At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape and deliver people plans that enhance colleague experience and support business goals.
- Company: Join Fortem, a dynamic company focused on people and culture.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to influence organisational change and drive employee engagement.
- Why this job: Be a trusted partner in HR, making a real impact on the workforce.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR management and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to join Fortem, this is a full time permanent position based at our Head Office in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, this is a varied and influential role where you will act as a trusted partner to operational leaders, providing proactive HR support across a dedicated workstream. You will play a key part in shaping and delivering people plans that support business priorities, workforce needs and colleague experience, while acting as the link between operational leadership and the wider HR function.
As part of our Head Office function you will have responsibility for the effective delivery of a range of HR functions and hold accountability for the overall people health of their workstream and act as the key link between operational leaders and the wider HR function.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver people plans aligned to Fortem's culture, business objectives, growth priorities and workforce needs.
- Partner with operational leaders to translate business plans into practical people actions, using people data and colleague insight to identify risks, opportunities and improvements.
- Support organisational change, mobilisation, restructuring and transformation activity, ensuring people priorities are planned and managed effectively.
- Coach, support and challenge leaders and managers to build capability, confidence and accountability in line with Fortem's people management standards.
- Drive fair, consistent and proactive approaches to performance, attendance, development and employee relations.
- Own workforce planning for the workstream, working with leaders to understand future growth, resource requirements, succession risks and capability gaps.
- Develop workforce plans that support growth, mobilisation and changing business needs, aligning recruitment, talent, succession and development activity.
- Lead and manage complex employee relations cases, providing expert advice on employment legislation, policy, procedure and best practice.
- Identify trends and root causes behind people issues and implement preventative solutions to improve colleague experience and reduce risk.
HR Manager employer: Fortem
Fortem is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a dynamic work culture where HR professionals can thrive. Located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, our Head Office fosters collaboration and innovation, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on our workforce while enjoying a supportive environment that values your contributions. With a commitment to shaping people plans that align with our business objectives, Fortem provides a unique opportunity to influence the colleague experience and drive organisational success.
