Job Details

Junior HR Manager

Sector:HR & Training

Region : Greater London

Location: London

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Job Ref.: GHWSM2556

Job Information

I am currently working with a Media orgnaisation in Central London who are looking to appoint a Junior HR Manager.

This is a 'Junior' HR Manager role, which will entail, providing first line generalist HR support and advice to employees and managers. You will need to build effective relationships with stakeholders, on delivery, credibility, accuracy while upholding the key HR driver of added value client servicing. You will provide advice and guidance on a range of HR matters ranging from, though not exclusively, ER and performance issues, absence, policies and procedures in line with HR strategies and plans. In addition the role will support the Head of HR with specific projects or activities as required.

This is a generalist position and the successful candidate must have extensive experience of working as a generalist HR Professional in either a Media, Advertising, PR or Creative sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries and provide general HR advice to queries and employment relations matters seeking guidance on more complex issues.
• Work closely with HR colleagues to monitor, review and update policies in line with current legislation and best practice.
• Develop and maintain collaborative, productive, business-aligned relationships with employees, managers and colleagues.
• Responsible for the day to day management of the HR Administrator, including overseeing the payroll process.
• Process all visa and permit applications and keep up to date with any changes in the legal framework for the employment of foreign nationals. Ensure the team is advised of any changes.
• Manage the maternity/paternity and flexible working processes.
• Provide first line advice, guidance and support to employees and managers.
• Manage grievance and disciplinary meetings and act as the note-taker when required.
• Support the Head of HR in the co-ordination and implementation of core strategic processes such as annual performance management process and talent and succession planning, as required.
• Prepare management reports as required using HRIS databases and excel spreadsheets.
• Act as the payroll back-up for HR Administrator during absences.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Ideally Degree qualified.
• Part CIPD qualified or equivalent professional experience.
• Sound knowledge of generalist HR processes and best practice, gained in an HR environment.
• Previous generalist HR experience within a busy fast paced environment, ideally within the Media sector.
• Develop a good understanding of the commercial challenges facing the businesses and the need to support business performance at all levels.
• Good working knowledge of employment legislation.
• Prior knowledge of the UKBA Sponsorship process.
• Able to interact with a wide range of people, able to be empathetic, self-aware and able to use candor and diplomacy when required.
• First class interpersonal skills, including written and verbal ability.
• Ability to work collaboratively and transparently within a small team.
• Able to withstand and manage a high pressure environment : resilient.
• Results focused and solutions oriented.
• Able to work smartly in a manner that is efficient, effective and demonstrates added value.