Job Information

Cameron James Professional Recruitment is working with an FMCG organisation who are looking to appoint a HR Manager at their North Yorkshire Site. The HR Manager will develop, manage and implement all HR related issues, including policies and procedures, raising awareness and viability of the function as a result of the implementation of best practice HR methods.

Responsibilities:
• To build, and reinforce a respected HR Department that provides and supports the site within all relevant areas of HR expertise.
• Integrate and develop relationships with key site teams ensuring that they understand the value of the HR function to them and their reports.
• Construct and implement relevant and effective HR systems and processes which deliver against the requirements of the site.
• Assist with the development of the site culture ensuring that training and development needs are met.
• Understand the importance of employee engagement on the site and ensure that engagement methods are implemented effectively.
• Manage HR related areas including, recruitment and selection policy/practices, discipline, grievance, counselling, pay and conditions, contracts, training and development, succession planning, morale and motivation, culture and attitudinal development and performance appraisals.
• Monitor, measure and report on HR issues, opportunities and development plans and achievements within agreed formats and timescales.
• Manage and develop direct reporting staff.
• Manage and control departmental expenditure within agreed budgets
• Prepare and deliver monthly KPI reports for the Group HR Manager.
• Ensure that all Retailer requirements are met with regard to internal and external audit requirements and information provision.
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of HR development and methods and provide suitable interpretation to directors, managers and staff within the organisation.
• Contribute to the evaluation and development of Group HR strategy and performance in cooperation with the executive team.
• Ensure activities meet with and integrate with organisational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care.

Person Specification:
• In depth knowledge of employment law.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload for self.
• A high level of flexibility and a positive attitude to innovation and change.
• A good level of negotiation and influencing skills.
• The ability to communicate, work effectively and build relationships with customers, employees and teams at all levels.
• A working knowledge of MS windows packages, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good numeric and literacy skills.
• Effective and confident presenting skills.
• Previous experience of report writing.
• To be part qualified in CIPD or other suitable qualification equivalent.