Job Description

Description

Main Purpose:

The HR Lead - Praxis Facilities Management (PFM) will be responsible for delivering a first-class strategic and operational HR partnership with the leadership of PFM, to support high performance and growth. The HR Lead will be focused on becoming an integrated member of the PFM leadership team and providing coaching support to managers at all levels. Delivery of frameworks and projects to increase performance, develop, and retain colleagues will be a core part of the role, however these strategic initiatives will be balanced with case management and operational work, with the support of a HR Advisor.

Line management:

Line Management of a HR Advisor

Main Duties:

Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders in the PFM business and across Praxis Group, including the Group HR Team. Work as a strategic and operational partner to the PFM business, working to deliver strategic initiatives as directed by the CPO. Take the lead role in the development of the company's culture and values. Manage TUPE transfers from a change-management perspective and collaborate with the Group HR Team on operational aspects which will be largely delivered through the HR Advisor. Create and implement an annual cycle of people processes, including objective setting and reviews, linked closely with the Group-wide process. In conjunction with the Group HR team, create and deliver a management development programme to ensure the quality and consistency of people management. Consult on organizational design and job design to ensure that all roles and structures are clearly defined. Identify the need for initiatives relating to the full spectrum of HR disciplines including Culture, L&D, Reward, Talent Acquisition and Performance Management. Oversee and act as an escalation point for employee relations issues ensuring compliance with employment law. Manage Employment Tribunal claims. Proactively analyse the root cause of employee relations matters and develop strategies to reduce the occurrence of ER issues. Provide advice and guidance on performance and sickness management cases. Analyse and provide timely MI to inform people initiatives. Provide holiday cover for Payroll as required

Personal Qualities, Requirements and Skills:

Proven experience of operating as a HR Manager / HR business partner / HR lead within an FM business or similar. Strong track record of delivering strategic and operational projects that impact positively on employee engagement, performance, retention and other key people metrics. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and experience of working with Trade Unions. Experience of managing TUPE transfers, employee communications and post-transfer integration programmes and culture change. An engaging leader with strong communication skills Excellent time management and planning skills. Commercially astute with the ability to deliver HR solutions that impact positively on commercial performance. Data-driven mindset Willing to travel as required to sites across the UK, including regular visits to the Praxis offices in London and Birmingham, often at short notice. Occasionally working alternative hours to meet shift workers.

Values:

Professionalism

| We consistently seek to exceed expectations. Our people can express themselves fully while upholding the highest standards of conduct, competence, and integrity.

Ownership

| Every asset, challenge, and opportunity is treated as our own. We deliver all real estate services in-house -- never outsourcing responsibility, accountability, or blame.

Entrepreneurialism

| We challenge convention and champion imaginative solutions. Rigorous debate is encouraged, and everyone is empowered to make decisions that elevate performance.

Meritocracy

| Results, hard work, and strong ideas matter more than age, tenure, or titles. We are a diverse team that collaborates openly so each person can reach their full potential.

Action This Day

| We do not defer or delay. Anything that can be done today, is done today.

About Praxis Facilities Management

Praxis Facilities Management Ltd ("PFM") provides the necessary on-site services to Praxis Real Estate Management managed properties which includes 400+ directly employed individuals covering management, operations, marketing, security, administration, maintenance, and cleaning.