Job Information

Cameron James is excited to be working in partnership with one of the longest established Auction Houses in the UK. An opportunity has arisen for a part time, stand alone, HR Manager. My client is recruiting for this position as part of its growth strategy.  As part of the leadership team, you will be reporting directly to the Managing Director. The role will see you playing a strategic and operationally important role within the business.

As HR Manager, you will be responsible for the engagement, recruitment, training, and welfare of all members of staff. Through positive partnering with fellow managers, you will ensure best practice is achieved. You will formulate and propose, policies, practices and implement agreed HR strategies. You will also be the primary point of contact for the payroll and pension schemes.

This role is perfectly suited to an HR Manager who is seeking autonomy, a desire to work in a vibrant and supportive environment and bring creative ideas to the table and have the opportunity to really make a difference.

Role Description

The HR Manager’s core responsibilities will be defining, managing, and enhancing the company’s Human Resources department by strategically developing and operationally implementing new HR policies, programmes, and practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

·       Helping to shape and develop the people culture in the business.

·       Executing the day-to-day HR business

·       Design, implement and management of HR policies.

·       Manage and deliver recruitment and on-boarding.

·       Support leadership team on all aspects of employment terms and conditions (salaries, benefits, contracts)

·       Advise on performance management and handle case work.  Interpreting and advising on employment law

·       Curate and drive employee development and performance review processes

·       Assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures.

·       Developing and implementing policies on issues like working conditions performance management, equal opportunities and absence management.

·       Manage talent and succession planning.

·       Develop and updating the company staff handbook.

·       Planning, developing, and delivering staff training on core business topics.

·       To maintain and update the HR system, electronic files, and employee personnel files.

Person specification

·       The role is suited to an aspiring HR Manager with a desire to drive a core element of the business’s growth plans.

·       Qualified CIPD level 5 or above

·       Previous experience in a similar HR role

·       Current knowledge on employment law

·       Excellent organisational skills and the ability to understand detailed information.

·       IT and numeracy skills with proficiency in Microsoft tools

·       It is important that the right candidate has the skills to form effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels and backgrounds.

·       Integrity and approachability

·       Influencing and negotiating skills

Salary: £45,000 – 50,000 pro rata

Hours: 9am to 5.30pm

For more information or an informal discussion please do not hesitate to contact me on sammy.boyling@cameron-james.co.uk