Job Description

Group HR Manager: Onsite in Blackburn

Salary: Negotiable DOE

Monday-Friday 37.5 hours/week

General All-Purpose Plastics (GAP) Limited is a leading privately owned company that delivers market leading, high-quality products and services through our extensive network of more than 100 distribution depots across the UK. With over 1,000 employees, we pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and excellence as we continue to grow.

Established in Lancashire in 1993, GAP has flourished year after year, becoming a trusted trade supplier of low-maintenance PVC-U & Aluminium building products to both residential and commercial markets across the country.

Our growth and success are due to our valued trade customers and our dedicated team here at GAP, whose commitment and expertise are the cornerstone of our operations.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and focused Group HR Manager to join our HR team and provide a high-quality human resources service to the management team and GAP employees across all departments that make up our multifaceted organisation.

The role will report to the Managing Director and offer huge variety. The successful candidate will be responsible for employee relations cases, recruitment and onboarding, HR policies and procedures, training and development, and HR data and systems.

You need to be CIPD Level 7 qualified and have excellent knowledge of UK employment law. You must have a minimum 3 years' previous experience as a HR manager working as part of the organisation's senior leadership team.

Primary Objective:

Oversee the HR function across multiple sites. As the Group HR Manager, your role will be pivotal in developing and implementing human resources strategies that align with our business objectives.

You will be tasked with creating and enhancing the framework for employee management by formulating an HR strategy, nurturing the HR team, and aligning Management Development. You will also establish and maintain connections with external contacts, professional advisors, and regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement HR strategies and policies that align with the company's overall objectives Develop, design, maintain and implement HR procedures to ensure the department produces timely and accurate documentation Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR matters, including employee relations, performance management, and employee development Oversee the recruitment and selection process, ensuring the timely and effective hiring of qualified candidates Manage employee relations issues by investigating complaints and resolving conflicts in a fair and objective manner Design and deliver HR training programs to enhance the skills and capabilities of our workforce Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent Stay up to date with current labour laws and HR best practices to ensure compliance and mitigate risk

Person Specification:

Education and Qualification:

Graduate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development or equivalent relevant qualification.

Work Experience:

Proven experience as an HR Manager, preferably in a multi-site organisation Experience of managing an HR Team Experience of working as a member of the Senior Leadership Team

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

In-depth knowledge of HR practices, policies, and procedures Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels Solid problem-solving and decision-making abilities Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion Lead the HR Team to meet multiple deadlines.

If this sounds like you apply now!

Benefits:

Excellent remuneration package commensurate with experience. Private Medical Insurance Enjoy 33 days of holiday entitlement, including bank holidays, with no Christmas or New Year shifts as we close during the holiday season. Casual dress. Life assurance. Our people are our most important asset and we would love to hear from you if you embody our values of People, Customer Service, Quality and Innovation.

What Our People Say:

"I am really loving my time here at GAP! The business has grown over the past few years and I am looking forward to see where we will be in the next few years. I enjoy everything about my job, the work culture is amazing and there is always somebody there if you ever need anything. I would recommend GAP to anybody in a heartbeat."

"Since starting at GAP the business has continuously grown which meant the staff have progressed and grown with the company. The owners are great and kept it a family run place to work - no one is just a number."

"GAP is a fun and inspiring place to work. The business has grown fast over the years so there is a real buzz around the place. Personally, I think if you work hard you will be rewarded, they have always supported me through hard times, it's like a family not just a work place!"

We are an equal-opportunity employer

Diversity and inclusion are essential to us and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work. We value and actively seek out a richly diverse range of talent. Our policies ensure that every job applicant and employee is treated fairly and with equal opportunity to succeed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance
Application question(s):

Are you qualified to CIPD level 7? What is your Right To Work Status?
Work Location: In person