People and Development Manager

Our client is a leading national facilities management company with their head office based in Bristol.   

They are looking for a new People & Development Manager to join their Bristol operation and join their dynamic finance team.

(Hybrid role. 2 days office)

Benefits of the company include;

• Private Medical Insurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Life cover
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discount scheme including Gyms
• Excellent pension scheme.

The purpose of the role is to…

Oversee and manage all aspects of the People function, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, employee experience and management development

• Be the System Administrator for our People system, Cascade
• Support the company through various communication and engagement campaigns, as well as leading a number of workforce initiatives

Role Requirements;

Team Performance

• Manage and mentor a small team of professionals focused on Employee Relations and Recruitment, and Management Development, providing management and direction to the department, setting and reviewing clear objectives.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, set team goals and promote professional development opportunities.
• Developing, documenting and implementing processes to support operational excellence.

Employee Relations (ER)

• Oversee and guide the team in managing employee relations cases, ensuring timely resolution of workplace conflicts, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure that all ER processes are compliant with relevant legislation  and internal policies.
• Act as a point of escalation for complex employee relations issues.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Support our Recruitment Coordinator to develop and execute strategies for attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent.

Management Training & Development

• Design and facilitate management development training sessions.
• Track the effectiveness of training programs and implement improvements as necessary.

System Administration (Cascade)

• Lead System Administrator for our People platform, Cascade.
• Maintain system integrity by ensuring data accuracy, troubleshooting issues, and liaising with the platform provider for updates and improvements.
• Provide training and support to team members on using Cascade for various HR processes.

Internal Communications

• Write and manage all internal communications related to HR initiatives, such as policy updates, new procedures, and employee engagement programs.
• Foster an environment of transparency and engagement by ensuring employees are well-informed about HR matters that affect them.

Compliance & Policy Management

• Accountable for People & Development policies ensuring end user clarity whilst maintaining legal requirements.
• Ensure the People team adheres to all company policies and employment legislation.
• Lead the review and support in updating any HR policies to reflect changes in employment law or company practices.
• Maintain and report on key HR metrics to support business decisions.

Relationships

• Proactively working with business leaders and key internal and external stakeholders to understand their requirements that help inform recommendations for change.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with external support partners.
• Managing multiple projects, working with a variety of teams; influencing and advising partners and key stakeholders.       

Personal experience;

• Relevant experience in team management, employee relations, recruitment and HR system administration.
• Knowledge of Cascade (or similar HR systems) and experience in system administration, as this is an essential requirement of the role.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop a team.
• Ability to deliver engaging and effective management training programs.
• Highly developed relationship building, communication and influencing skills along with personal credibility.
• A commitment to understanding and delivering against business and stakeholder needs.
• A commercial mindset, who balances both business needs and best practice.
• A collaborative approach, who works for the success of the wider team and business.
• Experience in working with projects and implementing new initiatives.
• A keen attention to detail, and an agile thinker.
• The ability to adapt to conflicting demands along with being deadline focused.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in the use of MS Excel and Office products.

Desired experience;

• TUPE experience.
• Change management and delivery experience.
• Project management and delivery experience.

Salary £40k

If you are an experienced People & development Manager looking to learn and develop in a fantastic HR position then please send your cv through now.