HR Manager

HR Manager (12 Month FTC)

Location: South -East London

About the Company/Role: Join a leading, dynamic property investment company specialising in business centres across London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Manager (CIPD Level 7) with a minimum of 5 years of HR management experience to work on a 12-month maternity contract. You will have the chance to fully utilise your HR expertise in a company that supports SMEs in diverse sectors.

Objectives:

• Provide full support to the Head of People, ensuring a professional HR service responsive to business needs.
• Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders, building professional relationships and acting as a trusted advisor.
• Ensuring an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and inspired to reach their full potential.

Working with the Business:

• Build and maintain internal relationships to understand HR needs.
• Work closely with stakeholders, advising on employment and people management.
• Attend meetings to shape and influence planning and development strategies.
• Manage employee relations issues such as grievances, performance, disciplinary cases, and sickness management.
• Advise and influence managers on best practices and pragmatic solutions.
• Oversee flexible working requests.
• Implement HR initiatives aligned with business strategy.
• Liaise with Employment Advisors as needed.
• Ensure managers and employees are aware of HR policies.
• Coach managers on performance management issues and processes.
• Ensure effective use of probation and appraisal processes.

Working Across the HR Team:

• Collaborate with HR team members, sharing information and ensuring joined-up processes.
• Approve and sign contracts of employment and variations.
• Liaise with the Payroll Manager for monthly payroll sign-off.
• Support operational efficiency through business process reviews
• Stay updated with HR trends, legislation, and initiatives.
• Assist with annual reviews of benefit provisions to remain competitive.

Projects:

• Support the development, review, and implementation of HR procedures and policies.
• Undertake project work, as necessary.
• Assist with Gender Pay Ratio and CEO Pay Ratio reporting calculations.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of the annual employee survey.

ESG:

• Promote HR initiatives aligned with the company's strategy and corporate objectives.
• Support the delivery of the company's social sustainability strategy.
• Manage and promote wellbeing initiatives.
• Assist with the delivery of the external DE&I speaker programme.
• Contribute to the HR team's ESG goals and objectives.

Proposed start date for this role -Mid November/Early December.