HR Manager (Maternity Cover) - Human Resources in Cardiff

Geldards LLP is a leading regional law firm with offices in Cardiff, Chelmsford, Derby, Nottingham and London. We are currently recruiting for a HR Manager (Maternity Cover) to join our Human Resources team on a 12 month fixed term contract in our open plan and collaborative Cardiff office. Department Human Resources Employment Type Fixed Term Contract Location Cardiff Workplace type Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibility to manage the Team and the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources function.
• Manage complex employee relations casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, flexible working and redundancy.
• Apply HR and business knowledge evidencing appropriate decision-making skills.
• Advise Team Leaders and line managers on the terms and conditions of employment and knowledge share best practice with them.
• Develop HR policy and procedures to drive performance and mitigate disputes.
• Work closely with the learning and development team to algin HR and L&D policy.
• Provide first line advice on current and existing benefits for employees and managers.
• Administer and manage payroll, liaising with external providers and Finance to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Work with the Head of HR and support on reward strategy initiatives.
• Provide advice on recruitment and selection strategies. Work closely with the Team on any senior Recruitment and Graduate Recruitment.
• Carry out new starter inductions if required.
• Produce statical reports and oversee the monthly Executive Board report as required.
• Check and sign off correspondence sent out by the HR Team.
• Manage Absence within the Firm, oversee policy and ensure the HR Team implement necessary triggers and actions that arise from this.
• Manage the coordination of TUPE transfers, including the consultation process.
• Manage talent and succession planning.
• Drive the HR Team on a daily and weekly basis to ensure delivery of HR goals and strategy.
• Continuously monitor and review HR policies and processes and implement changes where necessary.
• Support the Head of HR and participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation.
• Support change management processes.
• Delegate work amongst the team as required and ensure the daily and weekly workloads are managed and deadlines met.
• Support the Head of HR with any ad-hoc firm wide projects

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• CIPD Level 5 or the equivalent is essential
• CIPD Level 7 is desirable but not essential. May be willing to work towards CIPD Level 7 in the future.
• Solid knowledge of Employment legislation its application and updates.
• Experience in a professional services environment is desirable.
• Experienced in developing and supporting line managers through change.
• Proven HR Generalist experience of three to five years is expected.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills is required together with proven leadership capabilities.
• Excellent IT skills
• Always work in a cross functional manner as is necessary to meet the Company goals.
• To be a proactive team player with strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• An ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and diplomacy is crucial.
• Self-motivated and able to work under own autonomy or as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to use own initiative and work with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• 35 hour working week - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata (increasing with additional years of service)
• A day off on your birthday each year
• Life assurance (x3 times salary)
• Pension scheme (Legal and General)
• Dedicated employee assistance programme
• Salary sacrifice options (including Cycle to Work Scheme, additional pension contributions and annual leave purchase options)
• Professional subscription fees
• Agile working arrangements
• Staff legal services discounts
• On-site coffee shop with discounted staff rates – Cardiff office
• Discounts at NCP parking sites – Cardiff office

If you would like to have a confidential discussion with regards to your career and your next move, or have any questions please feel free to contact careers@geldards.com.

We are committed to ensuring that the organisation removes any unnecessary barriers to the employment of any individual. We recognise that when you are living with a disability, chronic illness or neurodiversity, having some form of reasonable adjustment, whether physical or extra time for written tasks for example can allow you the opportunity to compete on equal terms. If you are subsequently invited for an interview, please let us know if there are there any adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to make it more accessible to you.

About Geldards

Established over 100 years ago in Wales, we are a strong and successful full-service national law firm.

From our offices in Cardiff, Derby, Nottingham and London, our team of over 320 talented individuals support a broad range of clients throughout the UK, Europe and Internationally.

At our core, we are an open and friendly business with an unshakeable integrity. Our strength lies in our ability to nurture technically gifted, committed and responsible individuals. We aim to develop long term, mutually beneficial relationships with all our clients.

We deliver quality legal advice and seek to continuously improve our service by setting aspirational goals that underpin our everyday work. More effective working practices, including the use of innovative technology, and rigorous environmental targets are just some of the ways that we will continue to deliver an excellent service to both longstanding and new clients alike.

We offer high quality and practical legal advice to a broad range of private and public sector organisations including, local authorities, public bodies, charities, and government agencies as well as private individuals and families.

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