HTB HR Manager - Maternity Cover (Fixed Term)

The People Team is a forward thinking people focused team prioritising the resourcing, equipping and development of all staff within the HTB Group. Responsible for people matters including all aspects of operational HR. We look to see all employees achieve their full potential in delivering their roles, and thereby our group-wide vision. The HR Manager will operate across the full range of HR generalist functions spanning the staff hire to retire cycle, supporting members of the team who lead specialisms within this (such as recruitment, onboarding, reward and learning and development) to ensure seamless service design and delivery.

As a key contact for all HTB Group Entity COOs, Heads of Department (HoDs) and Line Managers, the HR Manager will consult and agree, in liaison with the Head of People appropriate action and support for entity leaders and their teams in all operational HR matters. They will work alongside other senior members of the People Team to provide advice and support that is pragmatic and culturally appropriate while remaining at all times fully legally compliant. The HR Manager is likely to line manage one or two members of the team and will take the lead in certain areas, skill set dependent.

• Build healthy, dynamic relationships with entity leaders and managers to continually develop ways of working that fit entity-specific requirements in line with core HTB Group policies and procedures.
• Maintain a knowledge of best practice compliance with employment law and regulatory requirements to support appropriate risk management relating to staff employment and personnel management.
• Oversee complex employee relations cases, ensuring resolution aligns with organisational values and legal compliance.
• Ensure the appropriate and comprehensive documentation of key meetings and discussions between staff, line managers and the People Team regarding HR issues.
• Assist all levels of management with the performance management process, disciplinary and redundancy processes, and probationary period responsibilities.
• Work alongside HR Operations to support delivery of the core HR annual agenda.
• Lead strategic initiatives in partnership with the Head of People, contributing to the design and execution of group-wide HR strategies.
• Working with the senior People team develop relationships with external providers of benefits and services for the HTB Group.
• Support on annual budget setting and show good stewardship of the resources available to you.
• Contribute to the ongoing review and update of operating processes to ensure continuous improvement of the team’s service provision.
• Report progress and people / staff analytics to senior management to facilitate effective decision making.
• Create proactive and effective programmes for upskilling HoDs and Line Managers in their understanding and handling of the full range of employee relations issues.
• Support and contribute to the ongoing growth of our Learning and Development offering.
• Will play an integral part in the recruitment and onboarding process.
• Collaborate closely with the Senior HR Manager to deliver key aspects of the People Team function, providing mutual support, and stepping in when needed to ensure continuity and effectiveness.

• Shaping the culture of your team in line with our Vision & Mindsets, regularly engaging with our employee survey tool.
• Promoting the health, safety, and wellbeing of your team, ensuring that their working environment at least meets required standards.
• Managing the performance, professional development, and training of your team, including holding regular one to one meetings, development reviews, and maintaining robust Job Descriptions.
• Setting an example to your team by working within all policies and processes and ensuring that they do the same.
• Leading on recruitment and onboarding for your team, following the agreed processes.
• Familiarising yourself with the Line Manager Handbook and taking responsibility for your own professional development.

• Significant expertise in generalist HR practice, including operating at HR Manager level, with a proven ability to lead and influence across both strategic and operational HR functions.
• CIPD qualified Level 5 or equivalent qualification.
• Chartered Member of the CIPD.
• Credibility with line managers and excellent relationship building skills; a strongly people-focussed stance with the ability to maintain a practical and pragmatic approach to problem-solving and case-handling.
• The highest integrity, sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employee relations, with a strong track record of managing complex cases in alignment with legal standards and organisational values.
• Competence in using, promoting and optimising the use of HR systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly proficient in office software.

• Experience within the UK charity sector.
• Experience of international employment.
• Experience using XCD.
• Experience using and optimising employee experience and engagement platforms.
• Good understanding of effective use of AI platforms.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance, including:

• 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays), which increases with length of service.
• Pension scheme contributions.
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.
• Medicash plan.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Access to training and development resources to help you grow in your role.