Job Description:

HR Manager
 
The Opportunity:

One of Exeter’s longest standing manufacturers of a quality, truly British product seek a hands-on, 360 generalist HR Manager to continue to take responsibility for all  aspects of the Human Resources (HR) function.   The HR Manager will be called upon to nurture and develop the business culture, supporting consistency throughout the business; whilst providing a critical link between multiple UK locations.

The Role:

• Evolution of the company’s HR policy and practice, ensuring impact and alignment with business Strategy.
• To proactively advise on best practice HR and, where necessary, take a hands-on role in resolving issues/problems.
• Overseeing the workload of one HR Advisor.
• Ensure HR initiatives are effectively implemented throughout the organisation.
• Oversight and direct involvement of the recruitment process, from requirement to appointment, induction and completion of probationary period.
• Application of performance management, absence, disciplinary and grievance procedures in line with Company policies and procedures.

You'll Offer:

• Five years’ HR experience at a senior level, specifically within a Manufacturing and/or Retail setting.  Ideally CIPD qualifications.
• A sound knowledge of personnel practice and procedure together with an up-to-date knowledge of employment law.
• A desire to work in a hands on ER environment, where the people really matter. This really is a 360 role so very hands on, admin heavy and interactive with staff at all levels, from Operator to Director.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills with excellent communication abilities to match.
• Previous experience of effectively using an HR database.

Offers You:
Salary £60000
Hours of work 9.00am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday
Life Assurance
Staff Discount 
Cashplan Scheme

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.