Job Description

Description

Amber is a fast-growth, ambitions Net-Zero Energy Management Consultancy with a vision to fix utilities, make people happy and save the planet.

To achieve our lofty ambitions to be the number one consultancy in the UK, we need to empower, retain, attract and grow our talented team. Our Employee Value Proposition is centred around building a high-trust, flexible culture that drives towards our purpose of reducing carbon emissions.

The remit of the role is relatively broad, being responsible for delivering initiatives to the business which enable high performance, drive an inclusive and diverse culture, attract the best talent as well as ensuring all operational HR is smoothly executed and reporting is accurately provided with deep insights and recommendations. You'll be an advocate of amber's culture and values, partnering with our business leaders to help them build their departments and make sure all people decisions are based on data.

What will you be doing?

Management of Amber's employee success function including line management of team members. Review and develop the employee success strategy according to the company's long-term vision and policies. Take oversight of the company culture working with the leadership team to develop the internal values aligned to the brand along with an engagement and operational plan to embed them in every aspect of the organisation's people practice. Challenge the Board where appropriate and suggest alternative paths, whilst championing improvement programmes. Leading the analysis of employee feedback and data, with the aim of creating a better working environment and engaged culture. Develop, implement and manage remuneration, benefits, pension and health and wellbeing policies, initiatives and plans to ensure amber is a leading employer. Ensure targets and deadlines are managed effectively to achieve progress, manage essential delays proactively and in a timely manner to minimise impact. Creating and managing the Employee Success department's annual budget. Establish departmental accountabilities for the range of ES functions from talent acquisition to health and safety compliance. Give counsel and oversee complex employee relations issues such as grievance and disciplinary cases and manage difficult cases with professionalism. Develop and maintain strong and trusted partnerships with functional leaders and managers, provide constructive challenge and act as a sounding board, advisor and coach. Drive and support amber performance management including probationary reviews, annual performance reviews, annual salary reviews, performance improvement plans, disciplinary & grievance meetings, and terminations Prepare, recommend and update employee guidelines and human resource policies for staff and management across all offices, ensuring they become embedded through awareness-raising and training.

What does good look like?

EssentialAn experienced leader of a people function, with strong generalist experience of all areas of people including employee experience, culture and engagement, employee relations, policy and documentation, onboarding, learning and development and talent attraction. An inspirational leader with the ability to instil a positive motivational mentality, even when it's challenging. Excellent communicator and relationship builder. Commercial acumen, with experience of taking commercial solutions or finding innovative solutions to complex problems. Proactive and progressive, with experience of introducing innovative people solutions to existing people challenges. Having a relevant qualification in the field of people management, human resources or organisational development.

DesirableExtensive Employment Law or Employee Relations experience. Experience of working in a fast-growth or fast changing environment and ensuring that you remain focused on key priorities. Excellent understanding of technology, utilities or other complex sector.

Why choose Amber?

We have a friendly, informal and relaxed culture, where you are encouraged to bring your true self to work - day in, day out. We offer a flexible working environment, meaning you can work where, when and how you want to. This role offers a hybrid working approach.

We focus on output above everything else. Aside from this, we do also have our competitive benefits package - not forgetting that we have an unbeatable view from our central Cardiff office, featuring a fully-stocked bar and pool table.Private medical care Birthday day off Income protection Enhanced primary and secondary caregiver scheme Loyalty vouchers

Here at Amber, we see diversity and inclusivity as a priority, and we are always looking for individuals who bring something different to the team. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

About Amber

Amber grew from the belief that the utilities industry was ready for change. That businesses being overcharged and underserved by their consultants deserved better.


So we dedicated ourselves to providing a genuine alternative - and set about becoming a partner businesses could trust to look after their best interests.