Human Resources Manager
Location: Hammersmith, London
Job Purpose
To run a centralised Human Resources (HR) function responsible for supporting the effective management and development of British Rowing’s employees within a high performing culture. This is a standalone HR role which sits in the Finance & Business Services team.
Responsibilities
- To run the HR function for over 100 employees
- To support employees and line managers on all HR related or employee related issues
- To provide advice to line managers on any HR related issues they may face
- To continue the development and implementation of British Rowing’s People Development Strategy
- To take an active role in the development of staff in line with the People Development Strategy, with the potential to plan and deliver training sessions in house
- To co-ordinate staff inductions and help to create improvements to the induction process
- To co-ordinate and create improvements to the company’s performance review process
- To support line managers on the recruitment of all employees
- To maintain an up to date filing system, and personnel files for all employees
- To develop, produce, review and update all necessary HR related documents and policies
- To take responsibility for identifying and attending off job training and networking as necessary as part of ongoing personal development
- To ensure that the company complies at all times with all the requirements of current employment legislation
- To update the Director of Finance & Business Services and fellow Directors on impending employment law developments and changes
- To develop effective working relationships with Directors and fellow managers
- To keep records up to date and administrate any payroll changes with our external payroll provider each month
- To coordinate and organise any disciplinary, grievance or other HR based meetings with any employee and to keep accurate records of these meetings
- To support the organisation in maintaining its status as an Investor in People
This list is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive, as there may be other reasonable duties and requirements associated with the post, which British Rowing may call upon the post-holder to perform from time to time
Person Specification
- At least 2 years’ experience in a HR role
- Ability to build and sustain relationships with a network of key people internally and externally
- Creative approach to work, with the ability to develop innovative solutions and use initiative in problem solving
- A positive and enthusiastic approach to work
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
- Proven team player
- First-rate planning skills
- A strong commitment to, and understanding of, equality and diversity issues
- Any CIPD qualification is a bonus
Additional Information
Standard working hours are 9:00 to 17:00 although flexibility is required in order to ensure core objectives are achieved. National travel may be required.
Equal Opportunities
British Rowing is committed to equal opportunities for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
How to apply
A full job specification can be found here. Applications can be made by sending a CV and covering letter to Emily Gardiner by 12 noon on Friday 29 July, and interviews will be held in the first 2 weeks of July. If you have any questions about the role, please email Emily Gardiner.
