HR Manager, Runcorn

HR Manager (Known internally as HR Consultant)Runcorn37.5 hours, working Monday to Friday (6 Months FTC)£45,750 pa + car allowance  We are seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Manager/ Consultant to join our team based at our Runcorn site. In this key role, you will work closely with the Senior HR Business Partner to deliver a comprehensive, generalist HR service to the retail function, supporting the entire employee lifecycle. You will be responsible for partnering with line managers while leading and advising on core HR activities. The heart of the roleAdvise and support management on all aspects of human resources policies and programmes, including recruitment, selection, performance management, and employee relations.Serve as an internal consultant, analysing and recommending improvements to the company\\\\\\'s adoption of core HR programmes.Assist in the development, revision, and implementation of HR core processes and policies.Deliver training sessions on HR programmes, including Talent Management, Succession Planning, Performance Management, and Compensation/Reward.Support HR technology transformation by embedding HR systems and IT programmes such as payroll.Collaborate with the Senior HRBP in executing key HR projects, preparing reports, materials, action plans, and analysing data for reporting purposes.Lead smaller-scale organizational design/redesign initiatives from start to finish.Own the planning and execution of employee engagement initiatives for specific business areas or teams.Manage the production of monthly HR scorecards, including absence, attrition, and employee relations metrics. What makes you tick Significant experience in providing generalist HR advice across recruitment, employee relations, learning and development, and reward.Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.Proven experience in leading people-related elements of business transformation and organizational redesign.Collaborative mindset, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels within a matrix organization.Excellent prioritization and time management skills, with experience handling multiple demands in a fast-paced environment.Solid knowledge of UK employment law and best HR practices.CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience) is desirable.A valid UK driving license and willingness to travel as required.Able to partner with leaders to enhance company culture and employee experienceStrong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels Our benefits 25 days (pro rata) paid annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of serviceMedicash- a health cash program to assist with day-to-day healthcare costs, such as eyecare or prescriptionsiTrent Financial Wellbeing – a financial wellbeing application which allows for flexible control of your financesAccess to High Street discountsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeContributory Pension SchemeAccredited Training Programmes available (Education paid for by the company via the Apprenticeship Scheme) We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are receivedINDPMSSalary: £45,750 pa + car allowance