Job Description

Lancaster Group Holdings have over 150 employees, making us one of the largest employers in the Lancaster and Morecambe area.

We are looking for an experienced Head of HR who can not only prioritise and manage the ongoing case load but also lead the HR requirements of the business and deliver a comprehensive HR function. As we see ongoing changes to employment law, it is essential for the business to have a knowledgeable Head of HR who can lead the department and implement successful change where required.

Reporting to the Financial Director, the Head of HR will cover the full scope of HR requirements across both trading companies, ICT Reverse and Mazuma Mobile. The ideal candidate will hold a CIPD Level 5 or 7 and experience in dealing with all aspects of HR.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Upon commencement of employment, the successful candidate will be asked to audit the HR department and make recommendations on where this can be improved, with a plan of how this can be achieved

Deliver a fair and robust recruitment process

Ensure a comprehensive onboarding process

Oversee and ensure probation reviews are carried out in a timely manner and to a satisfactory level by line managers

Will be required to deliver routine training, for example Equality and Diversity training

Responsible for issuing employment contracts and any variations to these ensuring they are fully compliant with current employment legislation

Responsible for ensuring all employees are working within the Working Time Regulations (1998)

For all aspects of the role will need to be knowledgeable on current Employment law and maintain a good understating of this

Required to advise Line Managers on the full disciplinary process from investigation through to disciplinary and appeal

Have a forward-thinking approach, the successful candidate will be expected to deliver new ideas and promote forward thinking HR, not a fully reactive approach

Promote positive employee engagement and liaise with team leaders and heads of department to support and pro actively implement where required

Key Skills:

Enthusiastic personality

Must work with absolute discretion

Excellent communication & writing skills

Fast learner and ability to work in a fast paced environment

Excellent attention to detail

Good IT skills

Company Benefits:

Annual Company Bonus

Free parking

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunities for personal development and progression

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 50,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Additional leave Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/05/2025