HR Manager

Axi Recruitment is working with an established retail business in Leeds for an HR Manager to join their team. This role is a standalone HR position covering all aspects of Human Resources management.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage core HR areas: employee relations and engagement, HR systems and operations, learning and development, health and wellbeing, compliance, and recruitment.
• Identify, manage and mitigate risks to the business, working with the CEO to put measures in place.
• Maintain the HR online management system and assist with payroll alongside the Finance Team.
• Implement health and wellbeing initiatives to maintain employee satisfaction.
• Provide HR guidance to Line Managers on sickness, disciplinaries, performance, and employment law compliance.
• Address sensitive employee issues, including disputes and grievances, with professionalism, mediating situations as needed.
• Work with Managers to create role specifications, identify recruitment channels, screen CVs and support with the interview process.
• Provide new employees with a warm and efficient onboarding experience.
• Oversee the new starter and leaver processes to ensure seamless transitions.
• Coordinate training programs, book courses, and track employee development.
• Coordinate staff appraisals, track performance, and help with succession planning.
• Keep knowledge of policies, regulations and legislation up to date, including Health & Safety, GDPR, and the Equality Act.

Qualifications:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in an HR Advisor role
• Be a true HR Generalist
• Team player who enjoys sharing ideas and welcomes feedback
• Able to manage multiple priorities with ease, while maintaining high standards
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with all stakeholders, managing expectations and building relationships
• Able to make decisions and take action, escalating when necessary
• Be honest, dependable, and fair

Benefits:

• Hybrid working, 2 days from home per week
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Flexible start and finish times
• Life assurance scheme
• Company pension scheme