Job Description

We are currently looking for a HR Manager to join our team in Plymouth. This is a fixed-term position for 12 months to cover maternity leave. This opportunity is available for 4 or 5 working days.

The successful candidate will manage the HR function for Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) working autonomously with access to external HR / legal support where required. The role holder provides first line HR support for all HR related functions to all employees, managers, and the Board. The successful candidate will lead the development of the HR operations, service and strategy to ensure there is a culture of continuous learning and improvement, customer focus and service excellence. The role holder will ensure the HR operations function is compliant with CQC standards, current employment legislation and best practice. The individual will ensure the operational HR function creates an efficient and effective impression of the organisation to managers, colleagues, potential employees and the general public. The role holder will also provide first line management to the central administration team, including day to day direction, performance management, appraisals, and liaising with other managers to ensure the team are maximising value.

Key accountabilities:

Review and develop HR processes in line with employment law and best practice and ensure this is communicated effectively across the organisation Lead on Wellbeing Drive performance through HR Responsible for design, development and maintenance of HR policies To oversee the recruitment process, including during organisational change, supporting own team and organisation staff accordingly Chair HR related forums and meetings such as HR Strategy and Staff Consultative Groups Work with finance and operational managers to ensure operational and financial value is maximised through the HR function Support senior managers and directors to develop the optimum establishment for PDSE and manage recruitment processes to ensure these remain within agreed budgets To attend informal/formal meetings and/or hearings as necessary and advise on management reports and correspondence in accordance with PDSE procedures To assess options, advise, and support managers in all employee relation cases, from preparation and investigation through to hearings and appeals. Attending meetings with staff, managers and staff representatives To take notes at meetings, ensuring the high standard of note taking and record keeping Analyse sickness, ensuring managers are following and effectively progressing with absence management processes as staff reach trigger points Maintain thorough knowledge of employment law and changing working practices, and anticipate and react accordingly considering any implications for PDSE To lead and deliver projects across both HR and the wider organisation Work independently having responsibility for a wide range of potentially contentious, complex issues where no standard procedures or precedent applies and to develop and deliver creative and innovative solutions that respond to the needs of the organisation Support day to day administrative function of organisation, administering documentation, managing databases and HR software, ensuring accuracy Support any other HR or relevant business-related needs
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 45,942.00-52,897.00 per year

Work Location: In person