Human Resources Manager (Maternity Cover)

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For a full application pack, including a full job description with person specification please visit: https://www.landmarks.ac.uk/vacancies/

Maternity cover

Landmarks is an independent specialist day college for young people with learning disabilities and difficulties. The college offers a wide range of programmes that are tailored to each individual’s needs.

Landmarks operates from several sites across; Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, with our main site located in Eckington, S21 4EF.

Job Purpose:

Our HR Manager is employed to:

• To develop and implement best practice HRM across the College.
• To provide a qualitative College wide personnel service which is instrumental in enabling Managers to improve their people management practices which in turn contributes directly and indirectly to key College strategies, goals and outcomes.
• To contribute towards HR strategy and policy development.

Main Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will include, but are not restricted to:

Leadership & Management

• Provide high quality, consistent advice and guidance on HRM.
• Develop the knowledge and skills of Managers from across the College in matters relating to HRM.
• Produce reports where required.
• Communicate clearly, concisely and informatively with individuals both internal and external to Landmarks. Act as an ambassador for Landmarks College at all times

Personnel Practice

• Develop and achieve consistent delivery of personnel policy, procedures and practice across the College
• Track and review the staff appraisal and supervision system
• Provide hands-on support for all disciplinary and grievance matters
• Provide a confidential employment advice to staff

Administration & Legislation

• Recommend College policies and procedures and terms and conditions of employment which meet or exceed legislative requirements and are consistent with the strategic and operational objectives of the College
• Define, develop, implement and review a centrally controlled Staff safer recruitment policy and establish College-wide recruitment and selection procedures, which include transparent job design processes
• Establish and maintain accurate, centralised personnel records and reporting systems, through the appropriate use of IT
• Effectively contribute towards preparations and ongoing requirements for all relevant inspections assessments and audits

Staff Training & Development

• Develop, deliver and evaluate effective induction training for all employees and volunteers
• Identify and implement organisational training needs with the Principal and other members of the college management team
• Define, design, deliver and evaluate personnel management training interventions for College Managers relating to effective personnel practice

Recruitment & Selection

• Coordinate the College-wide recruitment and selection process in line with safer recruitment requirements.
• Maintain an accurate central recruitment tracker, monitoring vacancies from approval through to appointment.
• Provide advice and support to recruiting managers and follow up actions to ensure timely progress.
• Produce recruitment reports and management information, highlighting vacancies, progress, delays and key recruitment trends.
• Review recruitment processes and recommend improvements where required.

Staff Wellbeing & Reasonable Adjustments

• Promote a positive College-wide approach to staff wellbeing, providing advice and support to managers and employees.
• Coordinate and support reasonable adjustments for staff, ensuring individual needs are considered and appropriate measures are implemented and reviewed.
• Support managers with wellbeing, absence and return-to-work matters.
• Maintain appropriate records and monitor wellbeing and reasonable adjustment activity to identify trends and areas for improvement.

This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities.

In return we will offer:

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (Westfield Health): Confidential emotional, financial and practical support whenever you need it.
• Education Support Helpline: Free, specialist wellbeing support for all teaching and education staff.
• Free gym membership at Creswell Heritage and Wellbeing Centre
• Access to Trained Mental Health First Aiders: On-site support from staff trained to listen, signpost and offer immediate reassurance.
• Comprehensive Westfield Health Package (level 2): Includes a health cash plan, virtual GP appointments, counselling options, discounted shopping and services, and a wide range of wellbeing resources.
• Annual Flu Vaccination Voucher: Supporting your health and reducing winter illness.
• Access to Additional Discount Schemes: Including the Blue Light Card and other optional staff savings programmes.
• Health & Wellbeing Services: Occupational Health support where necessary.
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement: Up to 35 days, dependant on length of service.
• Long Service Recognition: Celebrating and rewarding your commitment to the organisation.
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies: Increased occupational maternity and paternity pay (subject to eligibility).
• Occupational Sick Pay: Enhanced sick pay that increases with length of service.
• Professional Development & Career Progression: A wide range of CPD, training courses and structured development pathways (role-dependent).
• Life Cover: Financial protection providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Standard Life Pension Scheme: Supporting your long-term financial wellbeing.
• Free On-Site Parking.

To find out what makes Landmarks a remarkable place to work, visit our website www.landmarks.ac.uk, and follow Landmarks Specialist College on Facebook for more information.

If you have any further queries or would like to arrange a discussion regarding the terms and conditions of employment at Landmarks please contact a member of HR – 01246 433788.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• HR: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person