To be a role model for the culture and values of the business.
· Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to establish positive relationships and engagement with colleagues at all levels.
· A clear thinker, able to motivate and make effective decisions in a complex and challenging environment.
· Proficient in the use of MS office applications
· Desirable ability to implement creative and imaginative approaches to people management and to identify new options for service development.
General
· To work flexibly when required
· To maintain strict confidentiality
· A consistent and fair people manger and advocate
· A strong commitment to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hours a week. 08.30 -17.00
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gloucester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- HR: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gloucester
