HR Manager London, England
Job description
Cargiant are looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead our HR function and support the directors to achieve a range of strategic objectives relating to the people and workforce development. To manage the day to day operations of the HR team, Recruitment and Payroll team ensuring all teams operate a quality service to all and at all times. This is a hands on position where not only will you be stategic you will also be very opertational in your approach.
About Cargiant
Cargiant is officially the largest car dealership in the World with 7000 vehicles in stock and retail sales of over 900-1000 cars per week! We opened our doors to the public in 1976 with the mission to change the car buying process forever. For over 40 years our customers have come from all over London and the surrounding areas because they trust us to remove the hassle, eliminate the stress but more importantly save them both money and time.
As a Cargiant employee you’ll be based at the heart of Cargiant, a 48-acre site (equivalent to 30 football pitches or 720 tennis courts!) based in North West London. Having built its reputation on retailing great product at unbeatable prices, Cargiant has been instrumental in changing the perceptions of the used car sector, and are committed to offering their expert and friendly advice. Our awards include, the Motor Trader Industry Awards, Car Retailer of the Year Award and Used Car Awards from Car Dealer, to name but a few.
Duties to include
- Provide advice and guidance to the management team in dealing with all people related matters, including disciplinary, grievances, absence management and redundancy/ restructures etc.
- Coach and support managers through their people related issues, ensuring advice is in line with Company policy and current legislation
- Line management of 3 direct reports
- Ensuring the effective management of ER cases to mitigate any risk of litigation against the business
- Manage relationships with externally appointed specialist advisors (e.g. Pension, Employment etc), ensuring a cost effective service is provided, negotiating renewals when necessary
- Manage the administration of all benefits
- Continuously identify HR process improvements and lead on the effective delivery of such projects
- Implement programmes to attract and retain employees and improve the employee experience within the workplace
- Support the MD in setting and reviewing pay structures on annual basis.
- Ensure the Company complies with any legal reporting requirements (e.g. Gender Pay, Modern Slavery etc)
- Design, review and update all policies and procedures to reflect changes to current legislation and/or the company processes
- To compile monthly HR metrics including staff turnover, retention etc. and create and implement action plans and recommend changes for improvement
- Work with the Training team to develop employees and management capabilities
- Oversee the effective management off all processes relating to employee requests, e.g. flexible working, maternity, paternity etc ensuring relevant documentation is accurately completed
- Oversee the effective management of all processes during the employee lifecycle, ensuring that all relevant documentation is completed accurately.
- Ensure regular audit of Visas, driving licences and credit checks as necessary
- Ensure regular audits of digital and paper-based employee files are conducted to ensure content is legally compliant
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Experienced HR Manager with generalist experience
- Payroll Experience, ideally Sage 50.
- CIPD qualified (minimum CIPD level 5)
- Thrives in fast paced environment and happy to deal with operational tasks
- Able to build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders
- Confident in conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and overall ER Management
- Excellent knowledge of UK Employment Law
- Ability to work under pressure and with competing priorities
- Confident communicator and comfortable challenging decisions when necessary
- Excellent computer skills incl. Microsoft Word and Excel.
Benefits
- You will receive great benefits including:
- 28 days' holiday pro rata
- Company pension scheme
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Onsite gym
- Vehicle purchase discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Cargiant is officially the largest car dealership in the World with 7000 vehicles in stock and retail sales of over 900-1000 cars per week! We opened our doors to the public in 1976 with the mission to change the car buying process forever. For over 40 years our customers have come from all over London and the surrounding areas because they trust us to remove the hassle, eliminate the stress but more importantly save them both money and time.
As a Cargiant employee you’ll be based at the heart of Cargiant, a 48-acre site (equivalent to 30 football pitches or 720 tennis courts!) based in North West London. Having built its reputation on retailing great product at unbeatable prices, Cargiant has been instrumental in changing the perceptions of the used car sector, and are committed to offering their expert and friendly advice. Our awards include, the Motor Trader Industry Awards, Car Retailer of the Year Award and Used Car Awards from Car Dealer, to name but a few.
