Recruitment / HR

Reporting to: Manager, Human Resources

Brother is a global brand, delivering products and services to customers worldwide with manufacturing and sales facilities in over 40 countries and regions. Since being established in 1908 as a sewing machine repair business, the Brother Group has grown to be at the forefront of innovation in its history of more than 110 years. Brother International Europe (BIE) is the European Headquarters of the Brother Group. BIE also provides sales offices with support in Product Marketing, Technical and Logistic Services, Environmental strategy and management, IT, Finance, and Administration.

Being Investors in People approved, BIE is committed to the staff at all levels ensuring we optimise our talent and continuously invest for the future. An exciting opportunity has arisen at Brother’s European headquarters in Manchester for a HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team.

You will support the department in fostering a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and ensuring compliance with company policies. This role is responsible for developing and creating video content to enhance employee engagement, improving HR systems, and supporting various HR functions.

• Training and Development: Create training materials, manuals, and e-learning modules to address skill gaps and enhance performance. Conduct training sessions, workshops on various HR topics. Manage the LMS system and improve efficiencies in how we record training, tracking and outcomes. Assess the ROI of training being provided and monitor analyse the cost.
• HR Systems Improvement: Assess and enhance current HR systems to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Implement automation tools to reduce manual tasks and improve accuracy and efficiency. Monitor and analyse HR metrics and data to identify areas for improvement.
• Employee Relations: Supporting the HR team with various capability investigations, including grievance and disciplinary. Deal with various HR queries throughout the business. Responsible for sickness absence reviews and monitoring including long term sickness.
• Performance Management: Assist in the development and implementation of performance appraisal system. Provide guidance and support to managers in managing employee performance. Support managers on performance reviews and help managers provide feedback to employees.
• Compliance and Policies: Maintain up-to-date employee records and HR documentation. Update HR policies and procedures as needed. Create and maintain the structure of policies and procedures ensuring they have consistency. Participate in HR projects and initiatives. Provide HR administration support. Collect and analyse HR data to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making and strategic planning. Assist in organising HR events and activities. Manage HR internal comms.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Proven experience in HR process improvement and systems management. Proficiency in HR software and systems (e.g., Knowledge of HR best practices and legal requirements).

Retaining the small family feel is something we take great pride in, and no matter where you work, employees are given the tools needed to shine and are supported to build long, successful careers that often span decades. As well as a competitive salary, BIE offer a range of benefits, including:

• Hybrid flexible working arrangements that fit around you, allowing you to take advantage of the office space as well as working from home and flexitime.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase 5 additional holidays per year.
• Industry leading Pension Scheme with company contributions up to 10% of salary and the ability to make additional contributions through salary sacrifice.
• Excellent training and career development opportunities including a huge library of e-learning courses.
• Life Assurance set at 4 times your annual salary.
• Simply Health cash plans subsidised by 50% of the single membership cost.
• Company Sick pay, Permanent Health Insurance, Free parking, facilities, Employee Assistance Program, Halle tickets, Environmental days, dress down policy, Christmas party, access to MIND, and many more perks.

We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve. And we offer a flexible working environment so you can adjust your hours to suit your personal circumstances.