Manchester Central
Head of HR
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Head of HR
Company Description
Manchester Central is an award-winning venue in the heart of one of Europe's most vibrant cities; our vaulted arches and station clock have made our venue an iconic city feature for more than 140 years.
Our experienced team of professionals lead the industry with unrivalled service standards to help our clients create engaging, memorable experiences at events of all shapes and sizes.
Role Description
Competitive salary up to £65,000pa dependent on experience / 25 days holiday plus bank holidays / contributory pension scheme / discounted car parking
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role is working on a full-time, permanent basis.
We recognise that skills, experience, and potential come in many forms, and we encourage you to apply if you see a strong alignment between your abilities and this opportunity - even if you don’t check every box. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and value different perspectives and backgrounds.
Your duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
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- Leading the HR and Staffing teams to deliver a high-quality, proactive and business-focused service
- Acting as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team and Senior Leadership Team on workforce planning, organisational development, employee relations and change management
- Developing and implementing people strategies covering recruitment, retention, succession planning, talent development and employee engagement
- Ensuring HR compliance, governance, payroll oversight and effective use of people data, systems and reporting to support business decisions
- Championing Manchester Central’s culture, values and leadership behaviours, driving initiatives that enhance performance, wellbeing and inclusion
The ideal candidate will have:
- A minimum of five years’ experience as an HR practitioner, with a track record of progressively more responsible roles
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practice and managing complex employee relations and organisational change programmes
- Experience of workforce planning, talent management, leadership development and organisational design
- Strong commercial awareness, supported by experience of budgeting, people analytics and performance reporting
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You must:
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the diplomacy and tact to influence at all levels
- Be committed to fostering an inclusive, engaged and values-led workplace culture
- Have a flexible, self-motivated approach, with the resilience to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please send a CV to:
Ref: Head of Human Resources
FAO: HR Team
Email: careers@manchestercentral.co.uk
Manchester Central is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants who meet the essential criteria and identify as having a disability in their covering letter will be guaranteed an interview. Employee Benefits can be found here: Work with Us | Manchester Central
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