HR Manager

Job Description

McMullen’s now have a fabulous opportunity to join our head office team in the role of HR Manager. We’re passionate about people, with ‘Growth’ and ‘Family’ being two of our key values. The role will require you to provide HR support to our Retail Department, consisting of 89 pubs, as well as Head Office, Brewery and Warehouse teams at our Head Office in Hertford. This is an ideal role for someone wanting to have a direct impact within the business. We have a small, but perfectly formed People Team, so the right person needs to be comfortable writing HR policies and procedures one day, giving ER advice another, whilst still being happy to complete basic HR admin tasks. We are looking for an HR generalist who has a strong background in ER, or an ER specialist who wishes to broaden their career. Application from candidates taking a step into a first time HR Manager role will also be considered.

A hospitality or retail background is desirable

HR Manager

Key tasks:
HR policy and procedure lead

Guide SLT on employment law changes that may impact the business

Advise, support and oversee GM’s and Head Office with all employee relations issues including grievances, disciplinary and performance management

Employment tribunal claims and negotiation with ACAS

Management of absence including LTS and MAT

Undertaking TUPE consultations for acquisitions and disposals

Review and update performance reviews in line with the changing needs of the business, overseeing the process and analysing trends

Employee engagement: owner of the team survey, ensuring quality output, and actions that are delivered

Maintaining the business mental health first aid provision

Assisting the payroll team with payroll enquires

The right person will need to:
Minimum 5 years’ experience handling ER caseload

CIPD Level 5 or degree in HRM

Sound knowledge of employment law

Have experience of Fourth Hospitality

Hold full driving licence with access to a car- mileage expenses will be paid

Be computer literate – especially Powerpoint, Excel and Word programmes.

Would consider someone taking a step up into a first time HR Manager role

What we can offer:
Salary of £45,000 – £50,000 per annum (dependent on previous experience)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 30 after 3 years

Team discount card of 25% off food and 20% off drinks when you are out with friends and family

Company contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Discretionary bonus and a turkey for Christmas!

The role is office based, from our head office in Hertford.