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HR Manager

Job description

Harris Hill are currently working with a great charity based in London, IG8 to help secure a HR Manager on a permanent basis, paying 36,700 per annum.

The purpose of the role is to to support the Director of Human Resources in developing the organisation s people strategy and practices, implementing
and embedding HR policies and procedures, and ensuring that the charity s culture is aligned with their plans for growth

The key responsibilities of the role include:

  • To lead on recruitment and engagement of staff, creating a successful recruitment plan which supports sustainability, particularly in job roles where shortages are recognised e.g. nurses and retail staff
  • To oversee end-to-end recruitment including writing job specifications, candidate/agency sourcing, coordinating interviews with key team members and managing the on-boarding process including references and DBS checks, ensuring a positive candidate experience for both successful and unsuccessful candidates
  • Schedule and organise inductions and the delivery of refresher training events including e-learning courses and workshops
  • To provide training and advice for line managers in policy implementation as appropriate
  • Provide guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees regarding laws, regulations, policies, procedures and practices related to employee relations matters
  • Facilitate communication among employees and managers by providing guidance and consultation regarding problem solving, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance and litigation avoidance, striving to resolve internal conflict informally through appropriate conflict management and mediation techniques
  • To line manage the HR Assistants and Payroll Officer ensuring all are fully supported and managed through agreed personal objectives (aligned to departmental and organisation wide strategic plans).

The key skills and experiences include:

  • Evidence of effective leadership, line management and HR practice expertise with at least 5 years post qualified experience
  • Experience and evidence of working collaboratively in a multi disciplinary environment
  • Good written and verbal presentation skills
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Knowledge of the operations of recruitment and selection processes, including proven ability to in advising on these processes
  • Demonstrable experience of generalist human resource processes and procedures
  • Evidence of involvement in strategic developments
  • Knowledge and experience of the implementation of HR technology systems
  • Leads by example with the ability to share information and learning
  • Understanding of professional accountability, takes responsibility for own actions and promotes a sense of team working
  • Familiarity with the role of volunteers in charities/not for profit organisations and good practices in recruitment, selection, induction, training and support
  • Understanding of professional accountability, takes responsibility for own actions and promotes a sense of team working


If this role is of interest to you and you are immediately available please contact me