Human Resources Manager

Job title:

Human Resources Manager

Company

Currie & Brown

Job description

About The RoleCurrie & Brown is a world-leading provider of cost management, project management and advisory services, covering the full range of public and private sectors. Our purpose is to add value that makes building a better future possible.We hold the conviction that the essence of good HR practice is reflected not just in what we do, but how we do it.Does that resonate with you and are you an HR professional with a passion for all things HR? Do you excel in leading and supporting others, working in teams, providing considered advice, and turning ideas into reality? If so, we’d love to hear from you!At Currie & Brown, where our global headcount is c.2800, we’re seeking a collaborative People Manager, based in London, to support our UK and European business to help shape our continued success. Reporting to the People Director, you will manage two advisors and help to enhance our operational excellence and the strategic HR impact of the service. Alongside the wider people team, you will also work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and could have the opportunity to travel to any of our UK and European offices.As a People Manager offering and providing a broad range of generalist HR, case work, employment law and operational HR expertise, you must also demonstrate that you embody Currie & Brown’s values of being professional, collaborative, and honest. Alongside this, you should be capable of handling both extraordinary and the everyday HR, providing comprehensive advice to the business with an evidenced track record of achievement and personal impact in a HR setting.You would be regarded as a trusted partner and will skilfully forge and uphold relationships with stakeholders, while being accessible, supportive and a good ‘friend’ to the business. The People Manager will act as a role model in terms of our values and behaviours, with a strong focus on exemplar service delivery and customer focused solutions.The role sits within a friendly and supportive team, so there will be the opportunity to get involved in all aspects of HR and take lead on exciting and innovative people initiatives. So, whether the focus is on enhancing employee experiences or strengthening our HR strategic capabilities, this is an exciting opportunity for someone to get involved with managing and shaping the service As a HR practitioner, you will know that no two days are the same, so the post holder can enjoy making the role their own whilst being fully supported.The company embraces diversity and welcomes applications from individuals who share our commitment to HR excellence. While we recognise that the ideal candidate may not always meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply if you’re passionate about contributing to our team.Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide specialist advice on employment law and employment practice, in particular guidance on employee relations matters, including both employment law, case law and best practice
• Manage informal and formal case work as and when required and be skilled in managing complex casework, giving risk-based advice and guidance at all levels
• Maintain and/or develop policies and undertake project work as required within HR strategy, arising from legislative changes or because of best practice and business needs.
• Lead HR projects aligned with our people strategy.
• Working in conjunction with the wider team to deliver transformational and transactional excellence across the UK and Europe
• Drive HR process improvements and support the People Director in the delivering of HR strategy
• Ensure legal and regulatory HR compliance across all areas of responsibility
• Support our European business to support and drive excellent compliance in line with local legislation and business expectations
• Assess and implement training programs and manage performance appraisals
• Support the ongoing development and improvements within the team, including, managing, redesigning, creating new and improved processes and procedures and supporting the team to deliver an excellent HR service

Skills, experience and expected behaviours:

• Proven generalist HR experience with good employment law/ER knowledge
• Excellent coaching, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Experience in transactional HR and a understanding of HR payroll processing
• Ability to build and manage relationships at all company levels
• Knowledge of HR systems and adaptable IT skills, such as excel and report writing
• People-oriented and results-driven
• Resilience and ability to cope with unpredictable, intense or sensitive situations
• Detail oriented, with the ability to understand commercial priorities and business needs
• A team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful and flexible
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage time efficiently to achieve objectives
• Strong analytical skills and excellent accuracy and attention to detail

What we offer:

• Location: London. Based in award winning office at 150 Holborn (Hybrid working)
• Salary: From £45,000 per annum
• Hours: 37.5

About YouAbout UsWhy choose Currie & Brown?Unlike some businesses, we prioritise for the long term and honour our commitments. We are compassionate and inclusive in the way we approach our work, and always look to invest in our people’s futures. Be it a desire to work internationally, a drive to progress, or even a curiosity to operate in a new sector, we are there for our people at every stage – providing advice, support and the structure to achieve. That is why so many of us have established and built successful careers here for so long.We don’t offer just a job we offer a career with clear structured route to progression, and a track record of making international mobility happen with international moves encouraged on a permanent or secondment basis.We are an international industry leader – Working for us provides the chance to work for a leading brand with a focus on excellence, being digitally-led in our approach, we present the chance to work on some of the world’s most prestigious projects and for some of the world’s top clients.We want you to be able to bring your best self to work everyday and that is why we firmly believe equality, diversity and inclusion should be fundamental in creating a successful work force.Additional Benefits

• Annual Leave – 25 days and the option to buy up to 5 extra days. Annual leave also increases with service too.
• Insurances – Life Insurance, Private medical cover and Permanent Health
• One professional subsection per year, that’s your CIPD (or equivalent) covered.
• Pension options
• £400 annual healthy living subsidy
• Interest free season ticket loan for travel, Cycle to work scheme and Childcare vouchers
• Annual flu jab
• One day off per year paid to support our CSR/Social Value initiatives
• Refer a friend scheme
• Congratulations payment on marriage or civil partnership
• Employee support programme offering free independent face to face counselling, plus a range of other wellbeing support is available
• Electric Car Scheme
• Early Friday finishes and regular social activities and events

Expected salary

£45000 per year

Location

London

Job date

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 22:59:48 GMT

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