HR Manager in Durham

Job Description

DARLINGTON (Ref months ** Get in touch ASAP**

up to 53k depending on experience + excellent pension and holidays

As HR Manager you will lead the operational delivery of the People function across the business, managing the HR team.

Key Responsibilities include

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with senior leaders, managers and colleagues
• Line manage and support the People Partner, Payroll Partner and People Administrator, setting priorities, monitoring performance and developing capability within the team
• Oversee employee relations activity, ensuring cases relating to absence, disciplinary, grievance, capability, flexible working and family leave are managed consistently
• Support the implementation changes to People policies, procedures and practices
• Provide advice, guidance and coaching to leaders and managers on People policies, procedures and best practice, supporting the effective resolution of people issues at the earliest opportunity
• Lead the operational delivery of payroll processes, working closely with the Payroll Partner to ensure accurate and timely payroll administration
• Ensure all recruitment, onboarding, and employment checks are completed
• Monitor workforce metrics including absence, turnover, vacancies and employee relations activity, providing management information and recommendations

Experience and Qualifications required

• Qualification in Human Resources Management (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience
• Significant experience of managing complex employee relations
• People management experience is essential
• Experience influencing manager