HR Manager

LSH Auto is looking for an experienced and strategic HR Manager to join our team based in Birmingham.

As a HR Manager, you will play a pivotal role in aligning human resources practices with business objectives, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and operational stakeholders. You will be responsible for providing strategic and hands-on HR support, focusing on employee relations, policy implementation, and leadership development to drive a high-performing and inclusive work culture. This role requires an experienced HR professional with at least three years in an advisory or managerial capacity and a CIPD Level 5 qualification.

Hours - 40

Salary - £40,000 - £50,000 (dependant on experience) Plus company car or car allowance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Employee Relations Management:
• Act as the main point of contact for all employee relations matters, including handling complex disciplinary cases, performance management issues, grievance and attendance management.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to people leaders on managing employee relations in compliance with company policy.
2. Stakeholder Engagement:
• Build and maintain effective relationships with operational stakeholders to understand business needs and align HR strategies with business goals.
• Collaborate with managers to identify HR challenges and opportunities for improvement.
3. Leadership Coaching and Development:
• Coach and mentor people leaders, providing them with the tools and skills to effectively manage their teams.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance leadership capabilities and employee engagement.
4. Policy Implementation and Maintenance:
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and consistency.
• Regularly review and update policies to reflect changes in employment law and best practices.
5. Cultural Enhancement:
• Lead initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture that aligns with company values and promotes inclusivity and diversity.
• Identify and drive actions to improve employee engagement and satisfaction.
6. Strategic Workforce Planning:
• Support the wider team with the development and execution of workforce strategies that meet current and future business needs.
• Contribute to talent management efforts, including succession planning and career development initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an HR advisory or managerial role.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification.
• Proven expertise in handling employee relations and advising on complex cases.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience in coaching and developing leaders at various levels.
• Demonstrated ability to implement HR policies and contribute to culture-building initiatives.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into HR solutions.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for people development and are eager to contribute to a fast-paced automotive environment, we would love to hear from you!

• A range of Mercedes Benz training and leadership programmes

• Platinum Plus Rewards Scheme

• Colleague Car Purchase Scheme

• Eye care Vouchers

• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)

• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays), rising to 38 days with length of service

• Wellbeing Support

• Company Pension