HTB HR Manager - Maternity Cover

HTB HR Manager - Maternity Cover at Alpha International

The People Team is a forward‑thinking people‑focused team that prioritises resourcing, equipping and developing all staff within the HTB Group. The HR Manager will be responsible for all operational HR matters, ensuring employees achieve their full potential and support the group‑wide vision.

• Build healthy relationships with entity leaders and managers, aligning ways of working with core HTB Group policies.
• Maintain best‑practice knowledge of employment law and regulatory requirements to manage risk.
• Oversee complex employee‑relations cases, ensuring resolution aligns with organisational values and legal compliance.
• Document key meetings and discussions between staff, line managers and the People Team.
• Assist in performance management, disciplinary, redundancy and probation processes.
• Support delivery of the core HR annual agenda and lead strategic initiatives in partnership with the Head of People.
• Develop relationships with external providers of benefits and services.
• Assist with annual budget setting and steward resources wisely.
• Drive continuous improvement of operating processes.
• Report progress and people analytics to senior management.
• Create programmes for upskilling HoDs and Line Managers in employee‑relations.
• Support Learning and Development growth.
• Play a key part in recruitment and onboarding.
• Collaborate with the Senior HR Manager to ensure continuity and effectiveness.

• Shape team culture in line with Vision & Mindsets, engaging with the employee survey.
• Promote health, safety and wellbeing, ensuring meeting required standards.
• Manage performance, professional development and training, holding regular 1‑to‑1s and reviews.
• Model compliance with policies and processes, setting an example for the team.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding for the team following agreed processes.
• Familiarise with the Line Manager Handbook and pursue personal development.

• Sets an example by living out organisational values.
• Treats all colleagues with respect, irrespective of background.
• Takes responsibility for personal growth and shares expertise.
• Regularly seeks feedback and opportunities to learn.
• Shows commitment, flexibility and willingness to prioritise the team.
• Maintains composure under challenge and remains constructive.

• Significant expertise in generalist HR practice at HR Manager level.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent;
  Chartered Member of CIPD.
• Credibility with line managers and strong relationship‑building skills.
• High integrity, sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Unflappable, tenacious attitude for dynamic, flexible environments.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employee relations and complex case management.
• Competence in HR systems optimisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency in office software.

• Experience with in the UK charity sector.
• Experience of international employment.
• Experience using XCD.
• Experience with employee experience and engagement platforms.
• Good understanding of effective AI platform use.

Mid‑Senior level

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