JOB OVERVIEW

EA Technology is a global, independent provider of end-to-end power engineering solutions, supporting customers in managing and operating electrical networks. We’re a well-established, positive culture-based company with innovation and creativity at our core. We’re also a forward thinking business and we live by our values: Collaboration, Creativity, Integrity and Impact. This ensures employee wellbeing is always at the forefront and our amazing people have the autonomy to do their best work.
We encourage and cultivate individual creativeness, understanding that every person at EA Technology is critical to achieving our company goals. This spirit impacts our internal culture and the positive way we interact which is why so many of our employees stay with us long term.
You’d be working with an exceptionally friendly group of people in a genuinely welcoming and positive environment so, if you’re an experienced HR Manager and want to be part of an amazing team, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a hybrid role requiring you to be on-site in Capenhurst near Chester (CH1 6ES) 3 days per week. Please apply ONLY if you live within a reasonable commuting distance

About the role:

• Provide guidance and support to our people leaders, equipping them with tools and knowledge for effective people management
• Lead the day-to-day delivery of HR services including onboarding, performance management, employee relations, HR systems & data, reward & benefits administration and support for learning & development
• Partner with the Chief People Officer in delivering the HR strategy including leading engagement, talent and organisation development initiatives
• Support recruitment strategies to attract and retain scarce technical talent
• Continuously improve and evolve HR policies and processes to support our growing business
• Promote diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the organisation
• Lead the small HR Operations team, coaching team members and fostering a culture of continuous improvement

What we’ll need from you:

• Proven HR management experience; ideally within a technical, engineering or industrial setting
• Extensive experience leading and managing HR services across the full employee lifecycle including responsibility for driving improvements in HR operations
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills to support and advise mangers effectively
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and UK employment law
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with excellent organisational skills
• CIPD Level 5 (or above) qualification or equivalent working experience

What we can offer you:

At EA Technology, we believe in growing with our people. In addition to a great working environment, we offer you:

• Up to £55,000 per annum with some flexibility DOE
• Career development opportunities: We offer genuine pathways for growth within our company
• Holidays: 25 days of annual leave (FTE), plus bank holidays, with an extra day for every three years completed (up to a maximum of 30 days). Ability to buy an additional 5 days
• Pension contributions of 8% from the employer (or cash equivalent)
• Comprehensive benefits, including Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, and Critical Illness cover (or cash equivalents)
• Private Medical Insurance (single cover or cash equivalent)
• A truly collaborative and supportive work environment where amazing colleagues inspire each other every day!

• Provide guidance and support to our people leaders, equipping them with tools and knowledge for effective people management
• Lead the day-to-day delivery of HR services including onboarding, performance management, employee relations, HR systems & data, reward & benefits administration and support for learning & development
• Partner with the Chief People Officer in delivering the HR strategy including leading engagement, talent and organisation development initiatives
• Support recruitment strategies to attract and retain scarce technical talent
• Continuously improve and evolve HR policies and processes to support our growing business
• Promote diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the organisation
• Lead the small HR Operations team, coaching team members and fostering a culture of continuous improvemen