At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape and deliver people plans while supporting operational leaders with HR expertise.
- Company: Join Fortem, a dynamic company focused on people and culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for future opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on colleague experience and drive positive change in the workplace.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR management and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to join Fortem on a 12-month fixed-term contract, 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 your workstream.
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 - 12 Month FTC employer: Fortem
Amplius Housing is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. With competitive salaries, generous leave policies, and a commitment to career progression through extensive training opportunities, we ensure our team members thrive in their roles. Our focus on social housing means that your work directly contributes to improving the lives of residents across Northamptonshire, making every day meaningful and rewarding.
