HR Manager 

Location: Based at Sellafield / Whitehaven office 

Working Pattern: Full Time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Salary up to £48,000 depending on experience plus access to Mitie Rewards and Benefits Packages 

Here at Mitie we are seeking a HR Manager to take the lead in  supporting and coaching our operational management team in effective delivery pf people policy and process for over 300 employees

You will have a direct link to the central HR function within Business Services to maximise your knowledge and rsources  and to develop you within your role.

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: ·       

• To proactively coach and mentor managers at all levels in providing pragmatic and commercially focussed solutions on people issues that will meet business objectives.
• Development and implementation of People plan within the contract.
• To work closely with the Operational Management teams on delivery of BAU HR items including case management, recruitment and onboarding challenges, culture, and engagement
• Support resource planning, recruitment, and onboarding activities.
• Manage and lead the people compliance activities to ensure that the contract is fully compliant.
• Involvement in projects across the wider BS business and One HR function as required.
• To develop and maintain working relationships with key stakeholders in the business.
• Responsible for developing and nurturing talent and develop succession plans.
• To be the first point of contact for stakeholders, including senior management as required.
• Point of cascade of One HR and L&D activities including communication and implementation
• Manage and lead on management upskilling across all levels of management in conjunction with L&D

The job holder will be required to providing advice and guidance to the management teams and colleagues on the following:

• Support management in the consistent application of Mitie HR policies and procedures.
• Support management in the undertaking of disciplinary & capability cases, long term welfare cases requiring a HR face to face presence.
• Attending the contract management meetings as appropriate and ensuring the HR agenda is represented fully in relation to business decisions at contract/site level.
• Driving through key areas of compliance to include suspensions, right to work/vetting, HR and people training and recruitment.
• Provide a robust and successful recruitment strategy in conjunction with local enterprises and work departments across the region.
• Promote company initiatives/tools at contract lead team.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the business issues/challenges in order to deliver effective and commercial HR solutions by: regular meetings with key contacts, unions & the client to understand key areas of focus, HR Spot Checks, reporting findings/suggestions to Ops
• Reporting on metrics such as training attendance, suspension savings, RTW figures
• Promote and embed performance management culture across the business, including adherence to Mitie performance management system and ensuring managers are competent in managing people, complete this by:
• Providing support to line managers in implementing performance management training, assist with the MiReview appraisal process
• Ensuring the sector talent map is regularly reviewed and amended to reflect improvements/declines in individual performance
• As appropriate, work with HR Business Partner and L&D Business Partner on change initiatives in relation to restructuring and new business activity and embed Mitie values within the business.
• Help compile monthly HR reports as required for the region/business area, completing a monthly HR report
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with Trade Unions at a regional level; support local and/or national pay negotiations including recognition agreements.
• Inform managers of updates in legislation and potential impact on business, sharing legal updates with HR team when relevant.

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.  

Person Specification

• HR Professional with experience in a commercially focussed environment.
• Ability to deal with high volume and fast paced Business and re-prioritise regularly.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards
• Computer literate; Microsoft suite, SAP, SharePoint.
• Resilient, with ability to influence key decision makers and challenge when necessary.
• Ability to drive the HR agenda with managers.
• Team player and confidence to build relationships with the business and wider HR function.
• Confident and articulate communicator.
• Strong commitment to customer service; able to quickly establish credibility and build rapport and trust.
• Ability to deliver information to managers that may be difficult and challenging.
• Demonstrate understanding of the need for confidentiality.
• Ability to make own decisions and see them through to conclusion. 
• Sound knowledge of employment law and best practice.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to travel across the region as required to meet the needs of the business.
• Full UK driving licence essential.
• Experience of multi-site, multi-discipline organisations preferable.
• Ability to deliver HR training on a range of subjects to varying abilities.
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• TUPE experience preferred but not essential.