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Human Resources Manager (fixed-term, 12 months contract) - Your future role?

As an HR Manager, you will deliver and implement the local HR strategy to fulfill specific demands of a site, geographical area, or function, according to HR strategy and corporate guidelines, and act as an HR Business Partner for a local business function.

You will be based in Ashford, UK and will report directly to the HR Director.

It is a full-time position; however, we are open to considering candidates who are available for part-time work as well.

You will:

Strategy Implementation

• Support development and implementation of human resource strategies and programmes associated with accomplishing business objectives

• Work together with management and provide advice as to the best HR management practices to support business objectives

• Use relevant data and reports to recommend policy and process solutions to address risks and opportunities and align with HR strategy and plans

• Lead or help implement Corporate and Site projects

HR Management

• Provide human resources generalist support to mid-level managers

• Identify trends/issues that require resolution and involve appropriate resources

• Support organisational effectiveness function through team building and goal/role clarification

• Participate in people management activities for defined scope including involvement in performance management and compensation review annual processes

• Participate in the talent acquisition process, ensuring the quality of personnel hired, the effectiveness of recruiting and selection techniques, and compliance with law requirements

• Provide on-site consultation and administration including annual merit and incentive cycles, performance reviews, and benefits inquiries. Ensure fair and competitive positioning of salaries through internal equity and external market analysis

HR Processes

• Contribute to defining clear roles and responsibilities and streamlined internal HR processes

• Promote effective and proactive use of people management practices and systems and provide value-added reportingenabling managers to make more effective, fact-based, and timely decisions

Employee Relations

• Provide employee relations counsel to managers and employees on HR matters including performance, discipline,organisational decisions, and career development. Provide interpretation and guidance on human resources policies and employment law

• Manage complex Employee Relation issues and ensure main HR business processes are implemented (e.g.performance management, annual pay/bonus reviews, learning and development, talent planning, succession planning)

• Support and coach HR colleagues and managers to understand and comply with relevant legislation and employee relations policies and practices

Legal & Compliance

• Provide interpretation and guidance on human resources policies and employment law

• Ensure organisational compliance with employment law and implementation of new legal requirements

• Ensure organisational compliance on matters of occupational health; in collaboration with the occupational health department and local management team provide support on employees' medical issues/restrictions

• Inform and advise managers and staff about relevant legislation, employee relations policies and practices

• Lead meetings and negotiations with Union and councils

People Management

• Coach and support the personal development of HR Team members under the span of control

Your professional profile includes:

• University degree in Human Resources or related field

• 4+ years' experience in HR, preferably with international organisation

• Experience supporting employee relations/people management activities

• Experience working with mid-level managers

• Fluency in English

• Project management skills

• Knowledge of HR legal matters, change management, and detailed business understanding and commercial sense

Our benefits:

• We offer great compensation package including bonus

• Private Medical Healthcare and Group Pension Plan

• We have several learning opportunities (e-learning platform, Linkedin Learning access, and external providers)

• Career development plan

• We have Site Events throughout the year

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.

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