HR Manager at Metropolitan School of Business and Management UK

We are looking for an HR Manager to oversee all aspects of human resources practices and processes. 

The ideal candidate will have experience in employee recruitment, with a thorough understanding of HR policies and procedures.

We’re eager to find a human resources manager who connects easily with people and has a detail-oriented mind-set for handling the dynamic nature of today’s workforce.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues.
• Manage the recruitment and selection process.
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital.
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures across the organization.
• Nurture a positive working environment.
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics.
• Manage the staffing process, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding.
• Ensure all company HR policies are applied consistently.
• Maintain company organization charts and employee directory.
• Maintain HR systems and processes.
• Design and implement employee retention strategies.
• Manage all core HR departmental areas, including payroll, employee relations, HR admin, learning and development, internal recruitment, employee engagement, and maintaining and improving HR systems. 
• Ensure the onboarding process is handled in a professional manner to expedite the settling in period.
• Identify staffing needs and manage the creation of job descriptions and handbooks.
• Manage the diversity, equality, and inclusion values and practices within the company.
• Make sure that company values and approach are utilised to strengthen the organisational culture.
• Consistently recruiting excellent staff.
• Carrying out necessary administrative duties.
• Creating clear and concise reports.
• Handle confidential matters with discretion

Qualifications

• A bachelor\'s degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology, or a business-related subject.  
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a HR or employee recruitment role.
• Proven working experience as HR Manager or other HR Executive
• Familiarity with HR software

Requirements and skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite. 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ethical mind-set
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• People oriented and results driven.
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases.
• Excellent active listening and negotiation skills.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
• In-depth knowledge of labour law and HR best practices.
• A confident leader with experience in leading a team.
• Experience in monitoring and driving KPIs.
• The ability to think innovatively and rationally about decisions and come up with creative solutions. 
• Strong organisational skills.
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues.