Human Resources Manager

HR Manager (0.8 negotiable)

Do you want to work somewhere where you truly have a seat at the table? Where the Directors and Senior Managers genuinely value your contribution and advice, and where you can shape the people-focused direction of the company. This is a genuine opportunity to make this role your own, and to be a valued member of an enthusiastic team guiding the business into a new era.

This is a great time to join us. Originally a family-run business, ASL/Pharmagraph has doubled in size over the last 3 years (currently 75 employees), has become an employee-owned trust and has recently introduced a solid package of benefits to support our colleagues at this time of growth. The company’s products are used in environmental monitoring systems for pharmaceutical (GSK, AstraZeneca etc.), NHS and life sciences customers, as well as for aerospace and military applications.

This stand-alone role will suit a pro-active and supportive people- and business- driven HR specialist (and don’t worry, not a payroll-responsibility in sight).

Our HR Manager will have the following skills, attributes and experience:

· People-focused with a can-do, team mind-set.

· Enthusiasm.

· Enjoy working in in a fast paced and changeable environment, with a flexible and pragmatic mind set. No day will be the same as the last!

· A clear and influential communicator with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Have strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize task execution based on business needs.

· High level of accuracy and excellent organisational skills.

· Full experience across the employee lifecycle (from onboarding through to offboarding) along with future strategic planning and delivery.

· CIPD Level-5 qualified or of equivalent experience with a thorough understanding of Human Resources legislation and best practice.

· Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word

The key roles and responsibilities for our HR Manager:

· Work with the respective departments to provide consultancy to the business area on: reward and recognition; organisation design, employee relations; succession planning; talent management; performance management; employee engagement, training & development.

· Develop strong partnerships with the senior stakeholder community, working in a collaborative manner to achieve business objectives.

· Work closely with leadership, business units, and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and support retention.

· Ensure effective talent attraction & acquisition for all areas of the company.

· Provide coaching and development for managers on leadership and employee development issues with creative and strategic HR value-added recommendations in support of the business goals.

· Lead the process of any collective (formal or informal) consultation, and advise managers on individual consultation required to support organisational change in line with a dignified employee experience and in accordance with the law.

· Gather data and provide insight, updates and reports where needed.

· Guarantee timely and appropriate fulfilment of HR administration and labour regulations requirements.

· Assist in development and implementation of new policies.

· Partner the leadership team to influence thinking, provide challenge and identify opportunities to add greater value.

What we can offer you:

· Competitive salary with annual review.

· Profit-related, tax-free bonus in the April that follows the successful completion of your probation, as part of our Employee Ownership Trust.

· Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements after a qualifying period.

· Free eye tests.

· Employee assistance Program.

· Group life assurance – 3 x salary.

· Pension scheme (5% company contribution).

· Cycle to work scheme.

· Flexi-benefits platform.

· On-site parking.

· 23 days holiday (increasing to 31 with length of service), birthday as holiday, plus days 8 public holidays.

Application Process:

Please apply as soon as possible with your CV AND Covering letter.

The closing date for this role in Friday 17th February.

First stage interviews will be held W/c 20th February 2023 via MS Teams.

Final stage interviews will be held in person W/c 27th February.

No agencies please.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £37,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Berkshire, RG40 4QQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• HR: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Berkshire, RG40 4QQ

Application deadline: 17/02/2023