Job Description

Robert Half Office Team are currently looking to recruit a Head of HR to join a well established, reputable Professional Services company based near Bath. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:

\xc2\xa355,000 - \xc2\xa370,000 plus excellent benefits including hybrid remote working and lunch provided when working in the office

• Provide first-line strategic support and advice to the Managing Partners to keep them abreast of both internal and external HR requirements and changes in circumstances
• Work with the Managing Partners to design and set the People Strategy for the business in line with the key Practice Strategies, Practice Plan and identified projects
• Participate and support the Practice Forums that are linked to HR which are likely to include Mental Health, EDI, Social Value and employment related consultations
• Manage and be responsible for the HR/Payroll team, providing guidance, support and strategic direction on Contractual Employment items, L&D, Recruitment and Payroll
• Develop and monitor Practice wide HR policies and procedures, ensuring these are up to date in line with practice policy changes, best practice, and legislation
• Act as a point of contact for employees seeking advice or clarifications related to employment and HR issues
• Provide key support to Partners and Managers in facilitating, advising and participating in procedures relating to disciplinaries, grievances, redundancies, and employee relations matters in line with legislation and best practice, and to a satisfactory conclusion
• Hold the overview and advise and recommend to Partners on a regular basis the employee benefits package and suitable adjustments, including benchmarking reviews
• Continue to gather and analyse people data and insights for regular reporting, salary benchmarking and other relevant surveys
• Oversee the annual review process and system so that it supports the needs of employees and Partners and provides a fair and consistent approach to employee development

Person specification:

• Relevant experience from within a similar role with experience of operational and strategic implementation of HR activities
• Excellent generalist HR experience including employee relations, learning and development, benefits, change management and recruitment
• Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and HR procedures and policies
• Experience in managing a small team (you will be managing our Talent & HR Coordinator and Payroll Manager)
• Ability to deal with matters sensitivity and confidentially, displaying integrity and sincerity
• CIPD qualified (Level 7) or equivalent demonstrable experience

For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:

\xc2\xa355,000 - \xc2\xa370,000 plus excellent benefits including hybrid remote working and lunch provided when working in the office

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