HR Manager

We are seeking a proactive and experienced HR Manager to join our team to support our multi-disciplinary environmental and design Practice. This role will suit an experienced HR Manager who has a strong background in employee relations data analysis and current employment legislation.

Empathetic and professional you will be comfortable managing complex cases and navigating sensitive issues. The successful person will enjoy variety and working closely with managers to deliver practical business-focused HR advice.

Reporting to the Practice Manager you will work across the full employee lifecycle acting as a trusted advisor to managers across the Practice.

The role is based at our head office at Lockington Hall (near East Midlands Airport M1 J24) and the successful applicant would join our growing Business Support Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end HR function identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance the HR service.
• Oversee recruitment onboarding and retention.
• Interpret and manage HR policies and procedures ensuring compliance with employment law.
• Provide day-to-day support and advice to managers on people matters.
• Lead and manage complex processes including disciplinary grievance absence management performance and capability issues ensuring fair and consistent and outcomes.
• Ensure HR systems and records are accurate compliant and meet legal requirements.
• Collate and analyse HR data and report on key metrics (e.g. turnover absence attendance) to support decision-making.
• Line manage the HR Assistant setting objectives monitoring performance and supporting development to ensure an efficient and customer focused HR service.
• Liaise with our external HR advisor
• Coordinate and track learning and development activities across the organisation.

What were looking for

The ideal candidate will have the following qualities:

Essential

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent).
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and ACAS guidelines.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases independently.
• Knowledge and understanding of the full employee lifecycle and HR best practice.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

Desirable

• Experience of managing HR staff.
• Experience of analysing and producing reports on HR data

Hours

Hours are flexible the position would ideally be 28 hours per week; however we would consider 21 - 35 hours per week.

Salary

The salary range is 30000 - 35000 (based on full-time 35 hours per week). Actual salary offered will be based on experience. Bonuses are paid in addition to this.

Benefits

Our team members can develop their career in a supportive environment and access a wide range of benefits including flexible working compressed working week pension contributions a health cash plan and bike-to-work scheme. We are an Employee Owned Trust providing additional benefits to our staff and allowing us to pay a discretionary annual tax-free bonus. (For a full list of benefits please see our Benefits Brochure). View our Benefits Brochure

ABOUT FPCR

Established in 1957 FPCR we are an award-winning multi-disciplinary environment and design practice delivering projects across the UK from our six offices. Our expertise spans Landscape Urban Design Masterplanning Architecture Ecology and Arboriculture allowing us to offer a holistic approach to every project.

Our commitment to the environment is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in designing spaces that not only meet our clients needs but also enhance the natural world. By integrating ecological principles into our work we strive to create a greener more sustainable future.

As an Employee Owned Trust we are proud to offer our team a positively evolving workplace where everyone has a stake in our success. This provides additional benefits and fosters a collaborative and motivated environment ensuring that our employees are as invested in our projects as our clients are.

INTERESTED

To apply please submit a cover letter and CV.

Closing Date is Wednesday 18th March.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

Candidates must have the right to work permanently in the UK.