HR Manager

Brighouse, Yorkshire
James Clay

HR Manager

£40k FTE

4-5 days (minimum of 28 hours but open to full time)

Minimum of 4 days based on site HD6

Primarily based in the Head Office but will require travel to other sites throughout the UK

Join James Clay and Sons Group family company in Brighouse as an HR Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting our dedicated team of approximately 90 employees. This dynamic and rewarding position is integral to our people strategy, focusing on emotional wellbeing, cultural growth, and people management.

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Process Management Support: Manage casework including disputes, disciplinaries, grievances, absences, retirements, and redundancies. Support managers during these meetings to build their confidence and skills.
• Policy Development: Create and implement HR policies to drive performance and ensure compliance in alignment with our company values.
• -Employee Support: Address daily HR enquiries and support managers with team-related issues, ensuring a compassionate and efficient approach.
• HR Strategy Alignment: Ensure HR strategies are consistently applied across the group, supporting change and aligning them with business goals.
• Wellbeing: Champion employee wellbeing initiatives and offer support to management and staff to foster a supportive and healthy work environment.
• Benefits and Rewards: Offer advice on employee benefits and work on reward strategies to enhance employee satisfaction.
• Learning and Development: Provide coaching and personal development support to managers, enhancing their ability to lead effectively. Through driving the learning and development agenda, managing talent pools and succession planning to support our team s growth.
• Recruitment and Onboarding: Manage the recruitment process, which may include writing job descriptions and overseeing new starter inductions, to ensure a seamless onboarding experience.
• Administrative HR: Oversee employee-related paperwork such as employment contracts, new starter packs, and other essential documentation.
• Sage HR: Oversee the management and development of Sage HR, ensuring it meets the needs of the business.
• Appraisals and Feedback: Implement and manage a structured appraisal system to ensure one-to-one meetings are conducted and in alignment with our company culture and values.
• Policy and Compliance: Keep HR policies up to date, ensuring compliance with the latest legal guidance and company standards.
• Communication: Coordinate the quarterly newsletter across the group to keep all employees informed and engaged.

Experience:

• CIPD Qualified: Essential
• HR Experience: At least five years in a similar role, preferably within an SME

• Sage HR Experience: Desirable
• TUPE Experience: Desirable

Personal Attributes:

• Leadership Skills: Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Resilience and Conflict Resolution: Key attributes for managing complex HR issues.
• Proactive Team Player: With a positive and professional outlook.
• Discretion and Diplomacy: Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion.
• Self-Motivated: Capable of working autonomously or as part of a team.
• Caring Nature: Compassionate approach with strong emotional intelligence.

About Us:

James Clay and Sons Group

Our group comprises James Clay and Sons, New Wave, and Rarter Bond, each bringing a unique expertise in craft beer importation, distribution, and bonded warehousing. Based in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, and with operations across the UK, we are committed to delivering exceptional beer experiences and supporting our customers’ growth.

Join us in making a difference. Apply now and be part of a company that values its people as much as its products.

Location:

Head office is based in Brighouse (West Yorkshire, HD6 1LU) James Clay and Sons is within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the surrounding areas.

Interested in this HR Manager role? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience please send your cv by return.

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