HR Manager

Location: Mainly Remote (UK Based) with in-person meetings, as required
Type of Role: Perm
Start date: Negotiable
Working Hours: This role is offered on p/time basis, expected to be 4 days p/week but may expand to increased hours by agreement as the company continue to grow
Ref: PR/005474

Vision and Purpose

CMC is a truly people focussed organisation, and support for our staff is paramount. As we grow, we would like to bring in a HR expert to join our senior team to help support in the management of our people. As HR Manager you will be up to date on legislation and HR policy to provide the advice required to navigate any HR issues effectively.

CMC is a growing management consultancy, delivering change and transformation to our clients across the UK public and private sectors. We are employee owned – meaning our staff have a key role to play in contributing and shaping success of our business.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for providing HR advice and service to the managers and staff. Accountable for maintaining and implementing HR plans, systems, processes, policies, and procedures.

You would be required to collaborate with managers on HR issues and provide HR subject matter expertise in the areas of: workforce planning, recruitment, retention, engagement and analytics and reporting strategy.

Your duties will include:

* Implementing HR strategies and associated measures to continuously improve CMC.
* Developing our employee value proposition supporting our overall strategy.
* Providing expert advice on HR matters, including employment law, employee relations, progression, reward and recognition, performance management, compensation, and benefits.
* Maintaining HR policies and procedures.
* Supporting our resourcing team in our recruitment process.
* Supporting current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and retention of our people.
* Overseeing the assessment of training needs to apply and monitor training programs.
* Maintaining our HR related data and recommending continuous improvements to records management and reporting.
* Overseeing and manage a performance appraisal process that drives high performance.
* Reporting to management and provide decision support through HR metrics.
* Ensuring legal compliance throughout human resource management.
* Leading in areas of our internal social value working groups.
* Assessing the training and development needs and gaps of our staff.
* Bridging management and employee relations by addressing disputes, disciplinaries, grievances, retirements, etc.

Responsibilities and Skills

* Personable and highly effective communicator.
* CIPD Level 7 or equivalent.
* Proven working experience as a HR Manager or other senior HR role.
* Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
* Problem solving and decision-making.
* Demonstratable experience with HR metrics and effective actions.
* Able to work independently.
* Strategic thinking and analytical, leadership and management skills.
* Flexible and happy to assist our great team.
* Desirable: experience of working for a consultancy business.

Applicants should be aware that notwithstanding any level of clearance, successful candidates will also be subject to an HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard Check. More details can be found at United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

About Us:

What we offer:

* Competitive salary.
* Flexible working patterns (we’ll always work with you to try and reach your expectations).
* Supported career development including opportunities for achieving professional qualifications, self-directed development and mentoring.
* Partner bonus scheme (based on company performance).
* An Award winning Well-being team and active ED&I initiatives.
* An active Community of Practice and support network – we share knowledge, encourage, upskill and inspire one another.
* Quarterly social events – we all love a Get-Together!
* Holiday purchase scheme – who doesn’t like some extra downtime!
* A range of initiatives to support the environment e.g. cycle to work and electric car scheme.
* We continue to review our Benefits package and invest in our people as the company grows.
* A truly supportive company 😊

CMC is an award winning SME specialising in business transformation. We work with a wide range of customers across the UK and beyond. Our goal is to build genuine, mutually beneficial relationships underpinned by honesty, respect and clarity. CMC is made up of a community of like-minded people: committed, collaborative and passionate about what they do. We work with our customers, building on our collective strengths, to explore, evaluate and achieve together. As a permanent member of the CMC team, you’ll join our thriving community of practice.

Like all CMC people, you’ll be an integral part of an inclusive and collaborative organisation, where we value everyone’s contribution and the unique perspective that individuals from all backgrounds can bring. Join us as we continue to embrace diversity, equality and inclusion.

CMC is a people focussed organisation. We are an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) owned by its employees, which means we all play a part in shaping, contributing and enjoying in our success.

‘Putting People at the heart of Change’