Main responsibilities  

•  HR Manager will consistently deliver an efficient, pro-active and professional HR service through developing effective partnerships with everyone in the studio, from Team Members to Directors. 
• Develop HR strategy in line with Studio requirements. 
• Promote and exemplify studio culture
• Assist with recruitment and selection of new Team Members. 
• Ensure all policies and procedures comply with current Employment Law, legislation and best practice. 
• Take a lead whilst advising and supporting Line Managers on all Employee Relations issues, including performance management; sickness and absence; disciplinary and grievance procedures. 
• Work closely with Line Managers to develop Team Member skills including highlighting needs and recommendations made through the Team Member appraisal process. 
• Provide day-to-day HR support to our team, answering queries and resolving issues with empathy and efficiency.
• Carry out all HR administration tasks required
• Carry out onboarding process. 
• Ensure KPIs are updated and advise where there are concerns and take/advise on effective action to meet the KPIs.
• Maintain BreatheHR management information system.
• Prepare agenda for and chair monthly Director’s HR meeting. 
• Liaise with payroll provider with the collation and submission of monthly payroll, uploading payslips and reports as required.
• Assist with Health and Safety as required.

 Personal Specification

• 5 years minimum
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations  
• Proven experience as a HR Manager or other HR Executive with strong leadership skills. 
• Experience in advising and managing grievance and disciplinary investigations. 
• Knowledge of BreatheHR MIS

 Aptitude, skills and abilities

• In-depth knowledge of modern HR practices and the ability to write and implement policy.  
• Ability to interpret legislation and provide accurate advice.
• Strong written skills with proven ability to draft policies, procedures and reports.  
• Have commercial awareness, negotiation and presentation skills
• Effective relationship building, networking and influencing skills.  
• IT and computer literate, especially in Microsoft Word applications.  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of nurturing a positive work environment and managing diverse team dynamics

• Experience working in a creative workplace such as a design/film studio
  
  

Personal attributes 

• Adaptable and flexible in approach with a decisive and can-do attitude.  
• Strong sense of humour.
• Excellent “active-listening” skills.  
• Open communication style, with ability to communicate at all levels in an organisation
  
  

• Can do and proactive attitude.