Regional HR Manager - London

at  Thomas Franks Ltd

CONTRACT: PERMANENTSALARY: £ 45,000 PER ANNUM

Our head offices based in the beautiful village of Hook Norton near Banbury. Here you will find our teams of finance, HR, purchasing, marketing & creative that support all of our locations across the Thomas Franks family. There is ample parking space available when visiting.
Due to the expansion of the business and some exciting new projects we are delighted to be recruiting for a Regional HR Manager - London to support our teams and help to drive the business forward. We are looking for someone who is keen to grow with us.
Within the Regional HR Manager role, you will be challenged with building relationships and providing generalist HR support and advice to managers, senior managers and Directors. The locations you will support are across London & South East. The role will involve working from home and travel to locations and occasionally to Head Office which is based in Oxfordshire.
The Regional HR Manager will have a direct reporting line to the Head of HR and will have responsibility for providing support and HR advice to our teams in London and South East.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:-

• Proven generalist HR experience, preferably gained within a hospitality and/or contract catering environment
• CIPD level 5 qualified or above
• Strong generalist HR background and experience of complex HR issues including redundancies, dismissals, grievances and change management
• Experience of working with remote teams
• Up to date knowledge of Employment Law
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English) and able to articulate and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Experience of working in multi-site/mobile/remote capacity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to articulate and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and use own initiative.
• Team player, but able to work autonomously and remotely.
• Outstanding organisational, analytical and time management skills and ability to create effective processes and procedures.
• Experience and knowledge of TUPE
• Team player, but able to work autonomously and remotely.
• Outstanding organisational, analytical and time management skills and ability to create effective processes and procedures.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION :-

• Ability to influence key decision-makers and to challenge when necessary
• Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and use own initiative
• Team player, but able to work autonomously and make own decisions
• Flexible, adaptable and ability to travel on a regular basis
• Ability to lead and support in a hands-on capacity when required.
• Experience of working with clients

ABOUT US

Thomas Franks is a founder led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. We are unique in every approach and our clients, and our people are paramount to our daily success.

• Building strong, professional relationships with line managers, senior managers and Directors in the region, working closely with the MD.
• Working with our clients to ensure their people needs are met.
• Providing commercially focussed advice and support to Managers on all Employee Relations issues in line with Company procedures including performance management, disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, change management, absence and sickness absence issues
• Raising and improving Managers awareness of current and new Employment Legislation
• Analysing and Identifying trends and proactively addressing issues of high turnover, sickness and cost savings with the Business
• Working to reduce any Employment Tribunal claims and manage any claims within the business, including formulation of ET3 responses and preparation of bundles and witness statements.
• Working with the business, leading from an HR perspective in the region on restructuring & change management
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with any local Trade Union representatives and employee forums, ensuring effective consultation is conducted.
• Working with the HR Director and team revising, reviewing and implementing new systems, processes and HR documentation to support the business to move forwards.
• Innovating and implementing new HR projects
• Supporting the L&D team from time to time with HR related training.
• Overseeing statutory Hygiene & Safety Training including Food Safety Level II & III, Health and Safety Level II& III and Child Safety Training where appropriate.