Summary: The Human Resources (HR) Manager role at Stone King involves operational management of the HR team and leading key HR projects during a fixed-term contract for maternity cover. The position requires fostering a positive workplace culture, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and enhancing employee engagement. The HR Manager will report to the HR Director and collaborate with senior leaders to align HR initiatives with the firm's strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture aligned with SK's values and business goals
• Lead and develop the core HR team, ensuring operational excellence and timely project delivery
• Drive engagement strategies to enhance morale and job satisfaction
• Collaborate with senior leaders and HR team members to deliver consistent HR services
• Partner with the Senior ER Adviser to address employee concerns and promote a respectful workplace
• Develop communication strategies to keep employees informed about policies and initiatives
• Oversee engagement surveys and action planning to improve the employee experience
• Advocate for wellbeing, mental health support, and work-life balance
• Develop, communicate, and train on HR policies to ensure compliance with legal requirements and SK's values
• Guide managers on employment law and regulations to ensure compliance
• Support the performance review process and help identify and address performance issues
• Work with the Finance Team on salary reviews to ensure competitive compensation
• Oversee HR systems, payroll, benefits, and compliance with employment law
• Collaborate with the HR Data & Reporting Coordinator to leverage data for informed decision-making

Key Skills:

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or in a similar senior HR role
• In-depth knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and regulatory compliance
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Experience in managing and delivering HR projects and initiatives
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and experience with HR data
• Experience with HR systems, payroll, benefits administration, and performance management processes
• Ability to handle sensitive employee relations issues with discretion and professionalism
• Strong organisational skills
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach
• CIPD qualification or equivalent (desirable)

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Bath

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: HR