Head of HR - Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Head of HR - Doncaster

Our client is looking for a Head of HR to join their growing and exciting construction-based business and lead their exceptional HR team. This role is part of their Exec team and is a great opportunity for a HR generalist looking for an opportunity to get involved in all aspects of the business and grow and develop as the company continues to expand and diversify.

They need someone to lead and develop the companies HR provision to ensure that their HR function is robust and proactive with all policies and procedures up to date and fit for purpose. This includes providing day to day practical HR support to all areas and divisions of the business at all levels, developing and leading company culture, planning and delivery of training and coaching opportunities, reviewing and assessing the company structure and recommending paths for succession planning and talent management. You will also manage, mentor and develop the HR team to encourage their growth and ensure they develop the skills and expertise needed to excel.

The day-to-day duties will include but are not limited to:

• Manage HRIS with support from HR Administrator
• Monitor and manage sickness and absence to control costs and ensure decisions about sick and absence pay are made and communicated in a timely and professional manner
• Manage HR processes such as appraisals and end of probation reviews to ensure carried out in a timely manner using the correct documents
• Oversee the recruitment and onboarding of new employees and the induction and training in conjunction with the appropriate Line Manager and the HR and Recruitment Coordinator
• Offer support and coaching to Line Managers to ensure they are dealing with staff issues consistently, sensitively and professionally
• Track KPI’s in all areas of the business and support Line Managers and department heads with the effective use of KPI’s
• Support and lead the improvement of consistent communication across the business
• Conducting team engagement surveys and analysing, presenting and using the results in engagement, development and culture planning
• Continually and proactively review staffing to assist with succession planning and identify areas of risk to the business
• Represent the HR department consistently and with professionalism
• Advise and oversee complex employee relations issues such as grievance and disciplinary cases and manage difficult cases with professionalism
• Co-ordinate remuneration policies and advise senior management on staff salaries and packages in reference to external benchmarks
• Champion a performance culture and continuously review productivity and employee development making recommendations for improvements
• Leading L&D by suggesting training opportunities and arranging appropriately
• Continuously review the responsibilities of the HR department and make decisions when necessary
• Manage the company private healthcare and wellbeing accounts
• Offer an open-door policy to any team member who needs advice, support or a friendly and confidential ear and react appropriately
• Manage and develop direct reports to ensure that HR and Recruitment functions are consistent and of a high standard

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• CIPD qualified or equivalent qualification and/or experience
• Excellent IT skills and proficient in MS Office 365 packages
• Experience with HRIS systems and online training platforms
• Excellent working knowledge of HR best practice and employment legislation
• Skilled communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to be tactful and maintain confidentiality
• An effective leader who can engage the wider business, inspire confidence to influence and drive change
• Experience of leading and managing a team and good coaching and mentoring skills
• Proactive and effective at managing and prioritising your, and your teams, workloads
• An open minded and innovative thinker with excellent decision-making skills
• Driving Licence

Package and Perks

This role is based at our client’s Doncaster office where they have excellent staff facilities and offer free parking, free tea and coffee, fruit and snacks etc. They offer many great perks including social events, all expenses paid company days out, Westfield Health membership, birthday treats and much more.

This a permanent permission working 37.5 hours and their core hours are 8.30am – 5pm, Monday – Friday. The salary for this position is in the region of £55,000 per annum depending on experience and benefits from a company bonus scheme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and paid leave over the festive period. They offer a company pension and holiday buy back scheme, and they work closely to support their teams with training, growth and development opportunities.

A phone and laptop are provided, and they can support hybrid working as workloads and diaries allow. Some regular travel is required across the East Midlands area, and you will occasionally visit sites in other parts of the UK.

Unfortunately, our client will not be able to consider any applications for 100% remote working or from anyone who does not live within a commutable distance of Doncaster.

Please note: They can only accept UK based applications. Unfortunately, they are unable to sponsor right to work visas.

Our client is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace – they work with a wide range of businesses and individuals that come from all walks of life and so do they. They celebrate diversity and individuality so regardless of your race, age, religion, gender or any characteristic that makes you, you, if you share their values and their enthusiasm for growing their businesses, you will find a home with them.