Details:
- Salary: £33,000 - 38,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: EH1 Edinburgh City of Edinburgh
- Date: 3 weeks ago
Description:
Anderson Knight is looking for a HR Manager to join a prestigious client based in Edinburgh. This will be a fixed term contract for 12-months, with flexibility around hybrid working. This is a generalist role working in a wider HR team and with line management responsibility of 2 HR Assistants.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Act as HR coach for managers, providing guidance on employee relations, policies, and procedures.
* Take the lead in managing employee relations cases, ensuring prompt and equitable resolutions while delivering top-notch customer service.
* Cultivate strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, offering expert support and advice. Participate actively in on-site meetings and stakeholder engagements concerning HR matters.
* Proactively support line managers in implementing attendance management policies and wellbeing initiatives to cultivate a positive work environment.
* Maintain accurate employee data in our HR system and promote quality assurance practices among HR Officers while supporting system updates.
* Assist managers in utilising the performance management process effectively, encouraging feedback and addressing underperformance.
* Exhibit a positive attitude and work ethic to inspire the People Services Team.
* Collaborate with the HR Lead to develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
* Conduct informative sessions to raise awareness and ensure alignment across departments.
* Monitor case management activities within client groups, collaborating with the broader HR team to identify trends and enhance conflict resolution capabilities.
* Generate HR management reports, such as absence and employee relations data, and collaborate with managers to derive actionable insights for continuous improvement.
* Lead and motivate the HR Officers, fostering their professional development and empowering them to deliver exceptional service and uphold high customer service standards.
* Contribute to people projects aligned with the HR Strategy, collaborating closely with the HR Lead and the wider HR function to enhance service delivery continuously.
* Assist in grading reviews and ensure accurate benchmarking for all new positions within the business.
* Other Ad-hoc duties as and when required.
Experience, Qualification and skills:
* HR generalist experience, particularly in case management, to effectively address various HR matters.
* CIPD qualified or equivalent is preferred
* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
* Ability to work closely with diverse teams, demonstrating proactive problem-solving skills.
* Handle confidential information discreetly
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong leadership skills
Benefits include flexibility with hybrid working, 36 days annual leave, up to 26% pension contribution plus many more