HR Manager

HR Manager

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The role reports to the CFO and is responsible for the HR duties across the business and supporting [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]’s HR strategy and plan.

This is an exciting time to be joining the business as we continue to flourish with strong revenue growth and increasing our workforce.

As a member of the senior management team, it is essential to build trusted relationships with all managers and employees and be a dependable source for support and knowledge.

The role is likely to suit an established HR manager alongside those less experienced looking for their first HR manager role.

A training package for a route to CIPD level 5 and/or 7 can be supported.

The role in a nutshell, you’ll be…

• Be an active member of the senior management team, providing HR advice guidance and support to the Exec team, senior managers and employees.
• Oversee the governance of HR within the business.
• Partner with the Exec team and senior managers to plan, forecast and undertake our next phase of growth.
• Support the recruitment process undertaken by managers, ensuring legal compliance and a positive candidate/ employee onboarding experience.
• Continue the development of a performance management culture and practices.
• Shape and oversee an L&D approach that enhances skill set, knowledge, and motivates the team.
• Full responsibility for the administration of the HR system ensuring compliance and engagement across the whole business.
• Ensure appropriate HR policy, HR process, risk mitigation and ethical practises ensure legal compliance.
• Develop and support managers in all people practices, coaching them on any employee relations/ performance management issues that may arise.
• Administer monthly payroll updates ahead of sign-off
• Support the CFO with the relationship with our benefit providers and other third-party vendors.
• Manage and maximise our HR budgets.
• Be a trusted advisor to the CFO and Exec team.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Experienced, qualified, and proven HR professional (to CIPD Level 3 or higher).
• Experience of working within a SME or fast-growing business.
• Up to date knowledge of HR legislation and best practices.
• Pragmatic in own approach to reflect the high growth stage of our business.

Desirable:

• Experienced, qualified, and proven HR professional (to CIPD Level 5 or higher).
• Experience of working within a SaaS software business.
• Experience of working in a stand-alone HR role.
• Experience of working with knowledge based technical/software development teams.

Key Attributes:

• High levels of integrity and drive.
• Self-starter, able to use own initiative.
• Results focused, able to deliver to deadline and timescales.
• Articulate, able to communicate messages clearly, and adapt own style for different groups/stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach, able to work as part of a broader team.

Why [Employer hidden]?

• Be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment where learning and growth are constants.
• Join a team that's helping to reshape the educational landscape.
• Enjoy a role where your contribution directly impacts our success and growth.

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working.
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), rising to 29 days (FTE).
• Additional day Birthday leave, +1 day leave for each year length of service up to 4 extra days.
• Private healthcare & subsidised dental care plan.
• Company contributory pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• On-site gym
• Purchase up to 5 days additional leave per year