Human Resources Manager required for a large manufacturing company based near Brierley Hill.

The maternity cover will run for approx. 12-13 months and will be based solely on site.

The purpose of the role is to provide HR services to approx 150 on site employees aswell as processing wages for 120 weekly paid employees. You will be the sole on-site HR professional working on a full time basis

Main duties will include

• Provide on-going advice and guidance to all customers in line with in-house policies and procedures.
• Manage all starter and leaver documentation and processes.
• Manage annual leave process and systems.
• Overall management of the Attendance Management Procedure.
• Produce monthly HR management information.
• Process wages from start to end for circa 120 weekly paid employees using Sage payroll.
• Manage and update the Time & Attendance system.
• Update departmental training matrix and assist with training needs.
• Manage all other employee life-cycle documentation and processes.
• Provide advice and assistance with Investigations, Disciplinary, Grievance and Appeal meetings.
• Provide advice and assistance with regards to performance matters.
• Respond to and manage reference requests
• Liaise with agencies for booking temporary workers, assist with resolving pay queries and keep records accurate and up-to-date.
• Develop and update HR policies and procedures in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.

The right candidate must

• Have previous HR experience in a manufacturing setting
• Have strong experience in an HR generalist role.
• CIPD part-qualified desirable but not essential
• Payroll processing experience
• Professional and discreet approach
• Excellent communicator with customer service skills and an approachable personality
• Excellent time management, organisation and prioritisation skills
• Be proficient in IT with Excel, Outlook and Word
• Strong character, able to work in stand-alone position

Working hours 4-5 days per week – Hours approx. 8.30am to 4.30pm
Salary is negotiable depending upon experience
Contract will be maternity cover starting beginning of July – Contract will run for a minimum of 12 months