Human Resources Director

12-month Fixed Term Contract Medlock Partners have partnered with a growing SME business, seeking a highly skilled and resilient People and Talent Manager to join their leadership team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wishing to gain exposure working in an exciting growing business, in a stand-alone role, reporting to the Executive Team. They will be a systemic thinker who is tenacious and happy to get involved with all aspects of People & Talent, with a strong understanding of HR best practices and an inherent passion for fostering a positive work culture. Continue to drive People & Talent plans and calendar across the business, working through a network of Senior Leaders and the Executive Team.

• Actively participate as a member of the Senior Management Team, providing insight and guidance on how to bring people and talent management practices to life for colleagues.
• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain high-calibre colleagues.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and onboarding.
• Implement performance management processes to ensure continuous feedback and development opportunities for colleague.
• Ensure effective communication of organisational changes, policies, and initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate internal events, such as business updates and company celebrations.
• Collaborate with the SMT to identify learning needs within the organisation and develop comprehensive training programs.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make recommendations for improvements.
• Advise management and colleagues on HR-related legal issues and provide guidance on appropriate actions.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks.
• Demonstrable evidence of personal development and curiosity in HR, either through CIPD membership, qualifications, or work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR management, preferably in a small to medium sized businesses however this isn't essential.
• Highly motivated, resilient, and passionate individual, able to balance commercial and people needs effectively and is not afraid to challenge deviation from the company mission and values.
• Demonstrable breadth and depth of experience across the People agenda - from HR, to recruiting, operations and performance management, to culture and L&D.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks effectively.

If you are interested in this People & Talent Manager position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman. Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the Northwest of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities.