HR Manager - The Lakes

Nyetimber is a pioneering luxury brand and multiple award-winning English sparkling wine producer. Our story is one of many firsts; we were the first to pioneer the now-established style of English sparkling wine; we were the first to grow the renowned grape varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier in England exclusively for producing sparkling wine; and the estate where our vines were first planted, was first mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086 by its then Anglo-Saxon name “Nyetimbraha”.

Quality is key to absolutely everything we do at Nyetimber and there is a constant strive for perfection. We produce exceptional sparkling wine, but always keep in mind that the reference to exceptional goes beyond wine, it extends to every touch point of the brand.

As HR Manager for The Lakes you will work in partnership with Senior Management, key stakeholders and HR colleagues to shape, develop and deliver HR plans and solutions in line with the needs and priorities of the business. You will advise, guide and support managers and staff, in line with current employment legislation and best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

General HR

• Delivering key HR projects (e.g. HR Information System review and implementation; Policy & Procedure review; GDPR and Compliance, training needs analysis etc).
• Providing expert HR advice and guidance to managers and staff on HR matters, including performance, attendance and employee relation issues.
• Introduce and manage the system of annual performance appraisals for The Lakes.
• Maintaining a clear understanding, and up to date knowledge, of employment legislation.
• Ensuring the Head of HR is kept informed and consulted on relevant employee related changes.

Compensation and Benefits

• To manage and develop the Payroll/HR Administrator.
• Constantly review external market data to measure the competitiveness of The Lakes compensation and benefit package, making recommendations as appropriate.
• Overseeing The Lakes payroll, ensuring that staff are paid accurately and on time.

Recruitment

• Working closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager to recruit staff for The Nyetimber Group (both The Lakes and Nyetimber), including drafting job descriptions, advertising via LinkedIn or liaising with agencies, reviewing applications, conducting interviews and selecting candidates.
• Analysing and reporting HR information to support with benchmarking and the development of HR strategies and solutions.
• Reviewing and signing off offer letters and contracts of employment, and ensuring the timely issuing of such documents.
• Ensuring all relevant employee documents (including right to work, references etc) are received prior to their employment start date.

Learning & Development

• Establish and maintain appropriate systems for identifying, planning, delivering and measuring learning and development.
• Manage a L&D plan that details required training that is delivered within the agreed/specified timescales and ensure outcomes are appropriately measured and reported on.
• Undertake such other duties commensurate with the responsibilities of the role and any other reasonable management request.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Skills

• Strong project management skills.
• Able to work with sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Able to demonstrate being self-directed, resourceful and creative.
• To work on own initiative with drive and enthusiasm.
• Personable and approachable with strong relationship building skills.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to innovate to create and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Excellent administrative and report writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of problem-solving skills as well as adaptable to changing needs/priorities.
• Methodical, pragmatic and tenacious with a strong desire to meet and maintain high standards.

Experience

• Proven track record as Generalist HR Manager.
• Experience of coaching and mentoring managers.
• Proven knowledge of employment law.
• Experience of designing and writing HR policies, procedures, offers and contracts of employment.
• Recruitment and selection experience.
• Experience of working within a SME company preferably in luxury and/or premium drinks industry is desirable.

Qualification

• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or Level 7).

THE NYETIMBER EXPERIENCE:

• Be a part of the world renowned English Sparkling Wine and multi award winning wine producer.
• Work for a true British heritage brand
• Beautiful central London office
• Hybrid working (4:1 Office: Home)
• Excellent development, growth, and progression opportunities
• 25 days holiday
• Generous staff purchasing privileges
• 5% Pension
• Life Assurance
• Simply Health Cash plan
• Perkbox