Job Information

Cameron James are working exclusively with a growing restaurant chain and and they are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join the business for an initial 3 month contract, which will then be reviewed.

The role will involve reviewing the business and be responsible for implementing HR best practice and all HR policies and procedures. They currently do not have a HR function, so this will involve the design, delivery and implementation of all HR areas.

After the 3 month period, the role will then be reviewed and the position will either be part-time at this level, or at a different level full-time. The role may also go permanent depending on the work level.

Key duties will include;

• Standalone HR role reporting to the Directors - responsible for review of the business HR needs and implementing all aspects of HR best practice
• Responsible for the creation, implementation and updating of Company HR policies and procedures, Company Staff Handbook, Employment Contracts and on-boarding and off-boarding processors
• Provide guidance to Directors on legislative changes and required updates to company policies and procedures - sickness, holiday, eligibility to work etc
• Implement procedures and providing expert advice on all ER matters; Disciplinary and grievance processes, Absence management and Timekeeping, performance management issues etc.
• Management and introduction of HR procedures for new starters - on-boarding process for the company, including reference checking, staff contracts, making offers to candidates, delivering induction training and also exit interviews etc.
• Providing expert advice to managers and employees on a range of employment issues
• Introduction of HR procedures for the full on-boarding and off-boarding process
• Evaluating competencies & training needs for all employees
• Implementing effective processes for maintaining and administration of employee HR records
• Responsible for all aspects of HR best practice and being first point of contact for any HR related queries and issues.
• Generalist role, providing full HR support on the full employee life cycle - for around 60 employees

For this role candidates will need to have proven experience at this level and be capable of implementing effective HR systems into the business. Ideally CIPD Qualified, although experience is the most essential.

Candidates will preferably have experience working in either Hospitality / Retail / Leisure / Hotel / Food (or similar) and understand the demands and challenges of the sector.

This is a great role for someone to come in and set everything up - with the possibility of the role turning into a long-term / permanent position.

The role can be home based, with meetings on site as and when required.

Immediate need - so please apply on-line for more information and consultant from Cameron James will be in touch.