We are working with one of the UK’s leading food retail businesses, based in Buckinghamshire, to recruit an experienced HR Manager.This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and fast-growing organisation that prides itself on quality, customer focus, and a strong commitment to its people. With a national footprint and a head office team based in Buckinghamshire, the company offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment and a people-first culture.The RoleWe are looking for a confident and proactive HR Manager to support multiple business units across the full HR lifecycle. This is a true generalist position with a strong focus on employee relations, performance management, and supporting line managers with day-to-day HR queries.The successful candidate will report into the HR Director and work closely with the HR Coordinator, coaching and advising managers, leading HR projects, and ensuring policies and practices are compliant, consistent, and aligned with company goals.Key ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will:
Manage recruitment processes from job posting through to onboarding, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring managersSupport and coach line managers through employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, and flexible working requestsOversee performance management processes, driving a high-performance cultureDevelop and update HR policies and procedures in line with current legislationCoordinate learning and development initiatives and support continuous professional developmentSupport the delivery of fair and competitive compensation and benefits programmesUse HR data and metrics to report on key trends and inform decision-making.
What We’re Looking ForTo be successful in this role, you will bring:
A strong generalist HR background, within a fast-paced retail / hospitality / leisure environmentProven experience managing employee relations matters with confidence and sensitivityKnowledge of UK employment law and HR best practicesA hands-on, solutions-focused approach with the ability to coach and influence managersExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsCIPD qualification
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JOB DESCRIPTION
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting WTI's field personnel and internal HR functions. This position requires strong coordination with various departments, attention to compliance, and proactive support of HR initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as the initial point of contact for WTI field personnel regarding day-to-day HR administration, ensuring prompt and professional resolution of inquiries.
Collaborate with Shared Services, Recruiting, and other departments to respond to questions and resolve issues; escalate matters to the HR Business Partner (HRBP) as appropriate, particularly in cases related to employee relations.
Manage the staffing workflow process, including processing Personnel Action Forms (PAFs), Staffing Requisitions, employee correspondence, and related documentation.
Maintain and update WTI job descriptions to ensure compliance with safety standards, FLSA classifications, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and other regulatory requirements; work closely with managers to ensure content remains current.
Ensure accuracy and currency of employee data, organizational charts, and personnel records.
Support the delivery of training sessions and onboarding programs to meet business and workforce development needs.
Identify and recommend opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve operational efficiency.
Provide administrative support for career development and workforce planning initiatives in collaboration with the Executive Director of Field Resource Development and the HRBP.
Assist the HRBP with special projects and other assignments as needed.
Provide support in handling employee relations matters and help ensure a positive work environment.
Act as back-up support for the HRBP and other areas within the HR team as required. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field of study.
Prior experience as an HR Generalist in a fast-paced, large field, or multiple-site organization; Construction industry preferred.
Must be skilled at multitasking, organization, and attention to detail.
Prior experience with employee relations and related documentation.
Understanding of employment law.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality and build trusting relationships.
Must be able to present to small groups and lead meetings when needed.
Ability to collaborate with all levels of staff and various departments.
Must be able to communicate effectively within all levels of the organization.
Must have excellent computer skills and experience with various programs (i.e., MS Office, Visio, HRIS- Oracle preferred).
Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
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Financial Administrative Services
Working as part of a team responsible for providing generalist financial administration support to all departments within BCUSU
To check and accurately process purchase, sales and remittance paperwork including the posting of these items onto the computerised accounts system and prepare any associated statements or reports
To accurately process payments to suppliers and contractors
To be responsible for credit control ensuring all monies are received within given time periods and are recorded accurately, referring non-payers to the relevant departmental manager and Finance & People Manager in line with procedure
To reconcile orders with invoices, following up anomalies with budget holders and suppliers
Supporting the Member Services Team to ensure accuracy of financial systems used in the everyday processing of information within the commercial
Monitoring of Financial Procedures:
To ensure budget holders/users of financial systems are following procedures laid out in the financial bylaws and financial regulations, where anomalies or queries are identified approach the budget holder/user to solve or satisfy the query. Where queries are more involved or where non-conformity of financial procedures has been identified escalate the issue to the Finance & People Manager
Working with and regularly reporting to the Finance & People Manager to ensure that all financial processes across the organisation are being progressed within a timely manner and to meet month end deadlines
Analysis of Data to Support Budget Holders & Others:
To liaise with Budget Holders regarding discrepancies and queries in relation to their budgets
Providing information either in the form of a spreadsheet or report as requested by the Budget Holder
Provide analysis as requested by the Union’s Auditors during year end process
General Duties:
Uphold and demonstrate the values and expected staff behaviours of BCUSU in working towards achieving the BCUSU vision
Committed to working as part of a team, and in collaboration with the wider BCUSU staff team, to support the delivery of BCUSU Strategy 2024+
Ensure compliance with all BCUSU policies and procedures, including but not limited to health & safety, GDPR, financial and HR
Complete all mandatory training and any other training and supervision sessions identified as beneficial to the job role or post holder when required
Promote the BCUSU equality, diversity & inclusion, wellbeing and sustainability agendas, embedding principles within all relevant aspects of the role to ensure BCUSU’s aspirations to be socially responsible and supportive
Make decisions within the defined level of responsibility
Effectively communicate with university staff, students and relevant external stakeholders
Undertake other duties that may be assigned by the employer, as might reasonably be expected within the grade of the post
Training:
Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Training Outcome:
While a full-time position with the company after completing the apprenticeship isn’t guaranteed, you’ll gain a broad set of transferable skills and valuable experience within a supportive team environment
This will place you in a strong position to pursue further career opportunities, either within the company or elsewhere in the industry
Employer Description:Birmingham City Students’ Union (BCUSU) is your student-led union—here from day one to enrich every part of university experience. As an independent charity working alongside Birmingham City University (BCU), we exist to advocate for all students and enhance your academic, social, and personal journey. BCUSU is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.Working Hours :Total hours per week will be 35 including training at college.
Agile Working Policy:
Flexi-time allows employees to set their own start and finish times, with line manager approval, provided they work core hours 11am–2pm and meet business needs.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
