Job Description:

The right people practices can make a measurable difference to performance, engagement and how effectively managers lead their teams. As the HR Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to influence that across the business, providing practical guidance while helping shape a fair, compliant and effective working environment.

You’ll work closely with managers and senior leaders, taking ownership of day-to-day HR matters while contributing to wider projects around recruitment, development, wellbeing and employee engagement.

What’s in it for you

• Salary of £50,000 – £60,000 per annum
• Permanent, full-time position with consistent Monday to Friday hours
• Broad remit covering employee relations, recruitment, development and wider people initiatives
• Opportunity to work directly with managers and senior leaders across the business
• Scope to improve HR systems, processes and working practices
• Varied on-site position where you can see the impact of your work first-hand

Your responsibilities as HR Manager

• Lead day-to-day HR management, providing expert advice and guidance to managers and employees
• Manage and support employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, absence, performance management and appraisals
• Support recruitment, selection and onboarding, developing systems and processes where required
• Guide managers on family-friendly policies, employee performance and employment processes to maintain legal compliance
• Work with the external HR Consultant to maintain contracts, policies and the staff handbook in line with legislation and best practice
• Support development, training and wider projects including employee surveys, wellbeing initiatives, salary benchmarking and job descriptions

What we’re looking for in a HR Manager

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience preferred
• Demonstrable employee relations experience, including supporting managers through HR challenges and change
• Manufacturing, supply chain, logistics or FMCG industry knowledge would be advantageous
• Knowledge of Sage People
• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm, on-site.

If you’re ready to take ownership of a varied people remit and make a tangible impact across the business, apply today for this HR Manager opportunity in Colchester.

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