HR and Talent Manager
Location: techUK, 10 St Bride Street, London, , EC4A 4AD
Hours: 28
Salary: £32,000 – £40,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.
Planned start date: ASAP
techUK Overview
techUK is the trade association which brings together people, companies and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve. With over 1000 members techUK creates a network for innovation and collaboration across business, government and stakeholders to provide a better future for people, society, the economy and the planet. By providing expertise and insight, we support our members, partners and stakeholders as they prepare the UK for what comes next in a constantly changing world.
Role Purpose
As HR and Talent Manager, you will help to create and deliver people programmes and practices which help to foster an engaged and high performing team.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations
- Review, create and maintain all people policies and procedures and provide advice and guidance on their application to employees and line managers
- Advise and coach managers on people issues to promote positive employee relations, increase engagement, minimise risk, encourage a proactive approach to people matters and develop greater line manager accountability
- Assist in the development of line manager people management capabilities to promote a positive, ‘people-centric’ culture underpinned by our values
- Manage employee relations matters including performance, capability, conduct, absence, disciplinary, grievance, appeals, restructures etc.
- Data analytics to highlight trends, risks, opportunities and track progress
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law, key trends and best practice to inform our employee relations approach and practices
- Lead on employee relations related projects
Diversity and Inclusion
- Lead on Diversity and Inclusion activities
- Assess current D&I activities and develop a plan of action with clear aims and key milestones
- Design and implement strategies and initiatives which build the knowledge and confidence of our team and encourage them to take an active role in advancing our D&I aims
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Diversity and Inclusion best practice to inform our approach and programmes
- Data analytics to highlight trends, risks, opportunities and track progress
- Coach, guide and support line managers in promoting and role modelling inclusive behaviour across the organisation
- Organise events and activities to increase awareness and celebrate diversity
Wellbeing
- Lead on wellbeing activities and programmes
- Design and develop a programme of support to promote mental and physical wellbeing
- Develop a ‘hub’ for employees to provide accessible wellbeing information and resources
- Data analytics to highlight trends, risks, opportunities and track progress
Talent Management
- Lead on talent management initiatives and programmes including the career framework, development programmes and succession planning
- Keep the career framework under review and recommend changes in line with the evolving needs of the business
- Partner with line managers to identify team development needs and propose solutions
- Review performance data and recommend interventions to drive high performance
- Identify key roles and talent and develop and maintain an active succession plan
- Design and implement employee engagement and retention strategies
- Oversee the design and delivery of training interventions working closely with the Recruitment and HR Operations Manager
Person Specification
Essential Knowledge and Experience
- Proven track record in employee relations with experience of working on a broad range of issues
- Good working knowledge of UK employment law
- Experience of designing and implementing successful D&I strategies relevant to a small organisation
Desired Knowledge and Experience
- Experience working with career frameworks and performance management
- Experience in employee development
Core Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving and planning skills
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Strong customer service orientation
- Team player with a can do attitude
- Able to multi-task and manage competing priorities
- Excellent attention to detail and methodical in approach
- Comfortable in using HR systems and portals
This is based out of techUK’s London offices. However, techUK operates a flexible working policy.
This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.
The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment.
Due to the volume of applications, we receive, if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of applying, please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.
The role is part-time, 28 hours per week which can be configured across four or five days.
The salary for this role is FTE: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum / PT: £32,000 – £40,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please send your application with your salary expectations to recruitment@techuk.org
Application deadline: 3 October 2023
Web link: https://techuk.org
Email address: recruitment@techuk.org
Phone number: 02073312047
More about techuk
techUK is the trade association which brings together people, companies, and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve. With over 800 members (the majority of which are SMEs) across the UK, techUK creates a network for innovation and collaboration across business, government, and stakeholders to provide a better future for people, society, the economy, and the planet. By providing expertise and insight, we support our members, partners, and stakeholders as they prepare the UK for what comes next in a constantly changing world.