HR Project Co-ordinator in Manchester

Manchester Full-Time On-site

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Location: Homebased with national travel (we will accept applications from across the UK)

Are you a HR professional with a passion for projects and change implementation? If so, you could be exactly what we are looking for.

We are a large Social care and Education organisation with a lot of projects to deliver in our people plan over the next few years and we are excited to add this position to our existing HR team. You will need to bring with you excellent organisation skills and an attitude of ‘Let’s get this done’. Employment law and restructuring knowledge is essential to this role as our projects are ready to launch. This is not a stand-alone role you will have the support of the HR team and work closely with the Group Head of HR. This role will involve some national travel to help in project delivery. We look forward to welcoming the next amazing team member so please get in touch if this role is of interest to you.

At Salutem, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a healthy, active and fulfilling life, regardless of their background or disability. The aim of our services is to provide a safe and stimulating environment for adults and young people.

Job scope:

The HR Project Co-Ordinator is a key member of the HR team and supports the implementation of the People Plan across the business to support the effective, safe, compliant and profitable delivery of business objectives.

They will also support the Group Head of HR on strategic initiatives, projects and continued development of policies and procedures ensuring they follow legislative and best practice as well as the evolving needs of the business. Their role is also to educate and support managers in managing performance; Ensuring that managers have the knowledge to follow company policies and processes consistently, giving commercial, pragmatic, HR advice and helping managers gain the confidence to deal with difficult people issues.

Job Responsibilities:

·Support the implementation of the People Plan in a way that enables the business to meet its objectives

·Ensure that appropriate HR policies and procedures are in place and support the business to ensure it is consistent, compliant, and up to date with relevant legislation and best practice

·Lead and drive implementation of key HR projects and integrations as agreed with the Group Head of HR and Group People Director

·Support the business leading on training the Managers and wider operational teams in HR processes and procedures ensuring they understand and are adhering to HR policies and procedures

·Plan and lead implementation of change initiatives e.g. TUPE transfers, restructuring, reorganisation as agreed with the Group Head of HR and Group People Director

·Assist the Group Head of HR to develop and produce business-impacting HR reports/management information, monitor, and analyse trends and implement change to drive continuous improvement

·Develop and maintain good working relationships across the Salutem Group, and suppliers (e.g. law firms) and other external stakeholders

·Manages all HR issues within Shared Services, using the wider HR team for support as and when necessary

This job description should not be seen as all encompassing, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as identified by the company.

Person Specification

Our Core Values

·We are Supportive by promoting opportunities for everyone so they can reach their full potential

·We are very Ambitious to provide the best possible outcomes for the people who use our services

·We are Loyal because we put the people that we support and our staff at the centre of everything we do and we deliver on our promises. We also are committed to ensuring that our services are meeting the needs of all stakeholders

·We are Unique because we are ambitious and innovative about the diversity of the services that we provide without compromising quality

·We are Transparent by being open, honest and fostering a culture of mutual respect. We promote a culture where we learn by our experiences and we are committed to doing things better and setting the highest standards in what we do

·We are Engaging because we work in partnership with the people that we support, our staff and all our stakeholders

·We encourage everyone to experience a Meaningful life by being aspirational and by offering opportunities

In regards to benefits, at Salutem, any day can be a payday. That’s right, you can withdraw up to 30% of your wages via Wagestream, so if you need some cash, we’ve got you covered.

As a keyworker in the Care sector, you’ll hold a valued role in society. You’ll qualify for discounts with a Blue Light card and we’re signed up to Perkbox which offers over 200 exclusive perks and discounts. If you qualify for a pension scheme and choose to opt in, we’ll support you to pay into this.

Inductions and training are a priority, and we’re committed to supporting you to find your feet when you join us. We’ll pay for any training you need to do your job. We also have an internal staff communications app, Blink, where everyone has a voice and can lean on each other for daily support, and celebrate success too.

For a more confidential chat you can access the Employee Support Helpline, to support you with any issues including financial advice, health and well-being and more.

We have a massive duty of care towards those we support who are often the most vulnerable in society, which is why all our staff are vaccinated against Covid.

You can find out more about us on our recruitment site. There’s information about the team, our benefits, training and importantly what makes us ‘HumanKind’. If you like the look of us, register your interest for a role. You never know, you might find a job to love, just around the corner!