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Human Resources Manager - Fixed Term Contract

5 days ago

Blackburn

Role: People Manager Department: People Team Location: Blackburn Salary: £55,000 Employment Type: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) - part time or full-time options available People Manager Hippo Motor Group is a leading privately-owned vehicle leasing company with a robust presence in the automotive industry. With close to 350 employees across 3 sites, we pride ourselves on maintaining a professional yet family-like atmosphere that remains at the core of our operations. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and fostering a dynamic, supportive work environment. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic People Manager to oversee and lead our People Team (HR). The ideal candidate will support our dynamic, fast-paced business by managing both strategic and day-to-day operational HR matters. This role requires flexibility, the ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment, and a strong team player disposition. This position is a 14-month Maternity Cover fixed term contract, with a desired start date of 1st August. Key responsibilities • Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead a team consisting of a People Advisor Talent Acquisition Manager and People Team Administrator., • Oversee all People processes throughout the entire employee lifecycle, • Support managers regarding complex employee relations including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, retirement and redundancy., • Keep up to date with developments in employment legislation and People best practices to ensure that continuous development and improvement is maintained; and where this impacts on policies and procedures, ensure they are kept up to date., • Participate in and lead on projects supporting the development and maintenance of a healthy employee relations and performance management culture., • Attend Leadership Team meetings, providing regular updates on HR activity, workforce trends, key people metrics, and recommendations to support business decision-making., • Contribute to the delivery of project plans, identifying risks, considering best practice and current options, and ultimately making recommendations in the best interest of the business., • Coach and influence managers to develop their people management / leadership skills, constructively challenge behaviours and deal with difficult and contentious issues within the Company to deliver effective outcomes., • Ensure the performance review process is followed and appropriate development and performance improvement plans are implemented where required, • Oversee the monthly Payroll Summary, • Ensure consistent application of policy and procedure across the organisation, • Advising Managers on all areas of HR policy and practice, • Conduct regular reviews of company HR policies and practices, ensuring the employee handbook, contracts, and associated documentation remain compliant with current legislation., • Involvement with any new site start up processes and implementation., • Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of our colleagues, • Assist with all day-to-day running of HR department with all general duties Skills and Experience • Proven experience as a HR Manager, People Manager, Senior HR Advisor, HR Business Partner, or similar senior HR role., • Experience of managing a small team, • In-depth knowledge of employment law and HR best practices, • Excellent active listening, negotiation, and communication skills, • Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company, • Qualified to CIPD level 5 or have equivalent experience., • Accountable decision maker who can think outside of own remit and see the wider business impact of own decisions, • Able to take the lead on HR related projects to drive change and improvement throughout the organisation Benefits • Lunch on Hippo when passing probation, • Departmental incentives, • Works social events, • Employee of the quarter scheme, • Refer a friend scheme, • Time for you- the opportunity to earn up to 4 early finishes/late starts per year, • Internal development and progression opportunities, • Eye care vouchers, • Access to BEN the employee wellbeing support service

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