HR Manager

Key accountabilities: Review and develop HR processes in line with employment law and best practice and ensure this is communicated effectively across the organisation Lead on Wellbeing Drive performance through HR Responsible for design, development and maintenance of HR policies To oversee the recruitment process, including during organisational change, supporting own team and organisation staff accordingly Chair HR related forums and meetings such as HR Strategy and Staff Consultative Groups Work with finance and operational managers to ensure operational and financial value is maximised through the HR function Support senior managers and directors to develop the optimum establishment for PDSE and manage recruitment processes to ensure these remain within agreed budgets To attend informal/formal meetings and/or hearings as necessary and advise on management reports and correspondence in accordance with PDSE procedures To assess options, advise, and support managers in all employee relation cases, from preparation and investigation through to hearings and appeals. Attending meetings with staff, managers and staff representatives To take notes at meetings, ensuring the high standard of note taking and record keeping Analyse sickness, ensuring managers are following and effectively progressing with absence management processes as staff reach trigger points Maintain thorough knowledge of employment law and changing working practices, and anticipate and react accordingly considering any implications for PDSE To lead and deliver projects across both HR and the wider organisation Work independently having responsibility for a wide range of potentially contentious, complex issues where no standard procedures or precedent applies and to develop and deliver creative and innovative solutions that respond to the needs of the organisation Support day to day administrative function of organisation, administering documentation, managing databases and HR software, ensuring accuracy Support any other HR or relevant business-related needs Measures of success: Successful delivery of key priorities and objectives agreed with manager and as part of the performance development review Ability to meet deadlines Meeting all HR and other statutory or regulatory requirements Produce reports and metrics Effective team delivery Positive customer and stakeholder feedback This post involves regular travel to all the DEFs, and to other sites to attend meetings as required. The ability to travel independently around the Peninsula is essential. The role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check